Ladies, if you were born overseas and you're getting married, PLEASE make sure you know where your birth certificate is or make the moves to order a new order. In about 8 days, husband and I will be reaching ten months. I am now officially Mrs. Grube. I was born in Seoul Korea (military kid) and before we got married, my family and I had literally no idea where my BC was. I've moved five times and there was no telling where it could. We got married and I sent my letter to get a copy of BC along $50(!) in May or June. Last month, my father just happened to have found my original BC. I went to the SSN office last week (that didn't cost anything by the way) and yesterday, I received my updated SSN card with my new last name. I STILL haven't received the copy of the BC from the government. (I want my $50 back if you're reading this!) So it is official. I can finally change my driver's license and bank cards. I was thinking about yesterday I haven't really been addressed out loud by my new last name. I've written it, said my husband but not like someone calling me. Couple of months ago, I was a chaperone for a kindergarten trip for my sister in law. My mother in law was also there. When someone said "Mrs. Grube...." all three of us turned around. How funny.
P.S. I will be honest and say it was a bittersweet moment for me but it is a new beginning officially with the new last name. :)
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