Just Turkish

[JULIAFERNO 0]

How is everyone doing? Spring is finally starting to settle in here in Cleveland, although it isn't quite warm enough for me yet! My school year is coming to an end and I will be graduating in a month! Starting to job hunt. We could possibly be relocating if I don't find a teaching position in Ohio and prospects aren't good here. Onur would like to stay here because he feels like he is getting to know my friends and family and the area, but I'm open to moving...especially somewhere a bit warmer. We'll see. Onur is adjusting well and staying busy. We are starting to make wedding plans. We'll do the official marriage at the end of this month, but are thinking of doing our wedding in September, if we can book a place we want and plan everything in time.

Hope everyone is doing well! Sibel - how was your cruise?

[miamiwife 0]

Hi all! So I am back from a one week cruise with my mom and I had a great time. This was actually the first week in two years where I did not cry for a week! I went to Honduras, Belize, Mexico, and the Bahamas. I got to swim with the dolphins, see monkeys, and not think too much about AP and visas.

Julia--I want to know all about the wedding plans (both the official and ceremonial!) Glad things are going well for Onur and you. Let me know also about the job hunting, and just keep in mind that you usually won't find out until the summer, so don't get too nervous.

[ErikaAndHamit 73]

Hi all! So I am back from a one week cruise with my mom and I had a great time. This was actually the first week in two years where I did not cry for a week! I went to Honduras, Belize, Mexico, and the Bahamas. I got to swim with the dolphins, see monkeys, and not think too much about AP and visas.

Julia--I want to know all about the wedding plans (both the official and ceremonial!) Glad things are going well for Onur and you. Let me know also about the job hunting, and just keep in mind that you usually won't find out until the summer, so don't get too nervous.

I am so hppy for you Sibel! You needed and deserved that. I hope you feel like you now havea second wind to see this through with a little less stress. One day you will look back on all of this and it will be but only a memory an you will be enjoying the rest of your lives together.

I kno owe everyone pics and stories, bt I keep geting sick....rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 3 times to the ER!......all that stress over this damned visa keeps haunting me sick yes...but I am happy

Take care everyone and see ya here soon!!

[tanyakaraman 0]

Wow girlie, hope you are feeling better soon! Hope that Hamit is taking good care of you... Congratulations on your wedding!!

Wendy's big day is coming this weekend! Have a safe drive to NYC & hope Yilmaz has a safe, comfy (riiight, like there is a such thing as a comfy flight...unless you happen to be sitting in first class!) flight to the US!!!! Hope you two have a wonderful weekend together

Sibel, I'm glad you got to get away and take a cruise! It sounds lovely and I'm sure you needed it....

As for me, I'm doing fine, hanging in there & feeling much better for the most part. My semester in school is almost over & I'm soooo looking forward to the summer and getting a little vacation time of my own. We are planning and re-planning our trip to Turkey this June...there are so many wonderful sounding places I haven't been to yet. The original plan was to spend the majority of our vacation relaxing at the beach in Istanbul, but now Ozzy wants to take me to Alanya...and I wanna see Ephesus...and of course visit his parents in Izmit...and maybe Oludeniz??? I don't want to overdo it, but I just can't make up my mind!!!

Hi all! So I am back from a one week cruise with my mom and I had a great time. This was actually the first week in two years where I did not cry for a week! I went to Honduras, Belize, Mexico, and the Bahamas. I got to swim with the dolphins, see monkeys, and not think too much about AP and visas.

Julia--I want to know all about the wedding plans (both the official and ceremonial!) Glad things are going well for Onur and you. Let me know also about the job hunting, and just keep in mind that you usually won't find out until the summer, so don't get too nervous.

I am so hppy for you Sibel! You needed and deserved that. I hope you feel like you now havea second wind to see this through with a little less stress. One day you will look back on all of this and it will be but only a memory an you will be enjoying the rest of your lives together.

I kno owe everyone pics and stories, bt I keep geting sick....rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 3 times to the ER!......all that stress over this damned visa keeps haunting me sick yes...but I am happy

Take care everyone and see ya here soon!!

[sardes 0]

Merhaba herkese,

Sorry for not writing in a while..I have been sick for 2 weeks..I have been exhausted, my stomach is too bad..I think you can guess what is happening to me I took home pregnancy test 2 times..result is positive..I was very suprised when i figured out i might be a pregnant I know it is early to give this news but i couldn't stop myself to share with you..My hubby is taking me under his health insurance, so we'll go to the doctor soon..Baby should be 5 weeks now..I felt unprepared..i didn't do even any research..didn't take folic acid or something... also i have morning sickness that lasts all day.. I can't get in the kitchen make something to eat..Hope this ends soon.. I can't believe i am being a mother! Insallah everything goes well..It will be a Christmas baby

Erica! Finally you are home with your hubby..Congrats! I am so happy for you guys..Can't wait to see the wedding pics. Sibel..It is great to hear that you took such a nice vacation..I have a theory..I think if you don't think ap anymore your hubby will be here sooner Tanya I wish you a wonderful vac in Turkey..I already miss it so much! Julia I wish you best of luck with the job and yes it is a great idea to live in a warmer place..Albany will be too cold next winter and wendy it is really so exciting to see him after a long time and now you won't be apart anymore! yayy!!

I wish you all really a wonderful life with your loved ones!

Keep in touch!

Filiz

[tanyakaraman 0]

Oh tebrikler Filiz!! That's such wonderful news!! I hope you are feeling better soon. I'm sorry you are feeling so sick! I was the same way with this pregnancy...in fact, I haven't cooked anything in 3 months now because I just can't stand to smell the food cooking! Poor Ozzy brings food home or cooks something for the kids and himself every night. I hope it passes soon for you. Just be sure to drink...or chew on ice...or anything to keep yourself hydrated. I know it's difficult now but there's such a wonderful reward at the end of the journey!

Tanya

Merhaba herkese,

Sorry for not writing in a while..I have been sick for 2 weeks..I have been exhausted, my stomach is too bad..I think you can guess what is happening to me I took home pregnancy test 2 times..result is positive..I was very suprised when i figured out i might be a pregnant I know it is early to give this news but i couldn't stop myself to share with you..My hubby is taking me under his health insurance, so we'll go to the doctor soon..Baby should be 5 weeks now..I felt unprepared..i didn't do even any research..didn't take folic acid or something... also i have morning sickness that lasts all day.. I can't get in the kitchen make something to eat..Hope this ends soon.. I can't believe i am being a mother! Insallah everything goes well..It will be a Christmas baby

Erica! Finally you are home with your hubby..Congrats! I am so happy for you guys..Can't wait to see the wedding pics. Sibel..It is great to hear that you took such a nice vacation..I have a theory..I think if you don't think ap anymore your hubby will be here sooner Tanya I wish you a wonderful vac in Turkey..I already miss it so much! Julia I wish you best of luck with the job and yes it is a great idea to live in a warmer place..Albany will be too cold next winter and wendy it is really so exciting to see him after a long time and now you won't be apart anymore! yayy!!

I wish you all really a wonderful life with your loved ones!

Keep in touch!

Filiz

[wendya 0]

Filiz, Congratulations!!! I am sorry you are feeling sick

Tanya, I am glad you continue to feel better and are looking forward to your trip to Turkey. It sounds wonderful!!

Thank you both for the good wishes! I can't believe I will see him in just 2 days!!!

Erika, sorry to hear you have not been well!! I hope you are feeling better soon, we are all anxious to hear your stories and see your pictures!!

Sibel, I agree with Filiz, when you are preoccupied with something else, what you have been waiting for seems to come faster. I am glad you enjoyed your vacation, just what you needed. You are in all our prayers!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend

Love,

Wendy and Yilmaz

[miamiwife 0]

Congratulations Filiz! All your dreams are finally coming true!

[ErikaAndHamit 73]

Congratulations Filiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wishing Wendy a wonderful reunion!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Tanya!! Glad youre hanging in there!!

Wow...everyone's getting pregnant now- Hope I am next!! I am better thanks, but still not 100% We went to get Hamit's SSN, but of course as VJ predicted they did not understand the concept of K-1 and eligibility to obtain a SSN without an EAD.....what did you all do? Or did you come across more intelligent SSA staff than I? I was pissed...he wouldn't even listen to me....sigh I am tired.....

[JULIAFERNO 0]

Congratulations on your pregnancy Filiz! That is so exciting! I hope that you surpass the morning sickness soon and can start enjoying your pregnancy. Cok tebrikler!

[wendya 0]

Hi Julia,

I forgot to mention good luck to you in the job search or move, whatever you decide to do

Have a wonderful weekend!!

[awaterlily 0]

Congrats & best wishes, Filiz! Very exciting!

I wish you a HH9M (happy, healthy nine months). Morning sickness sucks, but IMO it's a good indicator of a strong and thriving LO (little one). Don't worry about being unprepared. I think most pregnancies begin this way. LOL But, do start taking the vitamins now because the 1st trimester is most critical in terms of fetal development.

Keep us posted!

Merhaba herkese,

Sorry for not writing in a while..I have been sick for 2 weeks..I have been exhausted, my stomach is too bad..I think you can guess what is happening to me I took home pregnancy test 2 times..result is positive..I was very suprised when i figured out i might be a pregnant I know it is early to give this news but i couldn't stop myself to share with you..My hubby is taking me under his health insurance, so we'll go to the doctor soon..Baby should be 5 weeks now..I felt unprepared..i didn't do even any research..didn't take folic acid or something... also i have morning sickness that lasts all day.. I can't get in the kitchen make something to eat..Hope this ends soon.. I can't believe i am being a mother! Insallah everything goes well..It will be a Christmas baby

Filiz

[tanyakaraman 0]

Congratulations Filiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wishing Wendy a wonderful reunion!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Tanya!! Glad youre hanging in there!!

Wow...everyone's getting pregnant now- Hope I am next!! I am better thanks, but still not 100% We went to get Hamit's SSN, but of course as VJ predicted they did not understand the concept of K-1 and eligibility to obtain a SSN without an EAD.....what did you all do? Or did you come across more intelligent SSA staff than I? I was pissed...he wouldn't even listen to me....sigh I am tired.....

Keep trying at the SS office. Ask to speak to the manager if need be. We got puzzled looks too as if no one had ever heard of a K1 visa before... but fortunately we finally got a person who knew what was up. Unless his I-94 card is stamped as eligible for employment (it probably isn't unless you came through JFK airport in New York), he should be eligibe for a SS# that is not valid for employment (until after his EAD is approved) but can be used for other things (for example, in our state, you can't get a driver's permit/license without a SS#). Good luck. I know they are a PITA.

Thanks! Yes I feel so much better & have so much more energy now that I can eat again!!

~Tanya

[sardes 0]

Tekrar merhaba,

Thank you very much all for your good wishes..I can't wait to feel good again and start to enjoy my pregnancy.. My health insurance works now, we'll go to the doctor on Monday. Yes I haven't taken any vitamine most importantly folic acid that really makes me worry.. i won't feel good unless the doctor says all is well and gives me vitamine.. After doctor we'll share the news with my husband's family.. It will be the first grandchild in the family

I wish you all the best of luck on what you wish..

I think taking a walk a great idea right now ta ta for now!

[kennyandhandan 2]

ErikaAndHamit,

It was explained to me at our local office that in order to be issued an SSN as a K1 visa holder, it must be applied for after entering the country but before marriage. After getting married the K1 visa no longer applies and you have to wait until the EAD card is received. We found that out too late because we were already married when we went to the office to apply for the SSN. Sure enough, we took my wife's EAD card to the office the same day she received it and we weren't there more than 10 minutes before the SSN was ordered. We were kicking ourselves for like 5 months for not visiting the Social Security office first