One thing about adoption is absolutely certain, events are beyond our control. As a person who likes to be in control and some may even say is a tad bossy (um...actually a whole lot bossy) the uncontrollable aspects of adoption are difficult.
We have waited on pins and needles for the past week to find out the gender of the baby we have been chosen for, we continue to wait. The birth mother has visited the doctor once during this past week for blood work and labs but the ultrasound has not been done. We have been told it is scheduled to be done by Wednesday. Birth mom's scheduling and attendance of appointments is an aspect beyond our control. So we wait.
In the last few days, comments have been made by the birth mother and her support system that leads us to believe she may be having second thoughts. Pure speculation on our part and a gut feeling. We have traveled this road before. We are familiar with the "signs" the path may be changing. We are okay with whatever she decides. If she decides to parent, we only wish her the best and we accept the child was not meant to be ours.
We believe with all our hearts and down all the way to our toes, Brice and Rogan were meant to be our children. Our child will come to our family when the time is right.
Our family of five will come together. For now, we wait.