Catching up

Time is passing by so fast,.... since our first meeting with the birth parents, we have come along way.

After our first talk, they called up the next afternoon and asked if we would adopt the child. WOW! emotion overload! We still had another meeting planned with them on the upcoming Saturday. We told them yes, we are very interested, but still needed to know some information. The birth parents went to our lawyers office on Friday and discussed different issues with him. They talked about the emotional side for both couples, discussed medical history, why they were putting the child for adoption, the procedure, and several other items.

On Saturday, we were to them at 2:00 pm at the bookstore to discuss more about what they envisioned for this child, and how we can become a part. The place was packed with people~ I couldn't believe it. There were almost no tables or places to sit and talk. Jason and I found a table...it was smack dab in the middle of the room ..hahah...so much for private! We waited for them to arrive. Jason and I both were excited and scared. We waited, as I watched the clock and the entrance door. Time passed, it was 15 mins after and we had began to wonder if they had changed their minds....but then I saw them enter into the building. Such a calming feeling to see both birth mom and dad walk into the bookstore. The parking was awful, so they had to search for a place to park. Since there were so many around us, we just talked general things for awhile. We all learned a few new things about each other. As the crowd cleared the birth mom pulled out a piece of paper, she had a few questions and statements scribbled down. I smiled, and said I have a few myself~ So she began to talk and discuss issues. When the birth parents were finished, they asked about our list.... we had the same exact questions except for one.... I wanted to know how much the sweet little baby girl weighed.

As the meeting moved to the end, because they had to go to work, she asked if we would like to go to the last sonogram on Wednesday. I was almost to tears as I said YES! The four of us walked out of the building and went our separate ways. Jason and I still unsure of whats going on... a dream or something...

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday were VERY long days...counting them down till we could see the baby. Finally..... Wednesday~~ the birth parents called and said they were leaving, would we want to eat lunch and talk before the appointment. So we loaded up and headed for the drive to meet them. We arrived and waited for them at the restaurant they had selected. We waited, and waited... they called and asked us to order for them cause they were running behind. We tried out best to remember as we stood in line to place our order and theirs... it was kinda funny, we all kind liked the same thing. Our food arrived and so did the birth parents. Running low on time, but we finished up and then followed them to the Imaging Center.

What an truly amazing thing we saw. The hand of God, the Almighty Creator, to see and hear and watch .......over joyed..........as the person performed the sonogram. The birth parents are truly amazing in themselves also. Jason and I drove away from the Imaging Center with a calm peaceful feeling.

During all this time, we have been ummm C~rA!!z~Y!!!! We have been tossing names around, and cleaning up the house, trying to get ready. We still don't have the baby room ready. I guess the scared feeling overloads us still. We have bought a car seat, pack of diapers, wipes, and bottles...everything we need to come home from the hospital with!~

I guess we are still holding back because of fear.

I'm closing tonight with God's promise... We are never alone..for HE is always with us!