What the chickenbus?
Well, Update Friday was a delightful experience, as always.
First we learned that our agency STILL has not gotten authorization to do the DNA test AND that we have to redo a form that they need for the embassy. This means that we will be at least another week behind while we get that form done and sent to Guatemala. The most ridiculous part about this is that the agency doesn't know how these documents have to be filled out(!?!) AND that they are so slow in getting information to us. We sent the letter 2 weeks ago and they JUST told us that it had to be redone!
Now, the second and most infuriating news of all: When they finally got around to doing the echocardiogram that we had requested a month ago (and the doctor requested 2 weeks ago) they found out that the baby SHOULD have been on some heart medicine since she was discharged from the hospital. Yes, that's 40 days that she has been without heart meds because they didn't bother to follow up on the treatment recommendations when Eliana was discharged from the hospital. AND the email message we recieve casually mentions that she will need heart surgery at 6-12 months but the info is so bad that we don't even know what for!!!!
It's been a bad 24 hours. How much and how loudly should we complain? We feel so trapped, afraid to complain too much for fear that they might hold our case up out of spite. If we don't say anything our case might continue to creep along at a snail's pace. Now that there has been a medical snafu we can't keep quiet. I really am afraid for Eliana's health and safety, not because of a minor heart problem but because of their negligence.
Let's look at another picture from the visit trip to calm down.
So, on Thursday we met with the docotr who will be Eliana's pediatrician. He's really nice, we liked him a lot. He said she's a beautiful baby. He's obviously very astute.
Well, I'm waiting for Matt to wake up (he worked last night) so we can decide if I should call the gals from the agency today or just send the friendly (ha!) emails I have been working on. Matt always has to temper my correspondence with them.
Sorry for such a long and complain-y post. Here's another picture to make up for it:
She's so sweet!
posted by Jenny and Matt @ 12:13 PM
10 Comments:
First off, where do you get all her clothes? She has got some beautiful outifts and she looks marvelous in them of course.
Second, I am starting to wonder if I know the agency you are working with. What you are going through is reminding me of an agency out of Ohio that has done this before. You can EM me if you want, but honestly, I wonder if AS is to be called here? All these delays are ridiculous but the mere fact that they casually mention she'll need heart surgery? Um, what the chickenbus is right. Hugs to you both, this process sucks as is, you don't need this!
If it were me, I'd complain. Loudly. Louder than they've ever heard before. But that's just me :) My hubby has to temper my emails sometimes, too. A heart defect isn't casual, and they're treating it like it is. I'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Hang in there! Oh and she is absolutely adorable. Just gorgeous!
Sig - It's frightening that you can know who our agency is just by that post! Email me if you like
- Jenny
UGH!!! if you need, i know a guy...
Complain, hound them, be the squeaky wheel, whatever it takes. . . If you make the message loud and clear that you are not going to go silently and that you are going to demand that they handle your case properly, mayber (just maybe) they will. As far as holding your case up for spite, the agency would only be doing themselves harm, since you would only bug them all the more! Waiting this long for DNA authorization really doesn't make any logical sense, so I would also start thinking about contacting AS. Eliana needs to come home!!
OK- I will tell you straight up that this agency stinks - You need to talk to a friend of mine in Guatemala that can help you our - email me.
Julia
i can't even imagine what you two are emotionally going thru....i pray for you and eliana daily....i certainly wish i could do more....i'll just look at her picture and hope for her speedy trip to our arms....mom
You'd think that ADOPTION agencies of all people would realize that each day counts in this process. I know it's frustrating when people don't work at the pace you'd like them to. And you can rant and rave as much as you want. It's your right as parents.
I will continue to pray for your little girl.
Megan Walker
What a little sugar plum!!! She is a sweetie pie. I am sure you have her first Christmas outfit planned? God Bless your family!
Hugs,
Dawn
How absolutely adorable! I know you must be soooo impatient to get her in your arms! Our son was hospitalized for a head bleed the DAY before we were to go pick them up (twins!) so I can imagine how hard it must be to sit here and wait for someone else soooo far away to take care of your child!
I was just browsing around, saw your site and wanted to say "Hi!" I hope things move a lot more quickly than they have been! Good luck!!
Jackie.
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