Tuesday, August 17, 2010
growing our family
My husband currently works at the local University. Last month he stopped in the Women's Health Center and talked to them about pregnant women who are looking for alternatives to abortion. He left his name and number and got information on the local adopting agencies they use. I love him for so many reasons and he is golden in my mind for being proactive on growing our family. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to adopt, I just have this heart for kids in general. We just figured we would have ours first and then adopt later. However, it is clear that we are not in control. God has continued to open doors for us in the adopting arena. We are currently starting our home study and although that can be very evasive, I'm looking forward to it. I am never going to give up hope that we can procreate, I honestly believe we will, it just doesn't seem like it will happen right now.
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Hi there! Al sent me over so I wanted to say hello and welcome you to the wonderful world of blogging. I'm sorry that everything with regard to beginning your family has been challenging not to mention a roller coaster. I can relate as so many of us can :). I look forward to following you in your journey to motherhood and I can promise you a wonderful support system here in the blogosphere. Again, welcome :)
ReplyDeleteAnother blogger who was sent over by Al! Welcome to the blogging world and like Cheryl said - this community is awesome and so supportive.
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Hello! I'm also here through Al. I also live in Chicago, am a new blogger, and always planned to have a first child and adopt a second! We had two miscarriages and are trying one more time before switching our plans and adopting first. Clearly our plans haven't been God's plans either :)
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The loss of any control in life is one of the hardest things for me to come to terms with in infertility. In so many other aspects in life, it's hard work, extra effort, being a good person equals desired results. And then there's having a baby - no matter how much effort you put into it or how many docs or how long you've been waiting, there's no controlling it. The hardest lesson in patience I've ever had to learn, and I'm still not there. I still get angry when the people who have been married for 2 months get pregnant with absolutely no effort.
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I'm so glad you have a true partner in this who is just as committed and proactive to having a child as you are.
Looking forward to following along your journey and cheering you on :-D
Sent over by Al...I also live in the Chicago burbs...I went through 2 IVF cycles to have my miracle (she truly is as we only had 1 embryo to transfer) and are currently starting another cycle for #2.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to following you on your journey. If you have any questions feel free to ask!
I was also sent over by Al...We have started pursuing adoption. We just got approved last week, and are now waiting to be chosen. Adoption is definitely exciting, but there are still some emotional ups and downs. GL on your journey!
ReplyDeleteJust popped in to say Hi! I've come from Al's blog also.
ReplyDeleteHope your journey is a short one.
ctt xx