8dpt= 53 14dpt=536 Our numbers are more than doubling… Doc thinks it’s one. So do I. Ultrasound= 8 March (Friday)…at seven weeks. —————————————- In other news. We’re meeting a sibling group of three little girls today. They are legally free for adoption, and have kind of fallen into our laps. We know there is one… Continue reading baby hope….in more than one way
Category: adoption
how many did you say?
So…there is a group of five children that need a home. Yes, they are legally free for adoption. Yes, that would make our total kid count 12. Yes, we will still pursue having a baby. (Hello, frozen embryos!) And…Yes, we are completely crazy for considering it! *insert blog title for confirmation* The funny thing is,… Continue reading how many did you say?
adopting out of foster care???
I received an email chock full of great question about adopting out of foster care. I thought I would post my responses since Adam and I had similar questions when we first switched gears from our Colombian adventure to US foster care. My hope is that it may help anyone who is debating a similar decision.… Continue reading adopting out of foster care???
adoption decisions
I was reading a blog recently where an adoptive mom of eight just announced another adoption of two. There has been some backlash from her circle of influence. She feels the questioning and finger pointing already beginning. And I take pause. We have yet to feel that from our own person circle. Well, at least,… Continue reading adoption decisions
beautiful faces, finally!
The adoption of our beautiful foster children is finally complete. And now…..a few of our favorite pics from 2011, faces and all. 🙂 20802084 Birthdays 20962099 Easter 21112120 21142117 Hiking 21352138 21472150 And Just Plain Ole Fun 21292153 21022105
most uncool update ever
I don’t have any fun pictures. I don’t have anything very clever to say. I just feel like a big loser (and not in a good way) for not posting for so long. What has happened to me? I would use the excuse that I am a busy mom of seven now, but we all… Continue reading most uncool update ever
jolly little ninos, 2010
Merry Christmas from our Seven Shining Stars. 2063 20752066 20722069 Can’t wait to show the Littles’ faces…
over a month now
It is actually approaching six weeks (on Friday) since we picked up the new kiddos. WOW! It kind of feels like business as usual around here now. The exhaustion and emotion subsided long ago. It’s really really good. Working with DFS has actually been really great (knock on wood). Our opinion seems to be respected.… Continue reading over a month now
the mommy way
We have had the Littles for over two weeks now. I just posted pictures on the family blog. You cannot see the new kids’ faces, but you can at least get an idea of how awesome they are. 🙂 We are still overwhelmed by the well wishes and love that has been shown to us.… Continue reading the mommy way
day seven update
Our initial growing pains seem to be subsiding. Thank goodness. I haven’t cried since Monday…that’s a very good sign. I know we will have more in the future, but the new children are blending into our routines very well–better than expected, actually. Joey’s chore is to sweep under our table after each meal. He is… Continue reading day seven update