The Start of our Journey: Actress Nia Valardos adopts from foster care

This is a neat story, one with a happy ending.. those are nice to see - being that they are published few and far between.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nia-vardalos/the-list_b_161241.html

Our Timeline

October 2006: Thought about Invetro
January 2007: Started the testing and preparation for Invetro.
March 2007: Decided Invetro just wasn’t something we wanted to do
September 2007: We discussed the option of Adoption. (Kristi has always wanted to adopt)
October 2007: International Adoption was chosen.
January 2008: Did research and decided on Private adoption from our country
February 2008: Did More research and felt Foster Care adoption was more of the right choice for us.
March 2008: Took 9 Week PRIDE classes
April 2008: Received the Letter Assigning us our Social Worker
May 2008: Took 6 Week Bridge Builder classes
June 2008: Had our personal/Individual interviews
July 2008: Got the room ready for kids
August 2008: More info requested/provided
September 2008: West to Foster Care Workshop
October 2008: Got assigned our Foster Care worker Provided more info
November 2008: Took voluntary adoption/parenting classes
December 2008: Met with Licensing worker for final interview. Waiting on approval to have home inspection.
January 2009: Denial / Appeal request filed.
May 2009: Decided to try Artificial Insemination w/Donor