https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=image Adoption changed my life. I write about this and so much more. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:45:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2299 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:30:38 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2299 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

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2300 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:30:38 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2300 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

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2298 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:30:38 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2298 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

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2301 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:29:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2301 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!

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2302 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:29:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2302 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!

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2303 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:29:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2303 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!

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2306 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:28:52 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2306 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! 🙂

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2305 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:28:52 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2305 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! 🙂

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2304 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:28:52 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2304 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! 🙂

]]> https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2008/06/image/#comment-2307 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:53:17 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=436#comment-2307 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

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