We have done this many times before. Tomorrow will actually be the fourth time we have met a birth family. We met each of our sons' families and we met a family for a potential match between our boys which obviously did not result in an adoption.
We were heart broken last August when we were introduced to a beautiful baby girl and she was minutes from being part of our family and her birth family decided to parent. We know however she was not meant to be ours.
We will see if the baby to be born in approximately 40 days is meant to be part of our family. We would love to welcome her. We could not be happier to meet her biological parents tomorrow but feelings are definitely different this time.
This adoption will likely be our last go around. If this baby does not come home to us we believe we will step off this adoption roller coaster.
Our feelings are varied knowing we are at the end of the road either way.
Life takes the turns it should and we cannot control our adoption path. We can however say when we are done waiting and we are quite sure if this match does not end in an adoption we will most likely not wait for another.
We are thrilled at the possibility of becoming parents of a little girl. We are picking out names and perusing all the new must haves of the baby super stores. Our fingers and toes are crossed; prayers are being said.
What is meant to happen will and now we wait for our last chance.
6 comments:
if its not to personal may i ask why you will no longer pursue adoption if this doesn't work out
We are getting older (both 35 this year) and our boys are getting older too (soon to be 6 and 3). We have experienced two failed placements already and we hope not to experience a third, but if we do that will be enough heaviness on our hearts. We love adoption! We would go through it all again in a heart beat. I will never say never, if this were to fail and we were called again I am sure we would give any opportunity due consideration.
So excited to read the recent posts! I am sure you guys are as giddy as you are anxious & overjoyed. We've only done this once & it's still so fresh, I am excited for you :) keep us posted!
I am very happy for you. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you and hope that the meeting will be an instant connectiion. Keep us posted on the happenings. I have been through this 5 times and just hearing your news sent a thrill through me. :) By the way my last 3 came to us when I was 40, 42 and 44. :)
LOL Stacey! After trying to create our family for the last 9 years I think we made to the end of the road. Years of trying, miscarriages and adoption journeys we feel like we have run a few marathons. Hopefully we'll be rewarded and blessed one final time!
It's good to know your limits. You have been through so much. I do hope you'll be bringing a baby home, though. You're boys are wonderful!
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