Dominic's Homecoming Countdown

In our latest set of pictures, we finally get to see Dominic with his eyes open! We think he looks pretty content. He must be . . . at least eating-wise because he has gained almost 2 pounds in a month! He is up to 8.14 lbs. He is a bit longer,too . . . now he is 52 centimeters. His physical says that he does not have any mental, physical or health problems. Every time we see new pictures, we want to bring him home even more. I wish we could "pause" him until the paper work in done so that he wouldn't grow at all until we could get him. I know . . . wishful thinking! As long is he is staying healthy and being loved by his foster mom, we will be happy.
The DNA test has not been done yet. It should take place on Monday along with the social worker interview. His birth mother needs to sign off 4 times: to transfer custody to the attorney and request that child be placed for adoption,for an interview with a social worker from Family Court, before a physician for DNA sample collection and for her final signature on the adoption deed before the notarial attorney. Let's hope that all goes well Monday and that she is able to sign off. I can't imagine how it must feel to give your baby away forever. I know it wouldn't ease the pain, but I wish that we could meet her so she would know how much we already love this little boy. Let's also hope that the DNA is a perfect match . . . Thanks for thinking of us! We'll write the next time something exciting happens. Enjoy these new pictures and have a happy Halloween! Enjoy the extra hour of sleep this weekend, too :)