Our journey to adopting a child has begun!

Our journey to adopting a child has begun! blog

Our social worker came out to our home (I don't remember if I mentioned it already, but we are switching to a more local agency) to meet with us and inspect our home. It was sweet....she cried when she saw our nursery - it is still exactly the way it was when we decorated it for Gavin's arrival (the adoption that fell through at the last minute). She said that it must be so hard for us to go into that room - but honestly it doesn't feel like "Gavin's room" anymore...it is just a room waiting for a baby. She was really very nice and helped us put together a profile to show birthparents. So now we just have to wait for a call.

My aunt is putting together a fund raiser for us that will be held at the church. By now, we have probably spent almost $40,000 on trying to start our family and have nothing really to show for it. We certainly don't have an additional $15,000 or so for adoption - so everyone has been chipping in and organizing an event to help us raise the money - my family is just amazing!!!! We will be having a silent auction and local football players (for the Browns) are donating signed items to auction off, a mom that I babysit for works for a jewelry company and they are donating earrings and other items, and my brother owns a brewery and is donating gift certificates. It literally makes me cry when I think about how generous and thoughtful the people in our lives have been throughout this whole journey.

I am actually getting excited and am trying very hard to focus on the good aspects of adopting and let go of all of those negative thoughts and fears. So far, we have been doing really well. Ed is super excited which helps. It never mattered to him whether or not the baby that we have is biologically ours or not. I am more nervous about letting go of the "pregnancy" part. We are open to having a child of any race and background so we will see what child is meant for us.....
7.14.2012

Member Comments About this Blog Entry

	"I'm always thinking about you and I can't wait for you to have a child of your own. I can't think of anyone more deserving :) Good luck with the process! It's so wonderful to hear that your church is going to help you out financially!" -- KJANDBABY

	"best wishes for a full and happy family soon! i love that your community is being so compassionate towards you on this difficult journey." -- BLUDRAGONFLY180

	"I'm very excited for you guys!!!! It is no wonder that so many people are really helping you guys....you guys are great people and truly deserve to be parents and everyone knows it! I cannot wait to see what little baby is meant to be yours. I have so much hope, excitment, and love in my heart for you and I hope this is the first of many many ups in your life and no more of these devastating heartaches. I look foward to seeing you and Ed build an amazing family!" -- KELLY42105

	"I think the part that made me the most emotional was "any race". I guess because we are an interracial family and I know not everyone is supportive of that it hits close to my heart. Do not get me wrong, I understand people wanting to experience pregnancy and have a child who looks like them, etc... But I think that he color of your baby's skin won't matter once they're in your arms. I wouldn't judge you for not being open about it, but I guess I have an appreciation that you are :) I'm so h..." -- ANGE_AHMED

	"I am so excited that you guys are moving forward with your dreams! I admire your great attitude. :) Best of luck." -- DREAMER77

	"That's amazing that your community is helping make your dreams come true. Glad to hear you are doing well and starting your adoption journey so positively. Hope you get that call very soon , you really deserve it!" -- MOMMA-ROO