[Linny]

Hi again!
I've found myself in that cycle of 'wanting another baby so much----right now', kind of thing. This is ridiculous as we have done this many times before....the Lord always comes through in His timing.
However, I continue to wonder if we have done enough 'searching of resources'. By this, I mean, we 'contract with one attorney to search', we are licensed with 'this agency', we consider another attorney with which to contract with too, I check the 'adoption hotlines' to see the babies that are listed, etc.
(I hope you understand my drift...)

Has anyone else found themselves doing the same at some point? There are definate benefits to 'not having another little one right now'. Our youngest is under 18 months, and the more time 'between them' the better for us. However, I also know that at 45yr of age, we don't want to be a LOT OLDER when the next baby comes around. And.....so then I give into that 'panic' of sorts.

What have the rest of you done? If you found yourself in this spot, other than praying for patience, was there anything else you did?

Thanks for the input, as usual....


Sincerely,

Linny

[BeckyS]

Linny, I'm not even ready for another yet...my dd is just 13 months & I do some of the things you mentioned....I am always checking adoption sites & following leads on adoptable children -- so at least you're doing it for the ultimate result of having another child & not just a loon like I sometimes feel like I truly don't feel like there is a level of research that is 'too much' unless it is leaving you feeling in a negative way....I equate to a bio mom's pregnancy time & as mom's we feel like we have to be actively doing something towards having our child - just my thoughts.....good luck & I hope you bring home another dd soon!!

[Dianna]

I look at the listings as a hobby and have for years. I pray for the children, that they find their homes. That said, I have been reading a self help book about living in the present. That has always been my problem when waiting, thinking of the future with our next child instead of appreciating the present that I have now. Being in the waiting situation and the discomfort associated with that, motivated me to really get into this book. I think this has helped me the most.

[denise marie]

Hi Linny,
I am always looking at the little ones and im in the middle of an adoption of a 3 year old from India.I would like to adopt 1 more time from th africa progrma in a couple of years.My husband says no way but.. I do have 2 years to talk him into it.I always look at all the beautiful children.In hopes some day to adopt 1 more.

[mommyinaz2003]

I am just like you!
we adopted jordan 1 year ago, and are ready to adopt again. Every day I am networking on the computer, checking my email, checking the hotlines, sending out our profiles....my husband says I am obsessed....LOL. But, when the time comes, I will know ALOT more than most about laws, fees, etc....

we have already been called about (3) situations in 3 weeks, but they didnt work out. when our next forever baby is ready, it will happen :-)