Hi all. Some of you already know this. But for those who don't: Rick and I recently returned from Ohio with a sweet newborn baby boy. Meet Alex Richard Martin.
We were matched with a birth mother a few months back but were reluctant to say anything until things were official. Alex was born on July 21st at 5:32pm. He was 8 lbs 8 ounces and 20 inches long.
We are very blessed to have Alex join our family.
Now, onto Ryan news, we are in the process of getting the second DNA test done. We anticipate getting our Embassy date within the next three weeks. So...Ryan will have a little brother to come home to. As soon as we hear any news on traveling we will share it right here.
Love to all,
Amy and Rick
Home At Last!
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Ryan is 1 Year Old
How We Celebrated
Ryan's birthday was April 27th. Rick and I celebrated by getting a birthday cake and making a wish. Of course you can all imagine what we wished for! We got Ryan some toys for his birthday too. We plan on having a real party for him when he gets here.
Just Chillin!
Our Guatemalan Journey
After waiting for 3 years and going through one failed adoption, we met with Susan, our Lutheran Services case worker, and discussed our frustration. Susan told us about Guatemalan adoption and we decided that this was our way to finally become mom and dad. Susan got us in contact with Guatemalan Miracales and Carol Slater. Carol listened to our story and her kindness and reputation sold us on going with her agency. We started our Guatemalan journey in late September and shortly after were referred to a baby boy - Our Little Luis Fernando. Please keep us in your prayers as we complete the miles of paperwork necessary to bring our son home.
We would like to say a special thank you to our parents - Mary and Paul - if it was not for them we would not be able to adopt internationally - Thanks Mom and Dad
We would like to say a special thank you to our parents - Mary and Paul - if it was not for them we would not be able to adopt internationally - Thanks Mom and Dad
Our First Family Picture
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Guatemala, January 2008
Ryan (Luis)
With his Foster Mom
The Paperwork - Miles and Miles of Paperwork!
- Physicals and Blood Tests
- Fingerprints - Alot of Fingerprints
- October, 2007 - Official Documents
- September, 2007 - Paperwork Begins
- November, 2007
- Waiting for the Ok to do the DNA Test
- 12/19 - DNA Back - POSITIVE MATCH!
- 12/7 - We got the ok to do DNA today. Now we wait to get the test results back.
- 12/10 - DNA Done today!
- 12/19 Waiting for Pre-Approval - which can take up to 60 days.
- 1/22 - Kicked out of PGN - We knew this would happen
- 2/11 - Submitted to new committee - waiting to get through family court
- 2/20 - We have pre-approval - now we wait to get through family court - approx 3 weeks
- 4/1 - Back in Family Court
- 5/7 - Out of Family Court
- 5/8 - In PGN - FINALLY
- 6/20 - 2nd Birthmother Interview
- 7/10 - OUT OF PGN!!!!
Ryan
October, 2007 - Hi Grandma and Grandpa!
To Ryan
We didn't give you the gift of life, but in our hearts we know.
The love we feel is deep and real, as if it had been so.
For us to have each other is like a dream come true. No we
didn't give you The Gift of Life, Life gave us the gift of you.
The love we feel is deep and real, as if it had been so.
For us to have each other is like a dream come true. No we
didn't give you The Gift of Life, Life gave us the gift of you.
About Us
- Rick and Amy
- We can't wait until we can be called mom and dad by our son.
2 comments:
I am so happy for you all of you! Two boys that is fabulous!
Love to all
Amy L
Wow! What wonderful news! We are so happy for you and your entire family! We can't wait to meet the boys!
Love,
Pat, Jenny and Madeline
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