[Anne22]

For me, the wait for Pink was probably the hardest of all. Go figure. As you say, you've waited for so long, why should this wait be any harder? But, it was for me. As someone else mentioned -- I think it was the feeling of being so close to being "done," but not being done yet that was so difficult to bear.

Hang in there. This waiting WILL be over so very, very soon!!!!!!!!!!!

[HileryS]

I must be feeling it as well. I keep waking up each morning early and I can't go back to bed. The adoption and all the things I need to do keep running though my mind. Last night I was up deep cleaning the kitchen because I could not sleep. I was thinking and worrying about how we are going to manage the finances after she gets here and I stay home, what clothes should I take to pick her up, what will she eat....etc, etc, too much to think about!!

People at work think I am nesting. Who knows. Just know you are not alone.

Hilery

[bekalynn]

Your forum "family" is almost as anxious as you are for you to get that dag blasted PINK!



Can't WAIT for you to get down to Guate for this next trip...the trip... where you are bringing this precious baby boy home FOREVER. I get chills thinking about it for you! I'm so excited!

I want details on your story, and I can't wait to see pictures of that HANDSOME boy who is NOW your forever son!

[caltaylor]

Steve! You are so close! I am really happy for you. I don't know how to make the time fly by...sorry...but soon you will have your son in your arms.

Really, really happy for you.

Coleen

[csw]

Hi Steve..
I hope you get it soon..I know how you feel as our adoption was 9 months from referral like yours was.. Its a long wait for sure. Let us know when you get pink and have a great trip!

[cmfayz]

The last days are, by far, the hardest!! I had a headache for a week while I was waiting for pink. But, your little one will be home soon and the waiting will be a distant memory!!

[DPline]

Those last few days are the WORST! Chanting PINK, PINK, PINK for you!

[JanCA]

Although we want that PINK more than anything for you, use this time wisely...

Sleep, sleep, sleep, take a loooooong bath, go to a movie, go to nice retaurant with real table cloths, have long conversations on the phone.

After your home it will be a joyous staying awake just to watch him sleep, the most wonderful but shortest showers on record, riveting Baby Einstein videos, wonderful drive-through dining while he's asleep in the carseat, and five minute phone calls with no sentences being finished!

Oh the joys of parenthood - are exactly what we've been waiting for!!

[steve in ca]

It is absolutely INCREDIBLE the support I have received over the months from you all. I am going take all your advice, and go home tonight, and watch a good movie (pay per view is the best...definitely not a kiddie movie, although I'm not much for the slasher/blow em up/ blood and guts type guy movies), have a glass of wine, and relax. I'm trying to see a lot of movies since it will most likely be the last year in MANY that I will have seen most of what will be nominated for an Oscar, huh?! Geez, soon enough I have to be a REAL grownup? What the heck, I might even run with scissors tonight!!!

[JLStoltzie]

Just wanted to say Congrats and hope to hear you have pink this week!!! It's been a long road and it's finally coming to an end and a new beginning!

Jenny

P.S. Enjoy the movies...soon you'll be watching them in pieces!!! lol

[JanCA]

Careful!

Oh-that's the mother in me!

[GabeMom]

It is really hard, but so worth it. I can't wait to see new pictures of your little prince.

[resabelle]

Steve,

I remember waiting for pink and it was the absolute worst wait there was. I think we have it in our heads that it is over and mentally we are just ready to go. Because it could be anyday and it is "official" everyone is asking. I wish I could tell you that it will get easier but just know you've made it through the worst part. Your little one will be home soon and we can't wait to read your homecoming post. Hang in there and big hugs from those of us who have been there!

[laura-jean]

will be praying for you...

so hard to wait, isn't it?

stop eating the secretaries snacks will ya?

really, won't be long now...

laura jean

[lisam00]

For me, the wait for pink was the most difficult of all the waiting. Sooooo close yet so far.

I'm praying that you will seeing pink verrry soon. Like others have said, take this time to do things you may never get to do again...like sleep or go into a bathroom by yourself!

God bless,
Lisa