Good news all around today. We spoke with the U.S. Embassy first thing this morning, and evidently my plethora of monikers confused them a bit. Once they inputted my first, middle, maiden, and married name into the system - they were able to verify that I am who I say I am and not some sort of felon. So our paperwork has appeared to clear, as has Lulu's - they are confident we will get our invitation for our second interview sometime Monday or Tuesday, which will get us her Visa either Tuesday or Wednesday in plenty of time to make our Thursday night flight home to Gabe!
After speaking with the Embassy, Aaron took off to pick up Lulu's Vietnamese passport - she's so photogenic by the way! We're sure she'll be a star or at least a heart breaker someday.
In the afternoon, we went to the S.O.S. clinic for her physical. Although she is a bit on the tiny side, she checked out very healthy. She now weighs a whopping 12 lbs. and is 63 cm long. Her head circumference is 39.7 cm. She has multiple "Mongolian spots," which are Asian birthmarks that are bluish in color, but hers are discretely hidden from common view! The doctor at the clinic also thought she was probably part Thai based upon her skin tone and features. We definitely have an exotic orchid on our hands.
We are especially excited as we are in the "home stretch," and can finally say we will be "home within the week!" What a great feeling. We can't thank all of you enough for all your thoughts and prayers, and following our journey with us. Although its not a typical pregnancy, it sure has been fun sharing all of this with all of you.
Love,
Joni, Aaron & Lulu
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We are here and Gabe has been just fine. He likes the toys I brought, but he likes the trains better. He showed me Lulu's room, so I think he is fine. We will venture out to eat tonight. Talk to you later. Oh, I think the computer is working fine. I got to the blog. Love,
Mom
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