Well, I have been very quiet lately really just waiting and hoping. Mebrate spent some time in the hospital in early June, right after passing court due to pneumonia, vomiting and a high temperature. She is back at the waiting home and healthy again, but it was a very scary week.
I was hoping to receive travel dates for next week but found out yesterday that I will not be traveling before August. I was of course extremely upset, but am trying to stay positive and know that the universe has a plan.
On a fabulous note, I received an updated assessment of Mebrate yesterday. She is doing very well, still very tiny, but at least gaining wait and developing. She is now 10.2 pounds and 22.83 inches long. Little punkin doesn't know it, but needs to prepare for her first photo shoot soon. Jason got me the best birthday gift... a professional photo shoot for Mommy and daughter when she finally comes home. Can't wait!!!
Friday June 4, 2010
I am thrilled to finally be able to share photos of Mebrate. I am biased, but she is absolutely beautiful!
Thursday June 3, 2010
We PASSED!!! Today I am officially and legally Mebrate's Mommy!!! Such a great day, thanks everyone for your support. Third times a charm I guess!
Thursday May 20, 2010
Well yesterday was Court Date #2,unfortunately we didn't pass. MOWA didn't show up AGAIN. I found out late this afternoon that our third court date will be in two weeks- June 3rd.
I have to admit that adoption teaches you many things- the first and most important being patience! I am trying hard not to stay positive and not melt down. Each time I receive new photos of Mebrate, my emotions get the best of me! She is so beautiful, happy and healthy. I wish I could post the photos for all of you to see.
Thank you to Jill who just happens to be my court date buddy... we are struggling through all of this together. It is nice to have someone who completely and 100% understands what I am going through right now.
Keep us in your thoughts over the next couple of weeks. We would very much appreciate it.
I have to admit that adoption teaches you many things- the first and most important being patience! I am trying hard not to stay positive and not melt down. Each time I receive new photos of Mebrate, my emotions get the best of me! She is so beautiful, happy and healthy. I wish I could post the photos for all of you to see.
Thank you to Jill who just happens to be my court date buddy... we are struggling through all of this together. It is nice to have someone who completely and 100% understands what I am going through right now.
Keep us in your thoughts over the next couple of weeks. We would very much appreciate it.
Monday May 10, 2010
Well today was our first court date, and unfortunately MOWA (Ministry of Woman's Affairs) didn't show up. They claim to have been at a workshop all day Friday and today. For an organization that has so many training sessions and workshops, you would think they would have their "stuff" together!
So, we are looking at Wednesday, May 19th for our second court date. Please keep us in your thoughts!
On another really great note, I had my first baby shower today at work! My co-workers and friends went above and beyond. Again, I am so blessed to work at ESC! A big huge thank you to Stephanie for putting so much work into the lunch. Especially after just getting back from vacation on Saturday! You are an amazing friend!!!
I will keep everyone posted on our second court date! Thanks again for all of your support!
So, we are looking at Wednesday, May 19th for our second court date. Please keep us in your thoughts!
On another really great note, I had my first baby shower today at work! My co-workers and friends went above and beyond. Again, I am so blessed to work at ESC! A big huge thank you to Stephanie for putting so much work into the lunch. Especially after just getting back from vacation on Saturday! You are an amazing friend!!!
I will keep everyone posted on our second court date! Thanks again for all of your support!
Sunday May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day! Today my family went to brunch to celebrate, it's funny how I never used to think about not being a mom on days like this. I focused on my mom and sisters and played with Marin and Grayson.
Now, I just miss Mebrate and want her home! My sisters were great and gave me my first Mothers Day cards. We then met up with Jason's family for lunch. It's been a good day.
Tomorrow is our court date. I feel really good about everything right now. No reason to feel otherwise, like everything throughout this process, it's really out of my control. I just hope to hear something tomorrow, and would like to celebrate tomorrow night with Julie and Brian eating sushi! :)
Now, I just miss Mebrate and want her home! My sisters were great and gave me my first Mothers Day cards. We then met up with Jason's family for lunch. It's been a good day.
Tomorrow is our court date. I feel really good about everything right now. No reason to feel otherwise, like everything throughout this process, it's really out of my control. I just hope to hear something tomorrow, and would like to celebrate tomorrow night with Julie and Brian eating sushi! :)
Sunday May 2, 2010
So I felt motivated today to be even more prepared for our pick up trip to Ethiopia. With our court date on May 10th, only one week away, I am trying to be proactive and finish up house projects. Today I finally finished cleaning the basement, updated my travel list (which is now a full 3 pages- typed!!!) and began picking up items from that travel list.
Who knew I would be going back to Africa again so soon, and now with my sisters! For those of you who REALLY know the Meinken sisters--- you know this is going to be interesting! My goal is to have each sister have a responsibility, it should cut down on silliness! :)
I feel very protective and want to make sure they have the trip of a life time, stay safe and of course healthy! So many things to think of and we have a maximum of 6 suitcases for up to 10 days of travel. Almost everyone I have talked to has lost at least 1 or 2 of their suitcases. So we will be mixing up everyone's stuff. Packing for an infant that I don't know her sizes or how much she eats, on top of visiting a country that is very unfamiliar to me!
I am thrilled, scared and so excited! Kim got her passport earlier this week, we all have our vaccines... now we just have to pass court! I know many of you are putting positive thoughts out in the Universe that we pass and I very much appreciate it! I will keep you posted!
Who knew I would be going back to Africa again so soon, and now with my sisters! For those of you who REALLY know the Meinken sisters--- you know this is going to be interesting! My goal is to have each sister have a responsibility, it should cut down on silliness! :)
I feel very protective and want to make sure they have the trip of a life time, stay safe and of course healthy! So many things to think of and we have a maximum of 6 suitcases for up to 10 days of travel. Almost everyone I have talked to has lost at least 1 or 2 of their suitcases. So we will be mixing up everyone's stuff. Packing for an infant that I don't know her sizes or how much she eats, on top of visiting a country that is very unfamiliar to me!
I am thrilled, scared and so excited! Kim got her passport earlier this week, we all have our vaccines... now we just have to pass court! I know many of you are putting positive thoughts out in the Universe that we pass and I very much appreciate it! I will keep you posted!
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