Since last may we have waited for Yu-Na's EP to be submitted. Typically this is done just a couple months after you "accept" your child. We did everything they asked of us, finished her room, had a baby shower and prepared to bring her home in what we had hoped would be before her first b-day. Then Korea announced they were nearing their quota for the year. We knew the year before they had run out in October, but thought with us being a May Acceptance, surely we'd get submitted before the end of the year. Nothing happened in Aug and Sept and the reality of celebrating her first birthday was gone. In October, they issued what they said would be their final batch for the year, which did not include us. We turned our hope to the first of the year. My new hope was to have her here for Madeline's birthday. Again, the waiting continued, nothing happened in Jan or Feb. The first batch for the year was submitted on March 5th. Still months behind where we were, Madeline's birthday came and went with no Yu-Na. 2 weeks ago, we were told by Korea they did not expect her to be home for 4-5 months. They said she would not be submitted in the next group and may not be in the June group either. The sad reality hit me that I may not have her home for her 2nd birthday. I had a little break down .. just a small one .. cried for a day .. then got back to life as normal.
Well today, it came .. the email I have waited for and dreamed about (literally) for a year ... her EP is being submitted next Wed!I don't know what changed or why. I'm really not asking any questions! This will take 4 weeks to process. During this time, she will have her Visa Physical. She will have an exit interview at the US Embassy (hope she's studying her interview techniques). Once it's accepted (4 weeks), we should be traveling within 2-4 weeks. I think June is a very realistic possibility. AND she will be home by her 2nd birthday!!
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