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Hi Richie, Coffee & Loubielou
I'm back! Been away for a wee break in Lille - which is the upside of being on this side of the world. It's great to read your messages - I kept my feelings to myself on this for way too long and was pretty darn sad on the inside but tried to appear happy on the outside. I even kept it all from my family - which, being on this side of the world probably made it easier to hide things. Anyway I'm 'out' now and feel so much better for having been able to stand up and say that I feel sad about not being a Mum (yet!).
On the 'ethnic' front, we've also been told here in the UK that SW won't match you unless you can 'reflect' the child's ethnic background - which on one hand I can see their point, but on the other hand I reckon feeling loved and secure must come first. I've been looking at International Adoption from here (might be plan c or d I think), mostly China - but I won't go on about it now.
Richie - good on you giving up the coffee, I've started the multi-vitamins (with extra folic acid) already, but don't know if I can ditch coffee completely. We're still sorting dates and logistics but I reckon we'll aim to start IVF in Aug or Sept - so as a first timer I'll be hanging out to hear how you're getting on and what it really involves.
Well guys, I've got a heap more I could go on about but it's past my bedtime yet again. My main thought is that this is a journey which might take us a while, but we have to keep moving forward and not give up the belief that one day (hopefully soon) we will reach our goals. It sounds cheesy but it's really nice to have some company.
Chelsea
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