[chrisandaaron]

Well, it is Saturday afternoon and we've heard nothing. I'm pretty sure that we would have heard by now if this was 'the one'. Either another family was chosen or pbparents decided to parent. I'm really OK with it. Actually, I have to admit that I didn't really feel like this was the one. Not that I wouldn't have loved to be wrong, but the gut just wasn't feelin it (if you know what I mean).
Back to the wait.....


And why would we want to be parents again anyhow.....? I arrived how from work this afternoon to have the drama king promptly throw up all over me (in my work clothes)! Not because he was sick, but because he was MAD. Mad over not being allow to play the radio while angel boy was taking his nap. Gotta LOVE parenthood!

[chrisandaaron]

Welcome pwheatle!

[OnTheJourney]

Welcome Tricia

If I remember correctly from the last time around, you are in the same general area as we are. Alberta, right?

Chris - sometimes you just know. I'm sorry but sure things will happen soon. You've had alot of activity!

[2manyks]

hi tricia - glad to have you back with us again. u and i are the same - the crazy ones with 12 kids hoping for another! what is wrong with us? i actually went to church today and the talk was on famlies. so fitting. not to judge others for having and wanting lots of children. i spent most of my time ribbing my dh who thinks we have enough. imagine that - as if 12 is enough!

[pwheatle]

I don't have to worry about what a husband thinks about having more children as I don't have one of those! I am keeping in mind my age as I adopt as the majority of my kids require physical care but other than that until I feel that 'all done' feeling and as long as I believe I can continue to offer all of my children a full and active life I will carry on unless my sign on the dotted line arm falls off!
There is definite prejudice here regarding large families. As I mentioned my last babe came from a private agency as I had been waiting for five years thru the government. My feeling is that somewhere in the process I was not beeing chosen by the social workers doing the matching rather than there being no babies which is the story they were giving me. I have a better chance when birth parents are doing the choosing. The only concern with adopting privately is that there are no post adoption supports for special needs children adopted privately. But life goes on.
Tricia

[megaphonemo]

We got word today that the baby's incredible birthparents terminated their rights!! Both of them!! And we are in NJ, so there is no revocation period!!! We are over the moon, and dying to pop the champagne. It was a grueling week - but I am not sure I would change a thing....

Welcome home, officially, Baby Katelyn!!!!

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear... Lets keep the good vibes and placements going... I think this makes 2 girls now on this thread - who is next??

Mega

[wishing4real]

Mega:

From one new mommy of a little girl to another, let me be the first to officially congratulate you!!!! And as I said before, I love the name, as that is dd#1 name as well. What day was you little girl born? Anyway . . . I hope you are enjoying her.

C

[loveajax]

Barging to say, CONGRATULATIONS, Mega!!!

Congrats to all the new moms and good luck to everyone else. I would love to join you NOW, but I am thinking for financial reasons, it likely won't be for a while (sniff sniff!).

[chrisandaaron]

Mega! CONGRATULATIONS! I was thinking about you today and I was so glad to log on and read your good news!

Keep those little girls coming

[mommamarci]

Congrats!!!!!

As for me: Maybe I jinxed myself??? My city has recently started this new website called (city name) moms . com I have met a few moms on there and just invited them all over for a playdate on Thursday. This will be the first time I meet them face to face and I am SO EXCITED about some adult conversation. Of course as soon as I set it all up, I thought, "Hmm, did I just jinx myself? Will we get a call Wed. night and have to stand them up?" I am trying so hard not to focus on adoption and to keep living my life. So, we will see...

[momtosami]

That is great news, Congrats!!!!

[chrisandaaron]

Originally Posted by mommamarci

Congrats!!!!!

As for me: Maybe I jinxed myself??? My city has recently started this new website called (city name) moms . com I have met a few moms on there and just invited them all over for a playdate on Thursday. This will be the first time I meet them face to face and I am SO EXCITED about some adult conversation. Of course as soon as I set it all up, I thought, "Hmm, did I just jinx myself? Will we get a call Wed. night and have to stand them up?" I am trying so hard not to focus on adoption and to keep living my life. So, we will see...

I totally agree. When I tried not to plan things because of what "might" happen it made me even more crazy. As soon as I started working and was actually getting ready to start another job (in addition) we got "the call." This time I am taking a different approach. I am working all I can (staying really busy) in hopes that I can take more time off after our baby is home. Even if that means I have to work a lot for 2-3 weeks after baby comes home to fulfill my commitments. I'm not turning down anything in anticipation of what "might" happen. I'll let you know how that all works out in the end.

[mommamarci]

It did not work. I did not jinx myself. I had my playdate this morning and no baby. The playdate was a complete bust though. The weather is still bad, so two moms showed up, at different times. One had a child who was 'spirited.' (That is the polite term...)

Oh well, I will keep waiting...

[chrisandaaron]

This morning after swimming lessons PJ and I were getting dressed. PJ was talking to these 2 other little girls (say "hi," "hello," hi", "hi", "hello") and the younger one started pointing at PJ and saying "baby." Her mom said "he is not a baby, he is probably the same age as you." PJ pipes up and says "NO, sister is a baby." The mom says to PJ, "Oh, do you have a baby sister?" and PJ says "Baby sister Bye Bye." All I could do is laugh. I didn't know the mom very well, so I didn't feel the need to explain. I just thought it was so cute. We have asked PJ if he wants a baby sister or brother and he always says "baby sister." But I guess in his mind she is is already here, just not home yet.


Marci- Too bad the play date was bust Are you going to try again?

[Jenn4615]

Hi Guys!
I haven't posted since the first couple of pages... but I have been reading!!
Anyway, our book is going to be shown tommorow to a family. I have no idea how many books are being shown. I do know the baby was born Yesterday!! She was supposed to be a boy! Apparently its been quite a shock! So, if they are still headed on the adoption path our book will be shown! I am so excited! This is the first time since we turned our book in, in September!!
Anyone else have any news?
Happy Valentines Day to all!!