Congratulations from Friends...

Tim and I are very lucky. We have a lot of friends, that are lots of different ages, from lots of different places. I've decided to post all their notes so that one day Isabella can check it all out!

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From Carol Keelty, Portsmouth, RI:

Tammy and Tim - I am SO thrilled to hear this news - eye makeup touchup
needed already and it's barely 6 AM!!! I can only imagine how excited
you are feeling. What a joy it will be for you to be parents. Easily
the most unbelievable thrill in the world and what a fortunate little
girl Bella is that you two will be her parents. I've always known what
a special, wonderful person Tammy is and the more I read your about your
journey together, the more I realize she's found someone just as
special. Thank you for sharing with me. Love, Carol
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From Chris Bobel, Arlington, MA:

YEE HAW!!!!! I am thrilled thrilled thrilled for you! Beaming ear to ear……DTC! You are on your way to parenthood! YEEE HAW!!!!!!!!!

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From Sumeet Rattan, who lives one street over from us in Milton, MA and will have a baby any day now!!!

Congratulations! You are literally in the pregnant phase!
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From Nina Silverstein, Needham, MA:

Congratulations to both of you! This is definitely good news!

Nina
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From John Ruscio in PA:

Congrats, Tammy B-M! This is great news, and your patience is paying
off. I'm so impressed with you and Tim for doing this, it's remarkable
how dedicated you are and I'm sure you're going to be such *wonderful*
parents.

Best,
John
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From John and LaSalette in CHINA to bring home Emma:

Happy DTC from China! Quite the milestone. thanks for sharing.

LaSalette, John, & Emma
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From Martha, Dorchester, MA (who I haven't even met yet, but who also adopting with CAWLI and will be DTC very soon):

Hi Tammy--
So exciting that you are DTC! CONGRATULATIONS!
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From Andy, Johnson City, TN (Andy & Nicole are expecting a baby girl in February):

Tim,
Congratulations Tim---Nicole and I now how long and anxiously you and Tammy have awaited this. Thanks for sending me the information so quickly. I am looking forward to discussing with you the best ways to spoil our daughters.

Andy
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From Kerry Sheehan in MA:

Oh Timmy – that is awesome. I will say my prayers that the process is quick. I am very happy for you and Tammy and I hope things go smoothly for you………DADDYO!!!

K
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From Kathy Curran, Andover, MA:

Tim,
Congratulations ... that's excellent news. It's definitely a long process ... but well worth the wait!!!
You and Tammy should be celebrating more than Halloween tonight!! (I'll be checking for hangovers tomorrow ...)
Kathy

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From Susan, Weston MA (Susan just gave birth to Alexander):

Tammy!! This is such wonderful news!! I am so excited for you - when Bella arrives, she and Alexander will be similar ages and just might have a grip on my life again!!
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From Ayelet in PA:
CONGRATULATIONS, Tammy and Tim, on your "paper pregnancy!" I'm so happy that the bulk of the paperwork is behind you and that you now have a clear sense for when you'll be bringing Bella home. This is an important milestone and I'm just thrilled for you both.
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From Michelle in Washington DC:
Congratulations! I'm actually surprised that you reached this point so quickly...I thought it could take over a year to get approved.
Michelle
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From Julie in Framingham, MA:
Hi Tammy,

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for both of you. I know how much you've been waiting for this. I'm so glad your new baby will be coming home soon. The time will go by quickly, and before you know it you will have a beautiful girl in your home.

Love,
Julie
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Tammy & Tim,

We are so happy for you! Kids are the best. It won't be long now.

I love what i have seen of your blog, and will be able to keep up with your
latest developments. We know several couples who adopted from China. I
finally added some newer photos to Amelia's website (check it out below).

How is the house shaping up, and Bella's room? We look forward to
introducing Amelia to Bella the next time we meet up.

Matt Brown
http://www.henleybrown.com
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