By adopting a child and helping them reach their potential, they help us reach ours.
An adopted child is not an unwanted child; to the contrary.
They are a child who was searched for, prayed for, cried for, begged for,
received by arms that ached, making empty hearts full.
Love is meant to be shared.

~ Author Unknown ~

July 14, 2008

Good Report

We were able to get a copy of all of our baby's paperwork sent to the Children's Hospital of Philadephia (CHOP) for evaluation by their International Adoption Health Program and Abigail Farber, MD, in particular. I cannot say enough good about them!

I had thought of working with another group in Pittsburgh, but when I called this morning, their rates more than doubled and they quoted me 3-4 days to review the records. CHOP did it for $100 less and in less then 12 hours from start to finish!! I called them in the morning to get their information and policy. They spoke to my husband, about some other information, while I was out getting the paperwork scanned. I was home mid-afternoon and emailed it to them and I was emailed me back around 4PM that the doctor could speak to us at 9PM!!

She was wonderful! Very understanding of the deadline looming and very helpful. She says our son looks great! She admits the information about him is 2 months old and very simple, but she is very happy with what she sees! She said to keep her informed of any new information that we get, but otherwise, call before we leave and she will make sure we are ready. She even expressed her concern of our older children's adjustment to the new attention getter that is about to enter our home.

I HIGHLY recommened CHOP and Dr Farber.

3 comments:

The Letter 'W' said...

Good to know!! We may use them when we get our referral, too. Their prices weren't bad either. Thanks for the info!!

The Letter 'W' said...

have you gotten your pictures of your new little man yet?

Dawn said...

Yes, we have! There was a mail mix-up, but they arrived yesterday. HE IS ADORABLE!! We even received updated weight and height measurements this morning!!