It seemed, at times, that this day would never dawn, but here it is. In three hours, we go before the judge here in Samara, Russia, to request the honor of becoming N's parents. We have been prepped with a list of potential questions. How will we provide for her? Do we accept her medical conditions (she really doesn't appear to have any that any one year old doesn't have, but the Russians seem to think she does)? Will we ever abandon her? There could be any number of questions. All we can do is answer the best we can and try not to say anything that might upset the judge.
C will likely get most of the questions. Traditionally the husband is asked to speak to questions of business and money while the wife is asked to speak to questions of the heart. What do I say if she asks why we want THIS baby? This baby IS my baby. We love her and want everything that is good in the world for her.
We have to check out of our room here before court, as we are not staying the night here again. After court, if the judge rules in our favor, we will go to the baby home and see our new daughter for a little while. Not sure how long. Our flight does not leave here for Moscow until late. So I expect we will come back to the hotel to hang out and change and I will be able to use the business center here to check in. My media browser is acting up this morning, so I hope I can upload video or photos today. In any case, I will be able to share videos out here from yesterday.
We fly to Moscow (without N) late tonight and will catch a 5:45 a.m. flight tomorrow. We will have to wait ten business days before we can take N from the baby home. I'll be coming back to get her. C probably will not be with me. He needs to go to Spain next week on business and with work and being away so long from his desk, it just isnt a good idea for him to come back with me although he really, really, really wants to.
Will check in when I can. C's comment just now? "This whole thing seems pretty surreal, man." Surreal indeed. Five hours from now I may finally be a mother, having "given birth" to my paper pregnancy in a skirt and heels.
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I'm feeling all nervous and excited for you... You'll be a momma by the time I get up in the morning, I just know it!
I am so excited for you. I remember becoming a mum offically in the court house over a year ago. It was a very surreal day. Hope everything goes according to plan and N can become part of her Forever Family! All the very best!
Looking forward to waking up to some fabulous news!
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