2nd DNA!!

Did you think the first DNA was good enough? Ha!! The good news is that I don't think they've instituted a 3rd DNA test yet :-\....surely Kaden will be home before then!!

As you know, we turned ORANGE on Tuesday. We just received an update that the 2nd DNA test should happen today. Next they send off the data/specimen to a lab in the U.S. That should take a week or so, then they send the results back to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. After that, we should get our final appointment!!!

I hope you won't be too jealous but it looks like my dad will be going to Guatemala too!!! He has excitedly volunteered to go with me if Mike can't make it. Yes, that's what I said, it looks like Mike may not be going for the pick up trip. :( :( Maybe the rest of you had already this figured out, but Mike has SO much to do to get his Phd finished that we just don't see any way that he can go down before he's turned in the final product (11/14/07). And I am very hopeful that we'll have our appointment in the next few weeks!!! :-) :-D

On that note, please pray for Mike. He's doing well but he has to send his dissertation to the committee for review soon, then he'll be doing an oral defense around the first week of November. He hasn't been getting a lot of sleep, plus he's working full time now, but somehow he still has a smile on his face. :)

Kaden, we're coming to get you soon!!! We can't wait to hold you in our arms forever! Speaking of Kaden, we received a medical update yesterday. He is now crawling and has dropped a few ounces. I am actually relieved that he's not over 20 lbs yet...not sure my back is prepared for that! He currently weights 19 lbs 8 oz and is about 28 inches long.

Oh and last but certainly not least, some coworkers threw a baby shower for Mike and me this week! We were overwhelmed with the gifts and enjoyed the party immensely. :-) We now have a brand new jogging stroller! We also have a bumbo! (You'll have to come for a visit if you want to know what a bumbo is. ;) )

I'll post some pictures of the shower this weekend.

Love to you all! Thanks for your prayers!

Susan and Mike and Kaden.