96 We went to Target to register for some items for our shower. So….I’ve never shopped for “kid stuff” — toys for Christmas and birthday presents, but never the real life stuff. It’s expensive!! Welcome to the real world, Adam. We registered for towels, bedroom stuff, assorted bathroom stuff, etc. I can’t wait to graduate… Continue reading Registering at Target
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miscarriage sucks!
I hate it. It is not fair. It is not okay. I do not think any miscarriage or baby loss is more emotionally painful than another. I do think, however, that miscarriage is especially painful for those who do not have any children. This is not because the loss of a child is buffered by… Continue reading miscarriage sucks!
still waiting
I did post an entry last week–a shower of celebration–but it seems to be lost in all of our blogging updates. Anyhow, I was thinking I’ve been kind of lame in my adoption posting lately. The problem is there is not much to report. We’re still hopeful for a travel date of early June. Assuming… Continue reading still waiting
good news from colombia
A few different things have happened this week. Colombia recently changed it’s referral policy allowing those of us non-Colombians who are adopting sibling groups and/or special needs children to be treated as Colombians. This means our dossier (paperwork) once in Colombia will be expedited and we will receive travel authorization 2-3 months ahead of schedule!!!!!!!!!… Continue reading good news from colombia
another checkmark completed
78 Just a picture of our favorite and fabulous ‘traveling notary’ Wendy schmoozing with Dr. Welter. We had to get two doctor’s notes per each of us notarized and then apostilled by the state. It’s crazy stuff I tell you. One simple physical and letter took us two and a half weeks to complete…to no… Continue reading another checkmark completed
Cast a Wide Net
I can’t sleep. It’s 1:30 a.m and I have a morning appointment for adoption purposes…why can’t I sleep? This psych exam is the last major ‘check mark’ on our list. I lie awake thinking of adoption and fertility and all the people I personally know who are touched by it in some way. I have… Continue reading Cast a Wide Net
Clarification
In reference to my previous post “friendship and pregnancy” let me dispell any rumors. I’ve had a few inquiries as to who it is…and some false guesses. Sorry, but my ‘friend’ will continue in anonymity for as long as she needs. Lucky for me that my circle of friends and family is wide enough that… Continue reading Clarification
Friendship and Pregnancy
One of my closest friends and most trusted confidants announced to me last week that she is expecting. Shock, amazement, joy, wariness, concern, and gratefulness are all thoughts that traveled through my mind. I am grateful for her trust in me. I am concerned for her well-being and for that of the tiny little baby… Continue reading Friendship and Pregnancy
our final interview
62 Isn’t this home beautiful? This is where we’ve spent a lot of our time preparing for our adoption. It is the home of our social worker who is preparing our homestudy. He lives in Ogden so we’ve become quite familiar with getting around down there. Anyway, we had our last homestudy interview last week.… Continue reading our final interview
blogging is amazing
My last adoption post was about my experience at previously stated shipping company. If you notice the comments to that post, you’ll see that both major shipping companies contacted me. Isn’t that amazing? All because of a little venting on my blog. Amazing!!! For those of you wanting to comment on the adoption blog–remember you can use… Continue reading blogging is amazing