So, we've decided to stick it out. Don't ask why...we're nuts...well on our way to becoming 2 eggs short of a dozen.
We recently had the opportunity to switch programs to a brand new Moldova program which promises a referral within 12 months from time of dossier submission. After looking at everything that it would involve, more paperwork, a transfer fee, more money, more fingerprints, a third trip, etc, we were reassured by our agency that the BG program is still functioning and that we were still on track to receiving a referral within the next year.
Now, time-wise that means the programs would be about the same, as long as BG does what it's supposed to.
Garry and I were led to the BG program many years ago. Until the program fails, well, we're committed, or stuck, I haven't quite decided which term to use yet.
So, pray for our sanity...because yes, despite what those who are on too much happy medicine tell you, adoption makes you crazy.
*We've been registered 14 months with BG
Hang in there. We were registered in BG for 21 months before we received our referral. Now we've been home for 10 months with our amazing little boy. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your sticking it out. We're in the process of adopting from Bulgaria as well and just a few more papers short of submitting our I-800.
ReplyDeleteI must comment on your last blog post. I agree with you whole heatedly this whole process sucks! What I can't figure out is if you've already been approved on your home study and gone through all these fingerprints and clearances why do you need more fingerprints and clearances of your home study is being submitted with the I-800? Why two sets of fingerprints?
The end result is still worth every moment of agony, but it just doesn't seem right to have to complete such a ridiculous amount of paperwork while these children are left waiting.
Sophie, the FBI clearance letters have to be updated every 6 months. It's my understanding, If they are not up to date when your time comes for a referral you will not receive it until they have been. Also it has to be up to date in order to cover the time period between your first visit and finalization of your adoption. The fingerprints I'm referring to are for this purpose. Your medicals also have to be updated every 6 months as well. Basically nothing can be out of date or expired when you receive your referral and when you complete your adoption.
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