[mandiedandie]

So today is the first time that we are in the position of knowing that we are being shown and waiting for the call tomorrow or the next day. So, knowing that we could be chosen and that the baby is due on 4 weeks is kind of making me nervous. Did anyone start freaking out or getting really nervous and questioning if you're ready when you got to this point or got the call? I felt so ready before, but now that it's like...a reality, I am so nervous and questioning myself and how will I handle it, is it the right time, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. It's been kind of a rough past month and a half, so I understand that it's playing into my feelings, so did anyone else go through this...or am I just crazy?

[SupaModel]

First off i'm sending you major baby dust!!!!

2nd you are NOT crazy. I was consumed with adoption 24/7 and then when we got the call that DS was here I started freaking out. Like can I really do this?? When I brought him home I freaked out at night. I was like oh no what am I gonna do???

Of course everything worked out fine.

[inhiswill]

YEAH!! So excited for you and the possible action that you are getting with your profile being shown. I too flipped out about our profile even being shown. Then the call came that a different baby was already born and waiting for us!!! You never ever know what will happen in the world of adoption. Just relax, if you can, and enjoy the ride, if you can.

[Stormster]

My best friend is a single mother to an IVF/Sperm Donor baby. After everything she went through; choosing the donor, the shots, the egg retrieval etc. she had the baby and FREAKED OUT!

I think the reality of a new baby is scary for a lot of people. Don't be too hard on yourself. Good luck!

[veggiegirl]

Just wanted to wish you the BEST of luck! You'll be great I just know it!

[devildogwife]

Hang in there. This whole process is so anxiety-ridden. Can't wait to hear how it goes!

[mandirenee]

Hoping this is the baby for !!!!!

It's normal for some to feel that way. You are ready, don't second guess yourself. You will be a great mommy to the perfect baby exactly when the time is right.

[kelceesmom]

So normal to start second guessing things. A lot of people have nine months to get used to the idea of a baby coming into the family. But, when you adopt sometimes you get very little notice and your whole world can change overnight. Tho it is the best change in the whole wide world. Good luck.

[chrisandaaron]

I spent over a year planning for, preparing for, and reading about adoption. Then I gave birth to my son and had no idea what to do. I hadn't read a single thing about caring for a newborn. I had a little FREAK OUT moment just thinking about taking him home from the hospital by ourselves. I had those same feelings with baby #2 and #3! It's normal (or I"m NUTS)!

Sending you baby dust!

Good luck!

[longingforadaughter]

Much baby dust coming your way...

Try not to stress too much you'll be wonderful!

Good luck!

Debbie

[Cjmeck]

Yes, its completely normal! Not only did I feel this way prior to our dd's adoption, but also prior to our ds' birth! Every mom (thru birth or adoption) goes through this Fingers crossed!

[elledarcy]

I felt the same way. We actually said no to a match -- the baby had already been born, but because of some concerns we had with her health and the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, we didn't go forward with the adoption. That night I cried and cried and was freaking out because what if we would have brought that baby home! I would have been an instant mom! Two days later we got a call that our profile had been chosen by our DD's birthmom! Then I freaked out about meeting her... freaked out about going to the hospital... freaked out about everything!

Finally when DD came home with us, everything felt okay. So, like others have said, unless I'm crazy (which is possible ) all these feelings are perfectly normal.

Good luck, too!

[cbrink7]

I think this is so normal for any parent. When I was pregnant I worried about everything from how will I know how much formula to put in the bottle to how will I feed two at once (I was pregnant with twins). Now I am still worrying about the formula thing (I hope they have directions on those cans! ) and everything eles. I have been a nanny for years while in college and once to triplet boys and I did fine with them, but it is so different when you are on your own and it is your baby! eek!

I hope all goes well! I can't wait to hear about it!

[mdesi]

I have not been there, yet. (When I was 7 weeks pregnant once, it dawned on me how much of my life would change, but that is as close as I have ever gotten.)

I just wanted to say that I will pray for you, and wish on my nightly wishing star that this is the match for you.

[jpchief2]

I know what you are feeling! We just got a call last Thursday that a birthmother was looking at our profile. She hasn't made her decision yet.....we can't help but be excited and anxious to hear if we were her choice!!