No twins

The twins were not meant to be. We received an email today that the birthmother matched with someone from another agency.

Kosmo is waiting…

 

Kosmo is keeping your crib warm for you!

Finished bedroom

Thanks Stephanie!

Written by a friend:

One day a miracle will visit you,
One day there will no longer be two.
One day you’ll get to be the parents you were destined to be,
One day you’ll finally get to see.
One day love will over flow your heart,
One day your true journey will start.
One day your dreams will come true,
One day beautiful little eyes will be looking back at you.
One day there will be a tiny hand holding tightly on to your finger,
One day you’ll get tiny kisses that always seem to linger.
One day you’ll get to be a part of something so perfect,
One day all you’re doing will feel worth it.
One day happiness will be all that you feel,
One day all your fantasies will be real.
One day you’re going to be given a tiny life to raise your own,
One day the love of a child will be shown.
One you you’ll get the things you deserve & desire,
One day you will get to be all you aspire.

By: Stephanie Teschner

Submission for twins!

A new situation came in today. She is in Nebraska and due with twins in July. We are submitting our profile tonight!

Birthmother Colleen is a 37 years old Caucasian woman due July 17, 2013 with full Caucasian twins. The gender of the babies is unknown. Colleen is receving prenatal care. Colleen denies any drugs or alcohol use during the pregnancy and she does not smoke. Colleen has 3 daughters ages 17, 13 and 7 who all live with her. All of Colleen’s children are healthy.  This pregnancy was unplanned and she cannot afford to raise two more children.

Rainbow Babies

A co-worker of mine has recently experienced a tragic loss. She sent me this quote. You are going to be a Rainbow Baby!!

“Rainbow Babies” is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn’t mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope.

It’s not our time

We heard from our case manager today, letting us know that we were not going to get the baby. The birthmother has decided to keep the baby. The birthmother was matched with a adoptive mother since July. There was some disagreement between the birth mother and adoptive mother and that agreement was ended. The birth mother then relisted with the agency yesterday.  We submitted our profile and before they were even reviewed it was decided that the birthmother wanted to raise the child. The emotional roller coaster continues.

I allowed myself to get really excited about this situation. The possibility that our child could have a sibling that is 25 minutes away is AMAZING! This adoption is a one shot deal for us. I know the importance of siblings and family. I want our child to know what that is like, to experience that sibling relationship. Lesson learned, take it one step at a time and not jump ahead, not allow myself to get excited before a match is made.

On another note, Frankie my the day brighter by hand making a baby blanket for you! It is amazing, very soft. Thanks for all the love Frankie!

Another submission

It has been a few weeks and we haven’t heard back from Suzan. I am taking that as a sign that, that will not be the situation for us. We did receive information today about another birth mother in Baltimore MD. She is due in February. No history of drug or alcohol abuse. Started prenatal care early on in the pregnancy. There is no history of mental health issues on either birth side. The birthmom is 24, Caucasian, 5’3″, curly brown hair and brown eyes. Birthdad is 25, caucasian, 6′, hazel eye and blond hair.   The parents have been together for many years and married for 1 year. Both sides of the family are in agreement and support the adoption plan. The couple has 4 other children, 3 boys and 1 girl. The oldest boy and girl live with the both parents. The third child was adopted by a single mother in Landenburg PA. The 4th child was adopted by the birth father’s mother.

Keep your figures crossed for us. This would be a great match! Hopefully we would hear back by this weekend or early next week.