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Ok. Of course lots of questions are coming our way, so here are a few answers!
Our little ones name is Utsab or Utsav (apparently the same name with interchangeable spelling). We cannot find a meaning for Utsab, although we know it is a popular Bollywood movie in India right now. :) Utsav, means "celebration!" How perfect is that?! At least he has his second middle name. Now we just have to come up with the rest of it! We can't call him "little boy" for the next 6 months. :)
Timelines...so unpredictable in adoption. They do try, however, to give you a general idea. The gist of what has to happen next is...
Our little ones name is Utsab or Utsav (apparently the same name with interchangeable spelling). We cannot find a meaning for Utsab, although we know it is a popular Bollywood movie in India right now. :) Utsav, means "celebration!" How perfect is that?! At least he has his second middle name. Now we just have to come up with the rest of it! We can't call him "little boy" for the next 6 months. :)
Timelines...so unpredictable in adoption. They do try, however, to give you a general idea. The gist of what has to happen next is...
- Acceptance paperwork to India
- Our case is reviewed and sent to CARA the Central Adoption Agency in Delhi (2-4 weeks)
- CARA reviews case and awards NOC (No Objection Certificate) (2-4 months)
- Case goes to Kolkata courts for scrutinization of documents and guardianship hearing for "legals" (2-3 months or longer)
- Legals used to apply for child's passport (4-6 weeks)
- Travel
Adoption is not for the faint of heart or those with no patience! We are not wasting away, however! :) We are doing as Steven Curtis Champman's song suggests and "enjoying this moment!"
6 comments:
I love this photo!! What an adorable smile. He looks like he is reaching out to you and saying here I am..I am all yours!! I will pray for quick timelines for the journey ahead. Blessings to your family.
April
Love the pic - so precious! I think his eyes are amazing!
Geesh, I skip a day of reading and look what happens! He is gorgeous, and looks so happy. Congratulations, and I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey.
Kristy
How great that you have a pic of you son smiling!!! That is pretty rare, I think. He is just beautiful, I'm sure you are chomping at the bit to get your hands on him! I'll be praying for quick timelines, too! It can be done!!!! :)
He looks to be happy dancing all by his self! Love that giggly look!
Julie R
So happy for you -- and I love the meaning of his name! That is the icing on the cake. :o)
-- Nancy
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