Hi everyone
Good to come back and see so much action on this thread. Esp' nice to have a birthmums perspective Ann - I know we all have some fears about what will "be" if we are successful in adopting. I would like to think we act as guardians and get the chance to share our child's life with it's first family if that is possible (and that is assuming we are lucky enough to adopt of course..
). Every situation is unique I guess - and it sounds like yours was tough but that you have made the best of it, which is very heartening. Sorry, I hope that doesnt sound patronising. I guess that I really am quite scared about the prospect of what the future holds (tho totally excited too...!!!). Anyway. Thanks for sharing your stuff with us.
Richie - thinking of you and hope your first weeks of IVF are going ok. I have a friend who conceived on her 3rd cycle. I know she went thru a lot emotionally with the drugs. Hope it is ok for you. Saying that, my friend is about to start for number 2, so worth it I guess.
I am also on herbs, so have everything crossed that one way or the other we will have a family some day.
Cake-girl - I understand the need to parent on your own. tho I am married now, i would certainly consider adopting on my own if I were still single. Sounds like you have plenty of support too - which is lovely.
Coffee-please - I think it's great that you have been able to be happy for your work-mates who are pg. That is a rare moment for me. I still have major episodes of jealousy when I hear people are able to conceive easily.
Chelsea - those bombings were just awfull. It really does rock you doesnt it? And it is a reminder to appreciate how precious life is. I know I've done a lot of feeling sorry for myself on this "ttc / adoption journey" and watching the impact of that reminds me to appreciate what I've got.
Hi to all those who are lurking, and anyone I've missed.
Loubielou