I had no idea that just a week after the due date of this failed match, I'd be so happy. I've been reminded how beautiful life is. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have a husband who loves me with his entire heart. I know that he does. I'm a total dork, and he sees that every day. I don't wear make up at home, I put my jammies on the second I walk in the door from work (they're not from Victoria's Secret, either), and I can be crazy emotional. What an amazing gift to have someone to share my life who loves me completely.
AND....we got THREE phone calls about possible matches over the weekend. Two of them wanted open adoptions, which isn't something we're open to (no comments, please, it's our own preference), but one of them sounds perfect. They aren't matching her until next week, but they called to see if we'd be interested. The birthmom is due sometime in April (we'll get more details when they're ready to match) with a little GIRL!!! The birthmom has already placed a child with this agency, which they say is a great sign. I'm trying not to get too excited, but it is SO nice to have something positive to focus on. It sounds funny, but our previous match never felt good. It was always so iffy and we were always very uncomfortable with certain aspects of the situation. This one feels good. Not counting our chickens or anything, but just happy to be back in the running.
Any big Valentine plans?
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
I'm a happy girl
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I know that feeling all too well. Knowing there are women out there with your profile...trying to decide if you are the ones. It's hard to want a baby so much and know that it's because another woman could not take care and keep them. I believe that God has a plan for us,that child and for that bithmother. I have a friend who relinquished a child and even though it was very difficult, she knows still (after 20 years) she did the right thing.
And don't let anyone tell you that not accepting an open adoption is wrong....you have to do what's right for you, what's comfortable. As an adoptee I do think it should be semi open just so those records won't be sealed for later in the child's life. But you will find someone who wants the same thing you do....I hope your wait is short...I'll be watchung.
Good luck!
Just wanted to clarify quickly; we are very open to semi-open adoptions with medical records, photos, letters, pictures, etc.
Petunia, I love reading your blog! It's great to see adoption from the point of view of an adoptee who is also adopting:)
That is awesome news! How very exciting.
Don't worry about the open vs closed aspect. You are right, it's an individual decision.
Good luck... fingers crossed that this is it!!!
I am sending big hugs and great thoughts/prayers that things continue to go in a postive direction for you!
Just a side, I am the same way, I always get in my jammies as soon as I get home and I hardly ever wear make up. When you find a man to love you for who you are, you really are the richest person in the world! Man was that cheesy, what has gotten into me!!!
Oh wow! The excitement is hardly bearalbe! I can't wait to read what happens next.
I am so happy to see that you are so happy! It gives me hope that if our match fails, it won't be the end of the world. I am starting to think that when the right one comes along, you just "feel it". I don't know if that makes any sense. But both you and I had reservations the whole time about our matches and I think we had good reason to be concerned. I haven't totally given up but I'm in self preservation mode. There are those words again!
I emailed you a couple of times. I was wondering if you got them or if maybe I have the wrong email address? Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Glad you're entering a place of peace. And a better fit. I hope it happens soon for you two.
Happy to read your update! You are sounding really good.
I'll keep my fingers crossed! How exciting!
I know how it feels to be loved like that..and I am so happy that you have it too. Through all of this, I know that the one thing I CAN count on is Mr Kir and somedays it makes everything easier.
good luck!!
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