When we tell people that we are adopting the first word out of their mouths is WHY? Well there isn't a simple answer to that! All I can say is that about 1 1/2 years ago, we started feeling like our family just wasn't complete. Having another biological child wasn't an option as Sam had a vasectomy soon after Carsen was born. Also, my pregnancy with Carsen was not that pleasant and there were complications with his delivery that would make further pregnancies dangerous for me and the baby. Plus, lets face it, my eggs are getting old! So when we started feeling that itch, we (um, I) started researching adoption. I looked into all the different ways to adopt, international vs domestic, private vs agency, open vs closed and MANY other options. I never knew there were so many options! Thank goodness for the internet and blogs! How did people ever gather information and make decisions without it? After researching them all and deciding what was important to us we chose to do a domestic minority adoption. What this means is we will adopt from the United States and the baby will most likely either be African American or Bi-racial. We are requesting a newborn baby girl! Yes you can request the gender! What a concept! Sam keeps telling Carsen that he ruined it for any more boys! I prefer to explain it as we want each child to have their own importance....Samantha the oldest, Carsen the only boy, and the new baby the youngest. Speaking of Carsen and Samantha, they are thrilled beyond belief! And yes, Carsen is okay with the baby being a girl. He is so excited to be getting a baby that he doesn't care if it is a boy or a girl. Samantha of course is thrilled with having a sister. They tell anyone who will listen that we are adopting a baby. Carsen is however confused....He told me the other day, babies are so cute, why would someone give one away? So, I had to explain to him that not everyone is capable of caring for them.
When is all this gong to happen? Well, we sent our application in June 23rd. I spoke with our agency worker and she estimates that our home study will be done in September. After our home study is approved we should have a baby in one to six months! We will probably be on the later side since we are requesting a girl. WOW!!!! Of course it could be longer, but still that is soon!
I will try to keep this updated to keep you informed of what is going on. Please keep us in your prayers.
TTFN
Halloween
13 years ago
6 comments:
WOW!! AWESOME!!! This is sooo exciting! We are so happy to get another little one in the neighborhood. Remember, your babysitter lives just across the street ;-)
Mark wants to know if she will be a hockey player like Sam?!??
I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a grandma again. I love you all!
I am so happy for you guys. That gives us two new babies around the same time and you know by now all babies are welcomed into this family no matter how they get here. Keep up posted. We love ya. Aunt Beth
We are so excited about having another grandchild in the family especially a girl since we're out numbered on the side of the family. You have such a wonderful family for a new addition to come to. Love Grandma Gizmo and Grandpa
Wow you guys! of course we are all so excited to see your family grow. we love busy households. i can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whether a baby grows in your belly or your heart we are so happy to have another Taylor to love. God could not have picked a better family to bless. We love you guys so much and can't wait to help in any way we can. Can't wait to kiss those sweet toes too! Love you! Brian, Kim, Mr. Noah & Sophia
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