tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51380620780459525582024-02-06T20:28:47.023-08:00New Chapter... New PaigeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-7208089647990714042017-05-01T12:00:00.001-07:002017-05-01T12:00:42.828-07:00Another Chapter, Soon Another PaigeHi Everyone!<br />
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It's that time again. Adoption time. Where all our emotions come to life. We are so excited to start this journey because our last adoption we went thru, was truly a blessing. We had such an amazing experience in California, that we decided that was where we are going to start this time. <br />
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Oakley keeps asking for a little sister, but honestly, she will be so happy for a brother as well. We recently met with our social worker for our homestudy, and we have lot's to do. For those who don't know what a homestudy consists of, here is to show you that it isn't an easy process.<br />
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<li>Find a social worker, or agency who can provide a homestudy</li>
<li>FBI background check</li>
<li>Child Abuse background check</li>
<li>Physicals</li>
<li>Fingerprints</li>
<li>Referrals</li>
<li>Financial information</li>
<li>Home Visits </li>
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This is a short list, only to show that the process can take awhile. Believe us though, when we say it is ALL totally worth it when you receive that little bundle of joy, from the most courageous person you will ever meet. <br />
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Don't worry though, if you are entertaining the idea of adopting, and you are matched before your homestudy is done, it can be expedited. <br />
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Patrick and I are hoping and wishing we get matched this year. We are praying and keeping positive thoughts. If you wish to learn more about us, please check out the pages at the top of our blog!!! <br />
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If you are a potential birth mother, and you are wanting more information about us, please visit our Contact Us page and leave us an email! We know you will have a lot of questions for us, and we want to provide as much answers as possible to you!<br />
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The PaigesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-23850680123041860422014-08-28T04:35:00.001-07:002014-08-28T04:35:15.566-07:006 Weeks.....Already?<span style="font-size: large;">Wow...time flies when your having fun.....or sleep deprived. LOL Little Oakley Marie is going to be 6 weeks this Friday. Can't believe it. She is such a doll. We just can't get enough of her. Since I haven't updated since she was born, thought I would put some of my favorite pictures of her up from her newborn session. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, she was a few weeks old when I got these....didn't hardly have time to get her home, etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are wanting newborn pictures done, and don't know where to go...I suggest Flash Photo...plus they have an awesome newborn-24 month program for pictures. I love how these turned out. Especially that little smirk on the last one? Seriously...TOO DIE FOR. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did her one month pictures a week or two ago.....I think they turned out okay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She loves to have tubby time, TUMMY time, Nappy time, Play time. She loves being sung to, and swinging in her two different swings. She tries to roll over....she is almost there. She just has to figure out what to do with her arms. :) This little girl is growing up fast! With me having to work, it has been difficult. Most women get maternity leave. I guess you could say I had some maternity leave. 3 weeks to be exact. Which I am very grateful for, I just wish I had more time with her. I work for 5 days straight, and I swear by the time I get a day or two off, she has grown a little length wise, and is slowing getting her cute pot belly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have no doubt in my mind that God played a HUGE role in getting us this sweet little girl. I think he had some help picking her out too, by my grandma, nana, papa, patricks grandparents, etc. She is just too perfect for us. Not to mention, she LOOKS like she really is our baby.....or at least Patricks baby. Mornings are definitely one of the best moments I get with her, since I work nights. She smiles up all kinds of storms! My mom has a very cute theory...and that is that babies are born not being able to talk because they have just seen the before and after life. They aren't allowed to tell secrets, so therefore, they can't talk. My moms secretary also had a theory....you know how everyone has a cute little dent on their top lip? Do me a favor...take your pointer finger and put it in the dent of your top lip like you are saying SSHHHH. Now, did you do it? Does your finger fit almost perfectly in that dent? Theory is, angels tell you to ssshhhh, as in, it's a secret don't tell anyone. What a cute theory huh? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if it's true...but I totally think it's possible, and I wanna believe in it. Especially when this cute girl is cooing, smiling, pursing her lips, and looking off to the side of my shoulder. I bet there is some angel of our family that is there...just baby talking it up with her. The pictures explain it all. I will try and capture more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now...I promise, one last picture to post. And then I am done for a few days.....Look how beautiful her skin is, her eyes, her lips, her hair even. Seriously? We totally scored, and we just can't THANK Mayra (Birthmama) enough for this miracle she has given Patrick and I. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok....enough for this post....But I promise...you will see her grow up just as much as we will. Love ya all!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-1112056748174034542014-08-03T20:53:00.001-07:002014-08-03T20:53:02.947-07:00Our New Adventure!<div style="text-align: center;">
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It all began on Saturday, July 12, 2014....Pats birthday. Patrick and I went up to Park City with my mom, step dad, brother, and grandpa. We were celebrating our 4 year anniversary, and Patricks birthday. That morning, Pat went golfing with the guys, while my mom and I went to the pool to hang out. We talked for quite a while, talking about different situations that the agency was sending us about birthmoms, etc. I received a text message from our social worker, who had told me that there was going to be a little Hispanic baby born the next Wednesday or Thursday in California....and she asked if we were interested. As soon as I received this text, I told my mom. We both were like.....uh YA! hahahaha...I called Patrick, and asked if he wanted to be presented to the birthmom. Of course, he said yes.</div>
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For those of you who don't know how the process works, the birthmom is the one who makes the final decision! So when I told the social worker yes, she replied with telling me that she will present us with two other families. Patrick and I have been presented before....only once. But with that situation, there were SIX families being presented. A one in six chance is pretty unlikely that we would be picked!. We figured, a one in three chance for this baby girl, we definitely have a chance!</div>
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After talking to Patrick on the phone, I was saying to my mom how perfect it would be if we were matched on Patricks birthday. I mean, what present could be any better than knowing your going to be a daddy? After being excited, and very anxious to hear what the birth mom said, I texted our social worker to find out when we would be told if we were picked or not. She replied to me with. "if you are 100% committed to this, I will only present you!" This of course, was the BEST news ever.....so without consulting Patrick, I just said yes! She then told me that we would find out that day.. Patricks birthday.</div>
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Immediately I went out with my mom to Wally World, and got some cute little pink booties, and a card.....if we were matched, this was my present to him....if not, um....I'd have to find a watch or something. hahaha This all happened in the morning...so I waited all day to find out if we were matched...then at 5:12 PM right before we were going to dinner....I received this text!</div>
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I went straight to my mom, and my brother and told them the news. Everyone that was with us in Park City knew....except for Patrick....... Then right before we left for dinner I gave him his present.</div>
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The next day...Sunday, we came home and told Patricks parents and then my dad and step mom. We threw a party for the rest of the family and gave them the news. Now remember....we were leaving in 3-4 days to California to get our little baby girl.....our Nursery wasn't even started yet! HAHAHA what a crazy few days its was!</div>
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On Monday, Patrick and my brother Nate painted the accent wall in the nursery, while my mom and I went shopping for baby stuff!</div>
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Finally, it was Wednesday the 16th....and we left for Cali....Patrick, my mom, and I. The car was packed with future baby girls car seat, clothes, diapers, our luggage, etc. And then we were off!!!</div>
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Seriously, LONGEST car ride ever....we stopped in Vegas....had some lunch and then off again to head to Santa Clarita, California. We arrived at about 830pm. Patrick and I were exhausted, so we went to the hot tub to relax while my mom hung out in the room. It was then, that Patrick and I began our excitement, and stressful weekend!</div>
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Thursday, hung out at the hotel, and did some shopping for last minute items... Then we went to meet the birth mom. Words couldn't express the nervousness we encountered. Would she like us? Would she change her mind? The hardest part about the whole situation was that she is a great mom to two other little girls. AND that she spoke only Spanish. LOL Patrick and I have always wanted to learn Spanish. After our meeting, we went back to our hotel. Guys, this was HARD. She had a full night to think about things before we met at the hospital. She could have backed out at any time. </div>
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Friday Morning......OMG! Can you say anxious, excited, nervous, scared, happy, sad, thrilled, blessed, etc. All these feelings at the same time. We met at the hospital, in labor and delivery. Her c section was scheduled for 12 pm. We got there at 10 am. As I waited with the BM (I don't want to name her) we saw emergency after emergency come through the doors. Her c section kept getting postponed....and she was getting more nervous and scared, as well as us. I sat with her in her room, and we waited and waited. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And then..... at 4:16 pm.....our Little Angel was born</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>After Oakley was born, she still wasn't our baby yet.....BM had all rights to the baby until she signed relinquishment papers.....which was very nerve racking. She wasn't going to be allowed to sign the documents until she was clear of any type of pain medication. She had me stay at the hospital with her in the room....she wanted to watch Patrick and I with the baby, see how we cared for her, and loved her. She later on told the social worker at the hospital that she wanted to see how we would be with her little girl. </div>
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On Saturday....BM was going to sign the documents....around 930 pm is when that happened, and it was a very long day for each of us. The above picture of pat and I with the BM and Oakley was right after she signed. She and I had a very special moment that I could never relive....it was the best feeling I have ever had in my life, and Patrick and my mom got to see it. I wish I had a photo to show you just how emotional it got between us, no words could describe it. But in a way, I am glad we don't have a picture of it.....it was so special I want to keep it between her and I. I love this woman with all of my heart, she gave me what I couldn't do. She definitely has blessed me with the best gift in the world, and I have no idea how to repay her, but to raise her baby with the most love, care and respect I could ever imagine to give. This BM deserves to go back to school and to live her life the way she wouldn't have been able to. Oakley's adoption is very open....Patrick and I are so happy we have a BM that is so close to us. We talk a lot, send pictures to each other, and can't wait for a reunion somewhere down the road! </div>
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Sunday, we discharged from the hospital. BM left about 20 minutes before us. The staff made me go out with Oakley in a wheelchair. </div>
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Before we could come back to Utah, we had to wait for California to release Oakley to us, and for Utah to accept her to come into the state. So on Monday, we met with our cousin Jason. Had some awesome family time and lunch, and caught up on some good conversation.</div>
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This was the best journey in our lives...and it now is starting to become our ADVENTURE. The way this all panned out, was definitely a blessing from the man above. We couldn't be any happier, and more excited to have this little girl in our lives. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-6314089746046390582014-07-15T16:19:00.002-07:002014-07-15T16:19:34.114-07:00Oh My Heck!!!<span style="font-size: x-large;">We've Been MATCHED!!! <span style="color: magenta;">For A BABY GIRL!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Everyone! Guess what? LOL....yep that's right...we've been matched. We found out on July 12th, which was Patricks birthday. We really didn't want to tell a lot of people, because feelings get involved, etc. BUT we <span style="font-size: x-large;">NEED<span style="font-size: large;"> your help!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our baby girl is going to be born this Friday, July 18th, by c-section.....in CALIFORNIA! We are leaving tomorrow (wednesday)...driving down to meet the birth mom and to welcome our daughter into the world. This is very important to us, so we both are going, as well as my mom. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since this is so last minute, I have to take unexpected time off of work, and we need to stay down in Cali for about a week to a week and a half!!!... We will be having a COED baby shower in a few weeks.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">If any of you guys could help us with travel fees, we would so greatly appreciate it. Anything that could help bring our baby girl home!!! Please visit our GO FUND ME account! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"> http://www.gofundme.com/63356o</span></span> copy and paste into your address bar!<br />
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Thanks everyone and wish us luck!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-91661104246679170062014-07-09T13:04:00.001-07:002014-07-09T13:04:29.615-07:00Getting Closer....Please Help! :)<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hey Guys!!!! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Started putting our Adoption Puzzle together......this is going to be a tough one, since I picked the hardest picture <span style="color: #134f5c;">EVER</span> in history to put together! We are in <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">NEED</span></span> of your help! We have been presented to a couple of birthmoms. Not sure when one of these situations is actually going to go through for us, but we have a feeling it's going to happen sooner than later...at least we <span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;">HOPE.</span></span> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>I know you guys have heard that adoption is crazy expensive....so this is where we need your help! We already have a few donations, but we need more! HAHA, I sound so greedy, but we want a baby so badly, and the only way to do it is from all the help from friends, family, strangers, etc! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our puzzle pieces start out at <span style="background-color: yellow;">$10.</span> You can donate as much as you want, or as little as $10. This will help us with legal fees, agency fees, or help with getting everything ready for the baby....between $5,000-$10,000. You will get your <span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;">name</span></span> on the puzzle piece, and once our puzzle is put together, everyone (including Patrick and I) will see how much <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">LoVe</span></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">SuPpoRt</span></span> went into this adoption. Donating is easy....just click on our GO FUND ME button on the right! :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>We have started getting things for the nursery, and we hope to finish it by the beginning of August or close to it. We are hoping for one of these "situations" to come through before Christmas! Please help our <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Baby Girl Paige</span>, or <span style="color: blue;">Baby Boy Paige</span></span> come home! </b></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-27814307300690049382014-07-01T18:11:00.000-07:002014-07-01T18:11:04.663-07:00It's FINALLY Here!<b><span style="font-size: large;">Our <span style="color: magenta;">Adoption Puzzle</span> has arrived! We are so excited for this! I have changed the amount....starting at <span style="background-color: yellow;">$10.00.</span> What ever amount you are willing to donate towards our adoption, we are <span style="color: #38761d;">GRATEFUL</span> for. We are so lucky to have you in our lives, and to have your support! So, no matter what you donate, you will have a fun puzzle piece with your name on it! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much! This adoption is going to happen soon...we both can feel it! Keep us in your prayers! We will keep you updated!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">***To donate, please visit our Go Fund Me button on the right side of the page of our blog!***</span></b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-43827010431558650662014-06-23T11:34:00.000-07:002014-06-23T11:34:00.517-07:00Our Adoption {Puzzle} Fundraiser!<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hi Everyone!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting our donation page! We are
going forward with the adoption process, and we are SO SO excited! Our
home-study is a week from being complete, and we are just trying to
spread the word as much as possible! <br /><br />With doing our research,
we have found that our adoption is going to cost anywhere from
$10,000-$40,000. That is a lot of money, but I think it is going to
be totally <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WORTH </span></b>it, once our little baby boy or girl is here with us. <br /><br />Patrick and I decided to start a fundraiser. It is called the <b><span style="color: magenta;">"Adoption Puzzle."</span> </b> I am not sure if you have heard of it, but it seems to be an amazing fundraiser to help families. Here is how it works.</span><br />
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have a special theme that is for our nursery. It is a secret until our
puzzle is put together. Our puzzle goes with the theme. This puzzle
contains 500 pieces to put it together. To donate, our pieces are<b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">$20.00 a piece</span></b><span style="background-color: yellow;">.</span>
You can donate for one puzzle piece or as many as you'd like. Once you
have donated, we will write your name on the back of the puzzle piece.
When the puzzle is complete, we will frame it with glass on both sides,
and hang it in the nursery. As our baby grows older, they will be
able to see how much love and support went into their adoption. </span><br />
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are so excited for this! The money will be going towards the adoption,
whether its legal fees, for the birth of our baby, etc. Either way, it
will help us <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>TREMENDOUSLY!</b> </span> We thank you so much for your love and
support, and for all the prayers! If you have any questions, please
contact us via email at:<br /><a href="http://gmail.com/" target="_blank">newchapternewpaige@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="background-color: red;">Thank YOU!</span><br />P.S if you already made a donation to our Go Fund Me page, you will have a puzzle piece! :)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120145731958609213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138062078045952558.post-61422754641110728462014-06-20T03:30:00.001-07:002014-06-20T04:26:28.922-07:00"COME HOME" We Can't Wait! :)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8KKMqsd4IGk" width="480"></iframe><br />
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