[dtltbaby]

We have only been in the process of adoption since September finishing paperwork and HS in mid Oct. We have finished the nursery, and have even purchased a few items in preparation for our son to arrive.

I know that God is able and is preparing us, the birthmom and our child for that special day. I watch my caller ID at work looking for the number from Bethany telling me our baby is here waiting for us. At home, I walk by his room with the smell of freshly washed linens (that cute smell Dreft leaves on baby clothes!) and look in his crib with so much hope and anticipation. Finally I say, "continue your walk in what God is preparing you for, but don't obsess over it".

I have closed the door to the nursery but peeping in every now and again to be sure dust bunnies are'nt creeping around and to move the crib over just a tad more. I am also quite busy at the church during the week and work during the day.

I find that keeping myself busy and often off the internet helps me emotionally. While other times I find myself praying for the birthmom.

How is your walking going as you wait?

[My PoohBear]

My husband and I are just starting. We (I) are doing the research and trying to come up with the funds. There are days when I am so excited about the prospect of being a mommy that I can't contain the excitement. Then there are days when I feel so nervous and a little scared. The birthmom has all the control. I feel like once I pay the agency or who ever we use the money everything is out of my control. My job from then on will be to wait, pray, wait, pray and wait some more. It may sound silly but I think, what if no one likes us, what if were not pretty enough, or smart enough or have enough money. Being at the mercy of the birthmom is what I like least about this whole process. It will be worth in the end when we get our baby.

[dtltbaby]

Like someone mentioned in another thread - God does the matching. It really is so out of our control and the birthmom's control.

We have to be mindful that we are not our own and He makes the ultimate decisions for our lives.

Find you a buddy, if possible off the internet that shares in the adoption experience with you. Having someone to talk to in person or over the phone releases a lot of pressure for you both.

I saw something on the internet the other day called P.U.S.H. - Pray Until Something Happens.

[Robbye]

dtltbaby I felt such a peace as I read your post. After venting last week in the general forum I've returned to the fold! We are finished with our paperwork and all. So the waiting process has been a little long... and may get longer. (Finished in July).

I am at a peace now. It feels surreal knowing that my Father has me in His radar and have chosen our children for us. The nursery is furnished... but I hesitate to add more so that I do not go into 'obsessive mode'. I too straighten their little clothes and pray for the bmom as I'm dong it.

Pray, pray and more prayer. Not just for the bmom/bdad but for my honey and myself as we walk this walk out. Continual growth in my relationship with the Lord is greatly helping me be the person I'm suppose to be as I prepare to parent those children that are on the way.

Since I am a SAHM2B I find keeping busy is the key. I just finished a Turkey for my honey's office and will take it in an hour or so.

So I would say my walk is steady... with my eyes continually looking upward.

Robbye

[dtltbaby]

(((((Group Hug)))))

[Marfrey]

It is just me or are we a bit quiet lately?

What's the good word out there? What can we lift up for you in prayer? What are you looking forward to next week (after all, it IS Thanksgiving!?!?!?!).

Much love ---