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...
Wedding Day
12 December 2012
09 December 2012
Weekend Wrap Up
My husband and I decided this weekend would be our "lazy" weekend. We dropped my step son off on Friday evening after school so he could spend the weekend with his mother. DH and I decided to have a nice dinner at Red Lobster...YUM! We enjoyed our dinner together and drove home to spend the rest of the evening watching Christmas movies snuggled up in our favorite oversized chair.
Saturday we slept in late, which was super nice. We ate some lunch, napped, and ate again. On Friday before I left school 2 of our students (we are both teachers) invited us to come watch their Christmas play. I was so touched and felt so honored that these girls thought enough of us to ask us to watch their special performance. So DH and I headed out Saturday evening to watch the 2 hour event. It was AMAZING! I'm so proud of these 2 young ladies and the message they are involved in witnessing to others.
Today, DH and I didn't make it to church. I've been down in my back for 2 days now and it's been hard to move around as much as I'd like. We spent the day today watching the rain, watching some football, and cooking some yummy food (thanks Pintrest)!
Things with the diet have been going pretty well. Tomorrow I will have my 2 week weigh in. As of this morning I'm down 7.6 pounds!!!!!! I'm excited to see some pounds gone!
I hope everyone has a blessed week! :)
Saturday we slept in late, which was super nice. We ate some lunch, napped, and ate again. On Friday before I left school 2 of our students (we are both teachers) invited us to come watch their Christmas play. I was so touched and felt so honored that these girls thought enough of us to ask us to watch their special performance. So DH and I headed out Saturday evening to watch the 2 hour event. It was AMAZING! I'm so proud of these 2 young ladies and the message they are involved in witnessing to others.
Today, DH and I didn't make it to church. I've been down in my back for 2 days now and it's been hard to move around as much as I'd like. We spent the day today watching the rain, watching some football, and cooking some yummy food (thanks Pintrest)!
Things with the diet have been going pretty well. Tomorrow I will have my 2 week weigh in. As of this morning I'm down 7.6 pounds!!!!!! I'm excited to see some pounds gone!
I hope everyone has a blessed week! :)
02 December 2012
Day 45
Almost daily I log onto this blog, a savior in so many ways, to read stories of those I've connected with about adoption and infertility. I enjoy catching up on the blogs I follow and reading the day's events in the lives of each one. Some are sharing stories and pictures of their little ones via adoption and some are sharing stories of the pain they still endure years later from choosing adoption. As the Christmas season approaches I pray that each story is heard and that God helps those who are still in pain see the light at the end of the tunnel. I pray that He continues to bless those whose families have been created by adoption.
By husband and I have been "waiting" for 45 days now. We spent yesterday doing most of our Christmas shopping. We walked around the mall and went into so many stores. We bought for us and we bought for others. We browsed shoes, accessories, clothes, and everything else imaginable. Lucky for me DH is an awesome shopping buddy. More then that, he just enjoys spending time with me, something I've wished for my whole adult life.
We traveled in and out of different stores and had fun just holding hands and walking through the mall. As we passed by baby items we would say "if it's a girl..." or "if it's a boy..." I know we are only at day 45, but the final day where we are matched can't come soon enough! We are going through a private agency (not an attorney) and our social worker has told us not to dwell on the wait time. She clearly stated the average wait time was 1.5-2 years. I do find moments of reading stories where I can't wait til I can share MY story of a happy ending, my chance to become a mommy. DH and I are excited for what is to come. We are excited to be parents together. We are excited for a future of several children.
I don't know what God's plan is for us, but he has blessed us beyond measure! Even with the struggles of infertility and sometimes not knowing where I am supposed to be or what I'm supposed to do with my life, He places things in my path along the way to show me I'm heading in the right direction. Please pray that the wait time continues to go smooth and painless. I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday!
By husband and I have been "waiting" for 45 days now. We spent yesterday doing most of our Christmas shopping. We walked around the mall and went into so many stores. We bought for us and we bought for others. We browsed shoes, accessories, clothes, and everything else imaginable. Lucky for me DH is an awesome shopping buddy. More then that, he just enjoys spending time with me, something I've wished for my whole adult life.
We traveled in and out of different stores and had fun just holding hands and walking through the mall. As we passed by baby items we would say "if it's a girl..." or "if it's a boy..." I know we are only at day 45, but the final day where we are matched can't come soon enough! We are going through a private agency (not an attorney) and our social worker has told us not to dwell on the wait time. She clearly stated the average wait time was 1.5-2 years. I do find moments of reading stories where I can't wait til I can share MY story of a happy ending, my chance to become a mommy. DH and I are excited for what is to come. We are excited to be parents together. We are excited for a future of several children.
I don't know what God's plan is for us, but he has blessed us beyond measure! Even with the struggles of infertility and sometimes not knowing where I am supposed to be or what I'm supposed to do with my life, He places things in my path along the way to show me I'm heading in the right direction. Please pray that the wait time continues to go smooth and painless. I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday!
29 November 2012
28 November 2012
CHRISTmas Cards!
Since being married in August of this year, DH, C (his biological son), Mollie (my fur baby) and I went to have our Christmas cards made so each person close to us can view our mug shots in front of a tree. One of my dear friends is an EXCELLENT photographer and she managed to get perfect pictures of our little family to capture this first Christmas together sharing the same last name.
After school today DH, C, and I went to view our "proofs" and design our card. We are sooooooo excited to get these ordered and sent out in the mail along with every other American sharing wishes of joy and comfort through the holiday season. Cheers!
After school today DH, C, and I went to view our "proofs" and design our card. We are sooooooo excited to get these ordered and sent out in the mail along with every other American sharing wishes of joy and comfort through the holiday season. Cheers!
26 November 2012
Diets Stink!
I have been telling my husband for a few months now that I'd love to lose 40 pounds. After weighing myself on the scale this morning that total is now up to a whopping 47 pounds!!!!! So, today makes Day 1 of the new diet plan...
After reading another bloggers post I gained some motivation to get this weight loss thing happening, and SOON! The fact that she has lost 41 pounds and seems to be doing well with her diet forced me to look at my own eating habits a little closer. Since Thanksgiving has came and gone I'm determined to make it until Christmas Eve (I plan on pigging out on Christmas Day) trying as hard as I can to stay on the straight and narrow. I figure if I blog about going on this diet then I'll be more accountable if it all goes south.
So here's to the next month of grumpiness, hungriness, not happiness, BUT LESS of me!
After reading another bloggers post I gained some motivation to get this weight loss thing happening, and SOON! The fact that she has lost 41 pounds and seems to be doing well with her diet forced me to look at my own eating habits a little closer. Since Thanksgiving has came and gone I'm determined to make it until Christmas Eve (I plan on pigging out on Christmas Day) trying as hard as I can to stay on the straight and narrow. I figure if I blog about going on this diet then I'll be more accountable if it all goes south.
So here's to the next month of grumpiness, hungriness, not happiness, BUT LESS of me!
24 November 2012
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