Things Are Good

We finished Class #9 of 10 this week.  It was a parent panel.  We got to hear the stories of several other local foster parents.  It was so inspiring and informative.  We are ready so ready.

 

We have been working on the nursery more.  We are going to paint this weekend.

 

The crib and a sign I created which will go on the other wall above the crib.

We went with Avent bottles. 

I designed this print and framed it to go above the changing table.

 

Last night we had dinner with two of the couples from our class.  It was the best time I have had in forever.  These are just really awesome people that we clicked with.  I know it will be such a blessing to continue to have them in our lives as we all embark on this same journey.  We cannot wait to make future plans to hang out again soon. 



An Update

Things are really progressing along.  This past Monday we completed our 7th Foster Care/Adoption training class.  When we arrived we handed in all of our remaining documents (my birth certificate, Chris's autobiography, our family book, and a certificate saying our house was lead free).  We are hopeful we receive a call in the next week or two to proceed with the home study.

 

I have been going a little crazy buying baby stuff.   We went last week to a local baby/kids consignment sale and got a bunch of stuff.

 

So far I have purchased - hooded towels, washcloths, blankets, swaddle blankets, sleepers, sleep sacs, a changing table, a changing table pad, a stroller, a Chicco caddy stroller, a Boppy, a Moby wrap, a carseat bundle, a pack n play, a  rock n play, a diaper bag, toys, books, and a bunch of yellow and grey decor items for the nursery.  We were given an infant carseat and a crib.  I love being able to buy baby stuff.  Although I think I may have went a little crazy.

 

This is happening... it is really happening.  We are super excited and simply cannot wait. 

To Finally Let Go

 

For so long I kept letting myself think next month will be it...

next month you will get pregnant...

 

I can't even tell you how many next months have passed...

but it has been A LOT

 

As I sit here... 36... married for over 4 years and trying for a baby for just as long I know.

 

I know that my body will never create and carry another baby.

I am starting to accept and deal with it.

It sucks, but it is my reality.

 

Secondary infertility is my reality.