I feel a bit like Fred Flintstone in the opening segment of the famous cartoon — in the car, with my legs pedaling many revolutions super fast, but going no where. I am still trying to figure out what to do first — tomorrow passport photos and sending out reference letters, next week birth certificates and I600 forms. A pending appointment with our social worker. Spoke with my father today about whether he would drive me in to Manhattan again or if it made more sense to take the train.
This morning Gary and I had an active discussion about sleeping arrangements. Eden and Emma will maintain their seperate rooms, and Baby Boy Karp will enjoy the snoring of his dear father as we have room (albeit tight) to put his crib in our room with us for a little while. Will co-sleeping be in our future? Certainly, I had a bedside attached bassinet (Called the Co-Sleeper) when Emma and Eden were newborns. I was nursing them so I could simply reach over and pull them towards me when they cried from hunger. Does this new baby have the right to that kind of comfort too, although he will be much older? Absolutely. I think for a little while at least it might be good for us. I never slept with my children when they were older, unless they ran to us in the middle of the night from nightmares. But the more I speak to my friends in the adoption world, I think maybe it wouldn’t hurt to do this at least for a little while. I never would be at the stage to think of this. Ever the thinker, I’m way ahead of myself. But in a way, due to the fact that our current home does not have enough individual bedrooms, it became logistical decision too for us. We will either move at some point or Emma and Eden will be the lucky recipients of bunk beds in Emma’s larger room.
The other day I got out of the shower and opened up the door to let out the steam. Emma and Eden were downstairs, I could hear the TV going. I looked into Eden’s open bedroom and just imagined this little boy, Maybe he looked 10 months old. He was wearing a white sleeper type thing, he looked like a mix of Emma as a baby and our new little buddy Henry. I was like, man is he cute! What an active imagination have I!
So here is a photo I came across of Emma as an 8 1/2 month old. Is there any way that she looks like a Kazakh Princess or am I just searching way too hard? What does it matter anyway? But I guess these images and thoughts sometimes keep me going.
Hi!
If I can give you any advice, get the I-600A submitted ASAP. My I-171H (the result of an approved I-600A) is the ONLY thing I’m waiting for and I might not get it for another few months. Some offices move very quickly, but since you’re in the Tri-State area (like me) what moves quickly??
I do think that Emma looks like a Kazakh princess!
Rose
Hi!
If I can give you any advice, get the I-600A submitted ASAP. My I-171H (the result of an approved I-600A) is the ONLY thing I’m waiting for and I might not get it for another few months. Some offices move very quickly, but since you’re in the Tri-State area (like me) what moves quickly??
I do think that Emma looks like a Kazakh princess!
Rose
Hi!
If I can give you any advice, get the I-600A submitted ASAP. My I-171H (the result of an approved I-600A) is the ONLY thing I’m waiting for and I might not get it for another few months. Some offices move very quickly, but since you’re in the Tri-State area (like me) what moves quickly??
I do think that Emma looks like a Kazakh princess!
Rose
Absolutely she does look like she could be from Kazakhstan. My babies remind me of those people in that part of the world too though. I’ll have to share some pics like that at some point on my blog.
Absolutely she does look like she could be from Kazakhstan. My babies remind me of those people in that part of the world too though. I’ll have to share some pics like that at some point on my blog.
Absolutely she does look like she could be from Kazakhstan. My babies remind me of those people in that part of the world too though. I’ll have to share some pics like that at some point on my blog.
Hi Steph,
First of all I was amazed to see Emma`s picture, when I first saw it, I was like: “who is this little Kazakh babY?” I am sure the baby will be very cute too. two princesses and a prince. I was also always imagining a Kazakh baby when I was waiting to travel :).
I agree with you about co-sleeping, we initially did not think is a good idea and were afraid how are they going to like it, but now I think is working perfectly. Your baby will be younger than our children and he will definetely need more atention during night time.
I agree with Rosa`s advice, I think you should get started the I 600 A form if you want things to move quickly. Once your home study will be finalized, it will only take few weeks (maybe 2 or 3) to get the I171 form. Once you submit the form, after 2-3 weeks, you have to send an email to [email protected] and keep buggng them until you get the approval.
See you soon at Emma`s party,
Catalina
Hi Steph,
First of all I was amazed to see Emma`s picture, when I first saw it, I was like: “who is this little Kazakh babY?” I am sure the baby will be very cute too. two princesses and a prince. I was also always imagining a Kazakh baby when I was waiting to travel :).
I agree with you about co-sleeping, we initially did not think is a good idea and were afraid how are they going to like it, but now I think is working perfectly. Your baby will be younger than our children and he will definetely need more atention during night time.
I agree with Rosa`s advice, I think you should get started the I 600 A form if you want things to move quickly. Once your home study will be finalized, it will only take few weeks (maybe 2 or 3) to get the I171 form. Once you submit the form, after 2-3 weeks, you have to send an email to [email protected] and keep buggng them until you get the approval.
See you soon at Emma`s party,
Catalina
Emma totally looks like a Kazakh princess. That’s funny.
Definitely get the I-600A sumbitted. The I-171 was what held us up too.
For whatever it’s worth, I always wanted bunk beds! 🙂
Emma totally looks like a Kazakh princess. That’s funny.
Definitely get the I-600A sumbitted. The I-171 was what held us up too.
For whatever it’s worth, I always wanted bunk beds! 🙂
Emma totally looks like a Kazakh princess. That’s funny.
Definitely get the I-600A sumbitted. The I-171 was what held us up too.
For whatever it’s worth, I always wanted bunk beds! 🙂
Our daughter and son in law have been co-sleeping with their daughter Aila since they returned from Kaz January 1. Just now they are transitioning her for naps in her own crib in her own room. I don’t know for sure if it has anything at all to do with her fabulous growth and development, but a more settled and happy baby would be hard to find. So I would say your instincts to give your little guy early extra comfort are right on!
Our daughter and son in law have been co-sleeping with their daughter Aila since they returned from Kaz January 1. Just now they are transitioning her for naps in her own crib in her own room. I don’t know for sure if it has anything at all to do with her fabulous growth and development, but a more settled and happy baby would be hard to find. So I would say your instincts to give your little guy early extra comfort are right on!
Our daughter and son in law have been co-sleeping with their daughter Aila since they returned from Kaz January 1. Just now they are transitioning her for naps in her own crib in her own room. I don’t know for sure if it has anything at all to do with her fabulous growth and development, but a more settled and happy baby would be hard to find. So I would say your instincts to give your little guy early extra comfort are right on!
Thanks for your responses everyone! Today our social worker said that it makes no difference in NY to have the I600 form in if you don’t yet have the Home Study part in. It still takes the same overall time, but perhaps it’s mental to know that at least you have one portion in. I have much to do! Also, Trudi, is there a blog to follow? How old is Aila (pretty name!) — thanks for commenting!
Passport photos done and passport applications handed in tomorrow. The rest to follow!
Steph
Thanks for your responses everyone! Today our social worker said that it makes no difference in NY to have the I600 form in if you don’t yet have the Home Study part in. It still takes the same overall time, but perhaps it’s mental to know that at least you have one portion in. I have much to do! Also, Trudi, is there a blog to follow? How old is Aila (pretty name!) — thanks for commenting!
Passport photos done and passport applications handed in tomorrow. The rest to follow!
Steph
Thanks for your responses everyone! Today our social worker said that it makes no difference in NY to have the I600 form in if you don’t yet have the Home Study part in. It still takes the same overall time, but perhaps it’s mental to know that at least you have one portion in. I have much to do! Also, Trudi, is there a blog to follow? How old is Aila (pretty name!) — thanks for commenting!
Passport photos done and passport applications handed in tomorrow. The rest to follow!
Steph