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CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Hey moms! Were expecting our first baby September 30th. I'm approaching 10 weeks. We had our first ultrasound in Tuesday and it was amazing!


WOOOT!!! Congrats!

We are TTC with number 3 now :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2012-03-03 13:14:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

My hubby is the Canadian citizen. We went through K1 and AOS between May 2009 and August 2010 (seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at the same time). My son Ethan was born at the end of December 2011 in the US. I'm trying to get E's citizenship details and hubby's removal of conditions well under way before I return to work in April. Now that we have E's birth certificate, I applied for his NEXUS card and am awaiting approval for an interview. Since we both have NEXUS cards, NEXUS is important for us to be able to use the Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only bridge) in Niagara Falls and never have to worry about waiting times. Plus the NEXUS interviewer deals with the photo and hands us the ID right at the interview, so we can have the card with his picture on it relatively quickly (quicker/cheaper than a non-expedited US passport without the hassle of the passport photo before the application).

Here are my questions...
1. Does it really take 9-10 months for the Canadian government to process a Request for a Canadian Citizenship Certificate when submitted through a Canadian Consul General in the US? The website says it takes longer if it is submitted to the Nova Scotia office for a child living outside of Canada. Anyone have any insight on that? If it does take that long, do they hold your supporting documents for that entire time? I don't want to be without any of our original documents for that long (especially since hubby's removal of conditions/10 year GC is starting this summer), so if they hold the documents for that entire time, I will put a higher priority on having certified copies of the supporting evidence prepared.
2. Does anyone have any insight on the most advantegous order or any helpful tips to do all this? I want to get E's US Passport, his Canadian citizenship certificate, and his Canadian passport. I know that seems like a lot of documentation for an infant, but we travel A LOT so it's helpful to have the security of multiple forms of ID for all of us.

Sorry if this is covered in the thread - it's a long thread and I didn't really have time to sift back through the posts. Thanks all! :)


I'm in the process but Washington Canadian embassy told me it was presently taking a year to process Canadian certificates.
The us passport office will take his birth certificate and send it back with his passport. The Canadian certificate requires only photocopies. The Canadian passport can be done in person and you will get all your documents back the same day.
We applied for the us application last Wednesday and will be applying for the Canadian certificate once we get the us passport back. Then once we get the Canadian certificate we will get him a cAnadian passport
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2012-02-21 17:32:00
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It was just regular.


thanks, we have a appointment at the local post office next week
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2012-02-10 18:09:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

I went to the County Clerks office and they did the pics there (for an additional cost....I can't rememeber how much). I was all worried about getting 'proper' pics after reading the requirements on the US passport site, but they said at the county clerk's office that they were not that picky. I faced Emma and picked her up and lifted her up over my head (while her back was against the wall) and I ducked my head down when they took the pic. It was easy peasy.

It took about 2 weeks to get the passport.

was that two weeks regular or did you guys use expedited?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2012-02-10 11:17:00
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Poor girl, she must of thought you two were crazy.


alright gals,....

i know ive talked about this before but we finally ready to apply for levis passport and im trying to find the best place to get his photos done. The post office said they could "try" to do them but a professional might be better. any ideas?

how long did it take to recieve the passport once you submitted all the paperwork?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2012-02-09 13:15:00
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LOl BOO Ok here we go Ill try again lol

Here is levi 9 weeks old today. We did try to do pictures at 6 weeks but it failed horribly due to a poorly experienced photographer.

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Edited by Canadiandggal, 14 December 2011 - 07:59 PM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-12-14 19:56:00
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CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-12-14 19:38:00
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What a cutie!! I am glad to hear that everything is going well for you now.

I soooo want another little baby!!


What a cutie!! I am glad to hear that everything is going well for you now.

I soooo want another little baby!!


Thank you ladies :) I am enjoying my little man the best I can and at the same time I am already dreading him growing up lol I see another in my future :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-10-18 08:15:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
Levi John Has arrived.

I was induced Wednesday October 12th at 9am and had him that night at 615pm. He was born weighing 6.14 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. Already I miss my belly!!! lol
I had some scares after his birth but I am doing great now.

here he is :::


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CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-10-17 12:22:00
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Well I am testing this picture posting thing again hope it works this time. Alexis at 3months

Lilacvioletiris sending lots of baby dust your way

Colleens I Emma is so adorable I can't believe how fast they are growing, and I really should I have 4 older ones that wont stop growing either.

edit to add: Yay it worked lol


Awe shes soo cute :)

You guys all have beautiful babies, makes me want mine right NOW, less than two weeks to go but I have a feeling he will be induced. (no progress what so ever)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-09-30 14:07:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Such cute babies! Still waiting to see if this is my month to get pregnant. Been trying almost 6 months. I was hoping to have a baby before ROC so I guess I have a couple more tries before that will be out of the question.


my best advice is try not to think about it, and a ovulation kit can work wonders (worked for me the first try, however we had been Non officially trying for 2 years before that)

sending you some baby dust :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-09-28 08:20:00
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I cannot believe I have less than 4 weeks to go. God I feel like sham-moo!!

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CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-09-15 15:36:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Alexis has acid reflux, we been giving her Zantac and it has made a huge difference. She is still pretty fussy, and last night was a really bad night again, so this morning we took her to my husbands chiropractor and he did an adjustment. She has one disk that was pretty stuck, after we got home it was about 7:30am (she fell asleep in the truck which rarely happens) I placed her in her seat from her swing and she stayed a sleep till 11am, that never happens either. I am really hoping this helps her alot cause after the terrible night we had last night I don't know what else to do.

Now if I can figure out this darn Moby wrap...


awe poor alexis... I can certainly pity her as I know that at this point I am taking the max of zantac on a daily basis. I hope that they adjustment has helped her out, poor little gal.

As for the moby wrap, there is a pretty good video on http://www.mobywrap....structionvideos, i had my chi in it last weekend as we were trying on everything. My hubby had to buy his own chicco carrier.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-08-01 15:45:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

I just read some old threads and it looks like most people sent in a birth certificate and a us passport as ID for the baby.


you were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent on or after January 1, 1947

* A birth certificate which lists your parents (issued by responsible government authorities in the country where you were born)
* Proof that one or both of your natural parents were Canadian citizens when you were born
* Two (2) pieces of personal identification, such as a driver’s licence and a health insurance card, one of which must have your photo on it.
* Other documents, such as a marriage certificate/divorce certificate and/or a legal name change certificate (if applicable)

I think that number one and two would be a birth certifcate. a passport and a birth certifcate or ssn should work for number 3 and number 4 would be nothing as the baby will be too young to be married or divorced (little player lol)

Alright looks like we got it all figured out lol I of course will have to find a notary a few months from now as Idont want to send original stuff.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-20 13:34:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Ya I send my package to Dallas, I'm just not sure on the ID for her it mentions something about to pieces of personal ID and one needs to be photo ID.


I just read some old threads and it looks like most people sent in a birth certificate and a us passport as ID for the baby.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-20 13:28:00
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Dallas got back to me and the Forms online are the right ones as long as you don't fill out the one for minors. The forms for minors are for filling inside of Canada. I really should of asked a few more questions about the required ID needed but I'm sure I will figure it all out when my brain works right.


Yeah I got the package today and it had all the same forms in it.. Did they tell you where to send it to?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-20 12:59:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

That was nice and fast, is that the Embassy you are supposed to deal with or is it the same for everyone?


Thats the closest embassy to me that I am suppose to deal with.

heres the link to the list of the Canadian consulates/embassy in the states. Contact the closest to you.

embassy

Lets say Dallas is the closest click on the Dallas link then click on their email address or click on their website and then the contact/office hours and contact them at the consular email address.

I hope that they get back to you as quickly.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 18:10:00
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Duh I thought since they had the how to pay for outside Canada that it used the same forms. Sorry I'm running on no sleep atm.


Its ok, I hope you catch up on some sleep and thank you for trying to help. I got an email reply back from Washington...

Hello,

An application for a proof of citizenship was mailed to you today. The application along with the required documents should be mailed to the address noted below.

Regards,

Consular Section
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Ave, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel (202) 682-1740; Fax (202) 682-7689
wshdc.consul@international.gc.ca
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 16:03:00
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See if this works http://www.cic.gc.ca...ions/certif.asp


It worked ... been there before.. Problem is it says if your outside of canada to contact the nearest embassy. Are you just going to do it as if you are in canada and download the forms from below?
will you be sending it to Canada?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 14:40:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

I've been looking into this for a few days now. We just got Alexis's Birth certificate last week. If you check out this link it will help you find the embassy that is for your state. http://w01.internati...-rce/index.aspx
It will bring you to another page then you can click their website to download the form/package. Well that is as far as I got I had to go by more printer paper but will be printing that off later today, not sure when I will file but at least it will be printed.

Edit to add: the link for the package is with the passport and emergencies off to the side for the one i'm dealing with was not easy to find.


I emailed the washington embassy maybe they can help, I have been to their site and found nothing about the certificate. Just passport stuff.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 13:12:00
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This is what it says right near the end of guide

For applicants living outside Canada and the United States

Once you have completed all the sections of your application, submit your application to the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate closest to your home.

If you are applying for a child who is residing outside Canada and the United States, the application and documents should be submitted to the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate closest to where your child resides.

Note: Applicants from the United States may apply directly or through a Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.


So to me what it is saying is that you can either send it in to the Sydney address or send it through a Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.

This link takes you right to the page where it vaguely states you can send it directly to Sydney http://www.cic.gc.ca...s/CIT0001E7.asp


Good point. Hmmm Lol

Now to figure out if everyone used the In canada forms or if they actually called the nearest embassy to have forms sent to them.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 11:11:00
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I can't help you cause I have been slacking and I haven't done it yet! I do know you require special citizenship photos, (which are different sized than canadian and american passport photos) and I meant to get E's done when we were in Canada last month, but ran out of time. And right now we don't have the extra cash :(

If you read through the guide when you get to "Step 4 Mail the Package" you will see that they denote that if you are outside Canada and the US you send the application got the Embassy. So within the US you still send it to the Sydney address.


this is what confuses me


In Canada.

* Download and read your instruction guide and your application forms
* Complete, sign and date your application forms
* Pay the fees
* Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Outside Canada. Contact the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate.

ANd

5. Mail the fully completed application form and documents.

If you live in Canada, mail your completed application form and the required documents to

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Case Processing Centre–Proof
P.O. Box 10000
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 7C1

If you live outside Canada, mail your completed application form and the required documents to the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for your area.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 10:02:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
Ok gals Can you guys give me a little more detail on the citizenship certificate for the baby. I got the site http://www.cic.gc.ca...nship/proof.asp but it then goes on to tell me to contact my nearest canadian embassy. Did you guys contact your nearest embassy for the forms? Where did you send the application to? any details or stories on how you went about doing the application please share. I know I have a few months to go but I am trying my best to get everything ready for when he gets here :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-18 08:16:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Aww you look fantastic!!!! Baby looks super cute too!! I loved getting the 3d ultrasound pics...you will be amazed at how accurate they are! I hope this last trimester goes smoothly and quickly for you.


Thanks Gals!

I hope That the next few months go quickly but not too fast. The weather has been good here so far but im at the point that getting comfortable can be a tad hard.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-14 09:56:00
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I bet you look beautiful. Hope the summer isn't too hard on you, I was dying in April here in Arkansas glad I only had to make it to June it got really hot here now.

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CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-13 13:48:00
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I bet you look beautiful. Hope the summer isn't too hard on you, I was dying in April here in Arkansas glad I only had to make it to June it got really hot here now.


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Edited by Canadiandggal, 13 July 2011 - 01:45 PM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-13 13:44:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
I look like I swallowed a watermelon and I still have 13 weeks to go! he he
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-07-12 11:58:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Alexis Faith

//http://bayimg.com/PAioGaAdJ
//http://bayimg.com/PAIOjaaDJ

hmm not working need to figure out what I did.

ok guess that wont work I'm going to post a few on visajourney facebook page till i figure this out


awe congrats she is such a cutie and wow on the hair.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-06-15 05:56:00
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I am still guessing when this baby will come, 11 days to go till my due date. Last night was pretty intense with contractions but they died down somewhat after a few hours. They were back this morning but just a few, showing other signs of labour but who knows what this girl will decide.


awe She is playing around with you lol. I hope it happens soon and pray for a happy easy delivery.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-06-08 13:59:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

I'm not sure what to think at first it looks like a boy but then if I turn my head trying to figure out the way the baby is position it makes me think. What did they tell you?


They are saying boy and although I do see where they see this, If i look at the picture I see what looks like a Hamburger (Ie a line). I have a follow ultrasound in about 5 weeks and an 3d in about 6 weeks so I will get them to tell me what they think.

Problem I am having is
a) when I was pregnant with my son... he was a "girl" till 8 months, how everyone missed it im not sure lol.
B) The ultrasound tech i had was brand new, she was hired the day before straight out of school and was On-trial per say.
C) Its a crappy Gender "shot".
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-06-01 14:41:00
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Ok guys ... Now i would usually not ask people to look at my unborn childs genitals but what does this look like to you?

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CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-06-01 11:35:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Had a hard time finding this thread. Anyways, due date is the 19th, plenty of pre labour going on but nothing sticking just yet. Would be a nice fathers day present if she made it to the 19th, but as of now I feel so sick so I have terrible indigestion, heart burn, I can't eat anything without feeling like it is stuck in my throat. She is head down and it seem her hip is pretty much right under my stomach. My husband is getting very excited he wakes up so early cause he can't sleep anymore. Poor guy is going to be so tired when she gets here. Ok just had to complain before I start my day of nesting and dentists for the kids.


Your getting super close ... let us know when she arrives :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-05-31 10:40:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
Hey guys... I have a while to go but I have a question.
How does the birth certificate process work here? How long does it take to receive it?
we are already in the process of looking at flights for January to visit my family but the baby will need a passport to fly. I will probably have about 12 weeks in between birth and flight so I am trying to figure out if this is doable right now instead of later on when I have all my hopes up lol.

Holy #######! this child moves all the damn time!

Hey guys... I have a while to go but I have a question.
How does the birth certificate process work here? How long does it take to receive it?
we are already in the process of looking at flights for January to visit my family but the baby will need a passport to fly. I will probably have about 12 weeks in between birth and flight so I am trying to figure out if this is doable right now instead of later on when I have all my hopes up lol.

Holy #######! this child moves all the damn time!
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-05-10 03:07:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

This whole pregnancy I have not had much of an appetite. Its not cause I get sick or don't feel like eating, I just feel so full all the time, very rare can I eat a meal and not feel like a swallowed a 20lb turkey. I try to eat smaller meals more often but that doesn't work either. I just want to eat dang it. I made hot chicken sandwiches for supper and can't even eat cause I'm already feeling like I'm about to burst. Blahhh


I have been like that since I found out I was pregnant. I have so many cravings and everything looks so awesome but then I make it and I only end up eating a small amount because I get so full sooooo quick. I am also always bloated after I eat...ALWAYS! lol It is just going to get worse for me.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-05-03 18:36:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
My son who is 4 almost five , has only ever had a GP but I guess this one will have a pedi. of course I have to find one lol.

Today was the first time I got to hear my babys heartbeat, I recorded it :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-04-28 14:23:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Well here I am 30w 4days and I feel so bloated, and yes its bloating not just cause baby is getting bigger. I have food allergies but I can't avoid them during pregnancy since what I have to eat left is just not good for us. So I'm eating tums like crazy and taking Milk of Magnesium almost daily just to get some relief. Ok enough complaining.

Anyways, I had a very productive day, I found our pediatrician, called the Church to have our daughter baptised although I am still waiting for the priest to call me back, and last but not least I called the health Unit for my younger two kids to get a couple shots they need. My son needs his meningitis vaccine, and my daughter is due for her tdap. We are a tad late since our family Doc didn't have the meningitis vaccine and we have to get it at the health unit instead we decided to get them both at the same time. Pretty good for someone who can't remember anything from one minute to the next :bonk:


You already found her a pediatrician and shes not even here yet? thought we would have to wait till she/he arrives.. Lol of course i wont call for another 15 weeks :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-04-14 15:50:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

Well I failed the 1hr test just by a bit, so I had to do the 3hr. After a complete panic attack I made it through the night woke up yesterday morning and did the 3hr test. So glad I had a different tech doing the blood test. It still hurt since I was so bruised but she used butterfly needles to help some. Well this time I past :dance: so no more needles :dance: :dance:


awe Im sorry that you had to go through that. I will dread it if it happens to me but On the bright side its done and over with now :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-04-01 10:44:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?
when I had my son almost five years ago now, there was a 58 year old first time mother rooming with me. I thought i was on some major good drugs for the first day, but yup 58, looked like my gramma lol
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-03-30 11:58:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

So about 5 of my friends are pregnant. Each of them is exactly 5 weeks from each other, one of them is having twins. One of the guys who has a wife who is not pregnant was joking the other night and wouldn't let her talk to the freinds cuz it was "a plague and i don't want her catching it". in a way it was funny but also sad. Kinda crazy how every 5 weeks for the last couple months we find out someone is pregnant. And of course they are like its been 6 weeks, this means someone here is a week pregnant..and they joked it was me.

But alas, again, it is not me. and as much as I'm happy for them, i felt like a total outsider as they all sat there reading baby books and talking pregnancy stuff. :( I just sad their sad like, wondering when my time was. I know things have changed in the last few years with what exactly are "childbearing years" etc, but I'll be 38 now this year.

Just out of curiosity, anyone know how hard it is around my age or know of any ways to improve my chances? I really wanna hear the giggle and pitter patter of small feet chasing my dogs lol.


I am young but I did have a very hard time convincing took too damn long lol seems every year some doctor tells me something else about my body to love lol

Funny thing is We finally went out and bought a Ovulation kit and here I am 12 weeks prego.(first time using thw kit) <giggles> I was advised to do the deed every other day and then daily for the two days once it says you are ovulating. Also put a few pillows under your butt and read a book in bed afterwards. It worked for me :)

Start vitamins now too :)

Edited by Canadiandggal, 30 March 2011 - 07:04 AM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-03-30 07:02:00
CanadaGot Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

So about 5 of my friends are pregnant. Each of them is exactly 5 weeks from each other, one of them is having twins. One of the guys who has a wife who is not pregnant was joking the other night and wouldn't let her talk to the freinds cuz it was "a plague and i don't want her catching it". in a way it was funny but also sad. Kinda crazy how every 5 weeks for the last couple months we find out someone is pregnant. And of course they are like its been 6 weeks, this means someone here is a week pregnant..and they joked it was me.

But alas, again, it is not me. and as much as I'm happy for them, i felt like a total outsider as they all sat there reading baby books and talking pregnancy stuff. :( I just sad their sad like, wondering when my time was. I know things have changed in the last few years with what exactly are "childbearing years" etc, but I'll be 38 now this year.

Just out of curiosity, anyone know how hard it is around my age or know of any ways to improve my chances? I really wanna hear the giggle and pitter patter of small feet chasing my dogs lol.


I am not very old but I did have a very hard time convincing took too damn long lol

Funny thing is We finally went out and bought a Ovulation kit and here I am 12 weeks prego. <giggles> I was advised to do the deed every other day and then daily for the two days once it says you are ovulating. Also put a few pillows under your butt and read a book in bed afterwards. It worked for me :)

Start vitamins now too :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2011-03-30 06:57:00