I decided to finish what I'd started in the previous post and write this rather than make a running list off to the side of how long each part of the adoption process took us. My lists end up taking up too much space I've decided...not a big surprise there! And this may only be interesting to people that are starting the adoption process or currently going through it so this gives readers the option of reading it or not. This is more of a "buffet style" blog...no one wants to be force fed non-applicable infomation! (food references.. must be getting hungry!)
March 22, 2008--We start Application part 1..send it 4/8/08.
April 15, 2008--App 1 approved
April 12, 2008--Attend Dillon Pre-Adoption Workshop in Tulsa (we hear that the India program at Dillon closed a few weeks before and they are no longer taking new applications...we realize we are one of the last families to get in.)
April 17, 2008--We receive Application part 2 from Dillon
June 19, 2008--Todd finds out he has Lymes Disease (not sure what this will mean for adoption plans)
July 5, 2008--Find out we're pregnant! (excited but nervous with Todd's diagnosis)
I contact Dillon and we're placed on hold until the agency can approve us due to the diagnosis. (takes about a month).
Oct 27, 2008--Send off App 2 to Dillon..Approved 11/6/08.
Aug 2008--Dillon reopens India program and begins accepting new applications.
Dec. 4, 2008--Homestudy begins..first social worker visit!
Dec 11, 2008--Second social worker visit..really love our social worker.
March 13, 2009--3rd daughter Emory born (day before my birthday!) and she is a great baby with a a sweet, soft cry! ;)
March 20, 2009--Todd loses his job due to the economy...contact Tami at Dillon and we go on hold again until our financial situation changes.
May, 2009--our Homestudy is complete but we can't use it.
Jan 1st, 2010--We get a new job! We contact Dillon Immediately!
Jan 19, 2010--Homestudy update begins, social worker visits! Feels great to be back on track!
March 16, 2010--Homestudy approved!
March 25, 2010--Receive I-800A at 9 am..send it off at 11 am!
March 29--Receive Dossier Instructions.
May 3, 2010..Complete Dossier and send to Dillon.
May 5, 2010--Fingerprinting done for I-800 A.
May 12, 2010--Dossier is Approved! (we made it onto the referral list!)
May 14, 2010--I-800 Approved.
May 19--#5 on non NRI referral list
2 years ago
Your blog looks wonderful! I love hearing how each family's journey happens -- it's so great that your kids will all be so close in age. Our first two are 19 months apart, and they are best buddies. Thanks for letting us follow along!
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Try again! What number are you on the wait list? We started in April 2008 looking for agencies as well...just missed Dillon's cut-off. Found AGCI in Aug. Fun!
ReplyDeleteJenny
I apologize! Just saw the answer to my question...#5! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi jenny! Don't worry since kids came along my brain has never been the same! :) Thanks for following us and we are happily following along with all of you too! Good luck with everything!
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