[ilenewatson]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's been going on. I do have an acquaintance who is very interested in adopting the baby, has talked on the phone with M and they are planning on meeting next week to talk about the adoption plan. We are all excited about this since my friend lives just 20 miles from us and the kids can grow up knowing each other.

I had a heart-to-heart with M and told her that I didn't want her to choose this family only because it was someone I knew, and that she should really think about meeting a couple of families before she decided, but she's pretty sure from talking to her on the phone that she will choose them as potential aparents if their in-person meeting goes well.

I've come to terms with the guilt of not being able to adopt the new baby, but I am excited that my friend may become a first-time mom soon, and I'm happy that M will have a plan in place before the baby gets here.

Anyway, I will continue to keep you posted, and thanks for the support you've given. It's nice to have a place to post concerns where people can understand exactly what you're going through.

Take care,
Ilene