It is hard to believe that it has been one month since I meet my son Jake. I hope he knows mommy is home working hard to get back to Russia to bring him home. Mattie is so excited about being a big brother. Any time he puts on something that is to small he gives it to me and says to save it for his baby brother. I do not think Mattie understands that Jake will probably be 2 years old when he comes home, Mattie has plans on carrying him around and he is picking what toys he can play with and what ones BABIES do NOT play with!! He even finally shared a picture of Jake with his daycare which was a big move since he would not talk about Jake over there at first and would say "it is a secret". Ok I am about half through round 2 of the paper work for the judge in Ekat. It is like having another full time job. I have made some of the Dr. apt. but can not see some of the Dr.'s till July so trip 2 will probably not be till November at the earliest!!!!
I am hoping to find some one who is going to Ekat. Russia this summer so I can send Jake a care package and I am hoping to maybe get some pictures between now and trip 2.
Well time to give Mattie dinner but I just thought I should update my blog.
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions on what to bring on our first trip. Jake is very cute. Good luck with the paperwork, I know can be a bit much at times from other families who have traveled to Ekat.
Sharon
The paperwork certainly was a handful. And all those doctor appointments were awful. Hopefully you will get it all don soon. One suggestion- when you go to the doctors ask them to sign 2-3 copies of the same form, but with no dates. Some docs will, some won't. Do not date them because the paper is only good for 3 months. You will need to update it at least 1-2 times. Then hopefully you know a notary, ask the notary to sign and date it later and you can fill in a date for the exam date later. Not exactly the correct way to notarize but it will save you time and energy. Otherwise you will need to go back to every doctor later and do the same process over and over. Some will make you have another exam, not always covered by medical insurance.
ReplyDeleteMelissa