Today, we received an e-mail with M3's current measurements. Thank goodness for the internet and its plethora of sites useful for converting metric measurements to our commonly used measurements. And, even further, the sites that convert those measurements to kids' clothing sizes. It looks like our girl will wear a size 4 (no 'T') and if no straight 4's are available, a 5 would likely do fine.
I found this really interesting and it makes me wonder if, in fact, M3 is the age she is purported to be. At first I thought it was possible that she could be that size if she were born and raised in America. But, she'd be a very teeny nearly seven-year-old, I suppose. What I know about kids in Ethiopia is that their growth is not typically that close to their American siblings' growth chart milestones. I think we could be in for a very interesting time of evaluating M3's chronological age once she is home. I love a good mystery even if I'm not so crazy about surprises.
This news was fantastic and much welcome!
But, as most things I've noticed about adoption, just when you think you've filled in all kinds of information gaps, new gaps take their place.
I have made many connections in the adoption world since beginning down this road. Some just vicariously through their blogs--I lurk or even comment, but rarely make personal contact, while others have included exchanged e-mail, Facebook friending or even phone calls. And, the one thing I have concentrated on from the beginning? Planning that huge trip.
The day after we passed court, we learned that the way Embassy date confirmations come down has been changed. This change prevents us from being given a solid date the week following passing court. And, our caseworker has no idea when we will learn the actual date of our travel and how much lead time we will actually have.
You can see how this, especially for someone like me, is unsettling.
We had been told we'd probably travel for the March 30th Embassy date when we passed court. However, within a day, the Embassy announced the change and things were in the air. Today, I learned that we may not travel until the April 13th date.
Things being pushed out later isn't the happiest. However, with all we have going on at the end of March, it may go by in a blur. And, much to my husband's dismay, it would also provide him more of an opportunity for hands-on preparation for our trip.
We'll just have to practice being flexible and go with the flow kind of people. At least M3 KNOWS without a doubt that Mommy and Daddy are coming! Hang in there, baby girl!! We will be there SOON!!
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