I am so much more layed back this time around with adoption. Whenever it happens is great and I am more patient about the wait...so far. Because of my lax attitude I have been thinking a lot about our "paper pregnancy" versus a "belly pregnancy". Let me just share with you a few of my thoughts...you have been warned. These thoughts are how I compare the two pregnancies, from my experience, which is only one-sided.
* When we fill out our paperwork and finally turn it into our caseworker...seeing that little blue line saying "pregnant" (you know, the little pee stick)
* Our first interview with the caseworker and agency...The first visit to the doctor's confirming the pregnancy.
* Preparing our profile; scrapbook pages, letter to the birthparents, and web profile...putting up the first ultrasound picture.
* Homestudy...decorating the nursery. (The homestudy is where our caseworker comes into our home to make sure our home is safe for a child; outlet covers, cupboard locks, fire extinquishers, smoke and CO2 alarms, safe neighborhood, age of roof, and where the new baby will be sleeping.
* Waiting for the background checks to come back from the state and FBI...getting bigger and not necessarily enjoying the body changes. (Don't know what that is like, but from what I hear)
* Food cravings...Food cravings
* Getting the letter that we are approved...Hearing the heartbeat, it's actually for real now.
* The wait...nausea, throwing up, peeing all day, uncomfortable sitting down, getting up, can't see my feet, wish I could still do situps, backaches; you get the idea.
* Hearing from our birthparents, waiting for baby to come...going into labor; some pain, short times of rest, then more pain, the blessed epidural.
* The birth of our baby...the birth of the baby.
Please remember, I have not ever been pregnant, and so my comparisons are from what I hear its like.
We had our homestudy today. Yeah! With our homestudy done, I am now about in my 5th or 6th month of pregnancy when my belly is growing, and I am not really liking the changes (although if I was blessed to carry my own child, I think I would love my belly). Waiting for the background checks is not one of my favorite parts of the "paper pregnancy"...but always worth it in the end.
14 comments:
What a process! That was so clever. Bless your heart, Paula! I hope so much that you have a baby to hold in your arms in the next few months. I'm sure it helps so much that you have a good attitude about it all! Our prayers are with you, as always.
What a great post, I love the comparisons, so what is the comparison to stretch marks? I love it, keep us posted often on this process, it makes me so excited for you guys.
I couldn't have said it better than Valeri up there. Very clever and funny. GOOD luck what an excited time for you!
Cute post! I loved reading this. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you. Way to be positive!
You are clever. I agree. Do you have any idea what "flavor" of baby you're getting (boy or girl) yet? Either way, very exciting. The last trimester sucks... so hang in there, it's worth it! ;)
You took the words right out of my mouth! We are just barely starting our paperwork for our next adoption and it is exactly like you described! Wishing you the best of luck and sending baby dust your way :)
Laura ( Rachel's friend)
I'd say it sounds like you hit things right on the nose! Cute comparison!
I'm super excited for you to get to go to Stephenie's book signing next week. Let us know how that is!
I just made a blog so now I can post comments...kya is so stinkin cute! I have been watching her grow up on your blog and I have loved it. lets keep in touch through blogging - I will link you. Me and jordans address is jandhhumbert.blogspot.com
Did I miss something? I was wondering if you were going to adopt again. I am so excited for you! I love the comparisons and many of us are also one-sided so we couldn't say for sure either what it's like, but I think your comparisons are pretty fair and it was very creative and funny to read! However, I wish I would have know sooner considering you are so far along now :)
Okay...those seem pretty accurate to me. I'm thrilled for you! Hope it happens real soon! We'll continue to pray for your family and that intended soul who is meant to be part of your family!
Hey Paula!!! well I am due July 27th, but I will do everything in my power to have her come early. We are going to Columbus Ohio for dental school in August, but for the time being - yes, we still live in the lovely "hauciendas". By the way we are so excited for you two doing the adoption thing - I hope something happens real soon!
Congratulations Paula! Best wishes!
Great post, rather interesting.
I enjoyed reading your post. We are praying for you guys and hope it is a quick and easy "pregnancy and birth".
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