DNA Testing Has Begun

We have been given the green light from the American Embassy in Guatemala to proceed with DNA testing. It will hopefully be completed by the end of this week. Keep your fingers crossed!

Panorama Pediatrics Group

We have chosen a pediatric group for James Michael to visit when he arrives and into the future!

The link is above - our specific doctors name is Dr. Robert Tuite. He is a very nice person with some excellent outside committees that he belongs to. We look forward to working with Dr. Tuite as we proceed for the future.

Thank You Stacey Galante for the referral to this practice.

James Michael 3 Month Check Up!

Well - It is now month 3 and we have updated information on our little boy. As is listed below, we are in the wait phase of the adoption. We have turned in the paperwork, and we had one item get returned and two that we missed. It puts that portion of the paperwork behind by 2 weeks as it is being sent off next week to catch up with the rest of the paperwork. The INS sent us an approval letter that allows us to adopt up to two (2) children. That was also good news that has happened this past week.

The process is slow, but it is progressing so keep checking this site for updates. I will try to write at least once per week. In the meantime I have pasted the doctors comments about youn g James below - please keep this young man in your prayers as we will be on pins and needles until his arrival.

Hello!

I trust you are doing fine, this afternoon I had the opportunity to asses
little Jose Manuel, he is now 3 months old and has been, from what the
caregiver tells me, doing well in the time since he was seen for the last
time on month ago, he is a bright little one whose development and growth
appear to be progressing as expected, he shows interest in what goes on
around him will turn to sound especially to the sound of voices, he now
smiles socially and makes cooing noises of his own and cries of
socialization, he now shows voluntary control of his arms and legs and will
alternate opening and shutting his hands as well as kicks and pushes with
his feet, when on his stomach he will lift his face from the bed. The
caregiver also shares with me today that this little one takes well his
formula and is also receiving his ordered vitamin supplement. Upon
evaluation today I found him in good health with a normal physical and
neurological exam, his weight is 12 lbs 15 oz, length of 55.7 cms and head
circumference of 38.2 cms. Please find some pictures attached.


Best Regards

Francisco

Click Here for Pictures

New Photos of James are available with this link. He is now 3 months old and growing fast. Read the above information of his latest checkup!