Day 55

Today makes 55 days since DH and I have officially been on the waiting list for adoption.  Yesterday, I received an email that our adoption worker received a phone call from a girl who was due in 3 weeks and had just decided to make an adoption plan for her baby.  Our adoption worker emailed all "waiting" families stating that that the birth mother had viewed all profiles that were online.  There are a total of 7 families online through our agency.  Our worker was going to meet with the birth mother in person yesterday and discuss the adoption plan.  I haven't heard anything since...

We were told when we started the whole process of adoption that the estimated wait time through a private agency is anywhere from 1.5-2 years.  I know we haven't been waiting that long, but this is the second time we have received word that our profile has been viewed by a birth mother.  Is it false hope?  Should we get excited?  Should we just be happy that our profile is being seen?  DH and I requested that our worker let us know when our profile is viewed.  We did this for several reasons.  For one, we wanted to make sure our agency was what they stated they were, an agency that truly lets the birth mother choose the family to place the baby with.  We didn't want to be #216 on a list.  Second, we wanted to see if we were viewed multiple times and still weren't chosen what was the cause.  Maybe change pictures?  Details?  New adoption book?  New online profile?  Obviously, those that have been down this road know where I'm coming from.  DH and I are learning this is quite a journey.  We just can't wait to get the call saying we've been matched!  We are even excited to adopt and keep our profile open for another child.  We are excited at the opportunity to raise a baby together :)

On the diet front, I've been at it for 2 weeks and 2 days and am down 7.6 pounds and holding steady.  I realize I've hit the point where exercise is going to have to come into play.  Have I mentioned how much I HATE exercising????  Well, I do!!!  I now have 39.4 pounds to lose until I reach my goal.  Prayers are much appreciated...