Many children that join families through adoption have so much fear. I see it in the pictures of the children that are newly home. I saw it both times in Ethiopia in the other children, and I saw it in my son's eyes and in my daughter's eyes. It can come out as many behaviors. It can come out as sadness, anger, or a need to be in constant motion. It can come out at as shyness, being withdrawn, a wide-eyed look, or clingyness. With my son, I wish I had done a better job of recognizing. But the "I wish..." and "I should have..." don't do much good now. I just wrap it up in a hug the best I can when I see it in my son now, and my mom is so good at this. She is so good for my son.
With my daughter, her fear wasn't/isn't as noticable. She is most fearful of being wrapped too tightly or held too close. She almost looks like she is in pain and tears spring to her eyes. It is scary for her probably because it triggers some scary/sad/confusing memory for her. So we have been working on this. I wait for when she is ready to have the towel around her after bath. I rock her before nap time, talking gently, and singing. It's working. I can see the fear disappearing slowly. And she wants to be closer to me since we have been working on this more. She want to rest her head on my shoulder more. Eventually it will just be natural, for now, it is work.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Snug in My Bed
It is now quite apparent that my children were quite different at homecoming. I thought I would always rush in to pick up my daughter every time that she cried in her bed like I did with my son. However, last week, we entered a different mode. She had been home for over two months and had been consistently sleeping soundly in her crib during nap time and at night for a month. Suddenly she wasn't going to sleep during naps, but crying because I would come rushing in to comfort her.
For two days during afternoon nap it was torture. I went in when she cried; I helped her lay back down and I left. I think the first day I probably went in 50 or more times, the second day maybe 25. I questioned myself like I always do. It was hard. She was mad. And now she sleeps soundly during her nap times.
She snuggles into her bed with her blankie and puppy dog until she falls asleep and she is a much happier baby, and I am a much happier mom.
For two days during afternoon nap it was torture. I went in when she cried; I helped her lay back down and I left. I think the first day I probably went in 50 or more times, the second day maybe 25. I questioned myself like I always do. It was hard. She was mad. And now she sleeps soundly during her nap times.
She snuggles into her bed with her blankie and puppy dog until she falls asleep and she is a much happier baby, and I am a much happier mom.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Hitting
My son came home hitting. I would like to say I was always calm; that I handled it well, everytime, everyday, but I didn't. I knew I wanted to gently hold his hands and tell him, "No hitting. That hurts, Mommy." The truth is I did this, but I also showed my anger on my face and with my tone. My son was coming from a place of fear, and I know that my anger only played into that place of fear.
If I could go back and do this again with my son, this is one of my responses I would have changed with him. This was really one of the most frustrating behaviors he had, but I understand it now.
If I could go back and do this again with my son, this is one of my responses I would have changed with him. This was really one of the most frustrating behaviors he had, but I understand it now.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sleep
Today I would like to tackle the sleep issue. It is one that I feel good about; I feel like I mostly got this right from the very beginning. I don't feel this way about everything.
It helped that it was just my son and I. I didn't have any other children to tuck into bed. I could rest when my son did.
First, I'll talk about night time. The first 2-3 weeks, he slept in my bed. We would do the bedtime routine, pajamas, teeth, read books, and then I would rock him. Usually I would rock him to sleep, and I know that everyone might not agree with this, but I rocked him for well over a year for every nap and every bedtime, and when I was at work, my mom would rock him. I loved it; I miss it. Anyway, once he was asleep in my bed, I would try to sleep too, but I would often end up on the couch. He awoke often. I went to comfort him every time, every night. I never let him cry it out; I don't agree with that method with adopted children.
After a few weeks, he was sleeping more soundly, so I would put him in his crib at night, and I would sleep on a twin mattress next to him. He would often glance at me to make sure I was there. Sometimes he would fall asleep holding my hand. It was sweet. It was tiring. I remember the first blessed night we both slept the whole night in our own beds. Heavenly.
Naptimes were much harder. My son would usually fall asleep as I rocked him, but once in his crib, he would wake up crying so many times. His cries were of a scared little boy. Each time I would get him and rock him back to sleep. I can't even remember how long it took for him to finally sleep through naps. If he had an exceptionally busy day he would wake up more during nap time.
It helped that it was just my son and I. I didn't have any other children to tuck into bed. I could rest when my son did.
First, I'll talk about night time. The first 2-3 weeks, he slept in my bed. We would do the bedtime routine, pajamas, teeth, read books, and then I would rock him. Usually I would rock him to sleep, and I know that everyone might not agree with this, but I rocked him for well over a year for every nap and every bedtime, and when I was at work, my mom would rock him. I loved it; I miss it. Anyway, once he was asleep in my bed, I would try to sleep too, but I would often end up on the couch. He awoke often. I went to comfort him every time, every night. I never let him cry it out; I don't agree with that method with adopted children.
After a few weeks, he was sleeping more soundly, so I would put him in his crib at night, and I would sleep on a twin mattress next to him. He would often glance at me to make sure I was there. Sometimes he would fall asleep holding my hand. It was sweet. It was tiring. I remember the first blessed night we both slept the whole night in our own beds. Heavenly.
Naptimes were much harder. My son would usually fall asleep as I rocked him, but once in his crib, he would wake up crying so many times. His cries were of a scared little boy. Each time I would get him and rock him back to sleep. I can't even remember how long it took for him to finally sleep through naps. If he had an exceptionally busy day he would wake up more during nap time.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Once my daughter gets home, I will have experienced two different adoptions. One of my son, who was about two years old at homecoming in 2008. This would be considered a toddler adoption. One of my daughter, who will be about 11 months at homecoming. I know that each experience will be completely different and that each child is different, but I would like to chronicle some of our experiences in hopes of helping, or just empathizing with, other families.
A little background on my son. He is full of life. When it comes to fight or flight situations, he will fight...every time,but he is learning to control this. He is smart and fiesty. He is goofy and a tease. He also likes to be in control, and I am not sure if this is nature or nurture, but he is who he is. And I love him.
My first reflection will be on hand holding, because it was one of the hardest things for us to tackle. On homecoming, my son was at an age when he was striving for independence, but needing dependence too, and would jump between the two regularly. He knew that he had to hold my hand when we crossed a street or in parking lots, but he would vehemently fight it other places. When he was two I would whisk him up in my arms and carry him instead.
However, when he turned three, and he was much bigger, we were still struggling with this. I knew I had to try various tactics. Here is what did NOT work; forcing him to hold my hand, telling him how much I liked to hold his hand, giving time outs for not listening, and trying the squeeze hands and smile at each other method that I read in a book. He wasn't buying it. Here is what finally worked...it took time, over a year. (and it still doesn't always work, especially if he is tired)
1. Being neutral when hand holding was optional. He would say, "Do you like holding my hand?" I would respond, "It doesn't matter, either way." Most times he would hold my hand then and say, "I like holding your hand." I would respond, "Ok."
2. When it wasn't optional like in a busy store, I would say, "I am going to hold your hand, because I need to know where you are and keep you safe." I would keep it neutral, but non-optional. This worked, still does.
3. Singing, "I wanna hold your hand...." (Even though this wasn't neutral, he still liked it.)
I do view hand holding as partly symbolic on attachment and bonding, and so it was frustrating that it took so long for this to become comfortable for us and not something that we battled with on most outing. And being completely honest, we still have our days where I feel like we are duking it out with each other. Sigh.
I think my next entry will be on sleeping issues, especially when we first got home.
A little background on my son. He is full of life. When it comes to fight or flight situations, he will fight...every time,but he is learning to control this. He is smart and fiesty. He is goofy and a tease. He also likes to be in control, and I am not sure if this is nature or nurture, but he is who he is. And I love him.
My first reflection will be on hand holding, because it was one of the hardest things for us to tackle. On homecoming, my son was at an age when he was striving for independence, but needing dependence too, and would jump between the two regularly. He knew that he had to hold my hand when we crossed a street or in parking lots, but he would vehemently fight it other places. When he was two I would whisk him up in my arms and carry him instead.
However, when he turned three, and he was much bigger, we were still struggling with this. I knew I had to try various tactics. Here is what did NOT work; forcing him to hold my hand, telling him how much I liked to hold his hand, giving time outs for not listening, and trying the squeeze hands and smile at each other method that I read in a book. He wasn't buying it. Here is what finally worked...it took time, over a year. (and it still doesn't always work, especially if he is tired)
1. Being neutral when hand holding was optional. He would say, "Do you like holding my hand?" I would respond, "It doesn't matter, either way." Most times he would hold my hand then and say, "I like holding your hand." I would respond, "Ok."
2. When it wasn't optional like in a busy store, I would say, "I am going to hold your hand, because I need to know where you are and keep you safe." I would keep it neutral, but non-optional. This worked, still does.
3. Singing, "I wanna hold your hand...." (Even though this wasn't neutral, he still liked it.)
I do view hand holding as partly symbolic on attachment and bonding, and so it was frustrating that it took so long for this to become comfortable for us and not something that we battled with on most outing. And being completely honest, we still have our days where I feel like we are duking it out with each other. Sigh.
I think my next entry will be on sleeping issues, especially when we first got home.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
It Could Be Worse...
It Could Be Better.
It was a dark week. The sky was bright, the sun was shining, but it felt gloomy after the fun of the holiday weekend. The number of embassy dates in Ethiopia has been cut in half. That is the only thing that is keeping me from bringing Elaina home, our embassy date. It sounds like the embassy dates will be restored sometime in August, but it puts us back at least a month, so I will most likely be traveling in September instead of August. I feel like we have been already waited too long. It is difficult to know that I am missing weeks and months of my daughter's life, and she is still in an orphanage instead of home with Levi and me. It has been hard not to dwell on this during the week, but I am hoping to be back in the fun of the summer soon.
It was a dark week. The sky was bright, the sun was shining, but it felt gloomy after the fun of the holiday weekend. The number of embassy dates in Ethiopia has been cut in half. That is the only thing that is keeping me from bringing Elaina home, our embassy date. It sounds like the embassy dates will be restored sometime in August, but it puts us back at least a month, so I will most likely be traveling in September instead of August. I feel like we have been already waited too long. It is difficult to know that I am missing weeks and months of my daughter's life, and she is still in an orphanage instead of home with Levi and me. It has been hard not to dwell on this during the week, but I am hoping to be back in the fun of the summer soon.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Heart for Adoption Sale
My friends Holly and Ben have a heart for adoption. I first met them on the way to Ethiopia to bring Levi home. They were traveling to bring home their daughter Bereket. They also have a daughter named Ellie whom they adopted from Korea. It is my honor to help them as they begin the adoption process again.
Holly is an amazing artist and she has recently put her art into necklaces. Each necklace is just $15 and you can pay by check or cash. (checks to Holly or Ben Kladder). The pendants are a little less than an inch and the chains are 24", but can be shortened to your preference. Each one is beautiful, the pictures don't do them justice. They would make wonderful birthday or Christmas presents.
If you would you like to purchase a necklace, please email me at bpostema724@yahoo.com .
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Holly is an amazing artist and she has recently put her art into necklaces. Each necklace is just $15 and you can pay by check or cash. (checks to Holly or Ben Kladder). The pendants are a little less than an inch and the chains are 24", but can be shortened to your preference. Each one is beautiful, the pictures don't do them justice. They would make wonderful birthday or Christmas presents.
If you would you like to purchase a necklace, please email me at bpostema724@yahoo.com .
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Blogs Joined
Now that we have passed court and "E" is legally my daughter, I feel the need to join this blog with my other one. If you have been following me here, and would like to read my private family blog, please leave a brief message of who you are how you know me, and your email address. I will send you an invite.
I will continue to post some information on here as we travel and bring Baby Girl home too though.
I will continue to post some information on here as we travel and bring Baby Girl home too though.
Monday, June 7, 2010
We PASSED Court!
What more can I say? Thank you for all of the prayers. I am officially the mother of two now! WOW!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Free Adoption and Foster Care Seminar
This is something to definitely try to make it to. I went last year and it was great!
Speaker: Bettye Jo Bell (Adoption Psychologist and Attachment Therapist)
Friday June 4, 7-9 pm
Forest Park Covenant Church
3815 Henry St.
Muskegon, MI
RSVP ginnyschutter at aol dot com
Let me know if you want to know more. Leave me a comment.
Speaker: Bettye Jo Bell (Adoption Psychologist and Attachment Therapist)
Friday June 4, 7-9 pm
Forest Park Covenant Church
3815 Henry St.
Muskegon, MI
RSVP ginnyschutter at aol dot com
Let me know if you want to know more. Leave me a comment.
Friday, May 14, 2010
COURT DATE!!!
I was just informed that my court date is June 7!!! Amazing!!! If we pass the first time, traveling in July is likely. I am suddenly so nervous and excited! This is really happening, and we will soon go from a family of two to a family of three. WOW!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
One Day Closer to Baby E
One thought goes through my mind quite often as I wait to hear about a court date and then traveling. It is this, "Everyday is one day closer to my daughter." That sole thought keeps me getting through the day to day. No matter what happens in a day, good or bad, I am always one day closer. Of course, I try to enjoy each day to the fullest, but when you have a small babe on your mind, that isn't always easy. I find myself quite distracted at times.
If you are wondering about the rest of the process, these are the two main events that need to happen before Baby E comes home.
1. Court Date: This will probably, in my best estimate, happen in early to mid summer. I may have more than one court date depending on a number of factors. Once we pass court, that means that Baby E is legally my daughter.
2. Embassy Date: This is when I will get to go to Ethiopia, appear at the US embassy and then travel home with Baby E. Before the embassy date, my agency will be working hard to gather the necessary paperwork and get the necessary clearance to do this.
Those are the facts; the emotions, as always, are a little more complex. But look... the day is over half done, the rest is filled with fun with my son, and when we go to sleep, we are one day closer to E. Amazing! And she is one day closer to us.
If you are wondering about the rest of the process, these are the two main events that need to happen before Baby E comes home.
1. Court Date: This will probably, in my best estimate, happen in early to mid summer. I may have more than one court date depending on a number of factors. Once we pass court, that means that Baby E is legally my daughter.
2. Embassy Date: This is when I will get to go to Ethiopia, appear at the US embassy and then travel home with Baby E. Before the embassy date, my agency will be working hard to gather the necessary paperwork and get the necessary clearance to do this.
Those are the facts; the emotions, as always, are a little more complex. But look... the day is over half done, the rest is filled with fun with my son, and when we go to sleep, we are one day closer to E. Amazing! And she is one day closer to us.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Referral!!!
I am so happy to announce that today at about 5:00 pm I received my referral for a precious baby girl. She is almost seventh months and is sweet beyond belief. I will not be able to post her picture until after we come home together. Until then...she has big beautiful eyes, amazingly curly hair, and cute archy eyebrows (just like Levi's). We are so blessed!
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Next Phone Call
It is quite an interesting place to be, to imagine that the next phone could be THE CALL!!! It is not likely; my agency reps inform me that it could be a couple months still, but knowing the next call could be THE CALL is an exciting place to be, and keeps me jumping whenever the phone rings.
Friday, April 16, 2010
2 Months (and a day)
Yesterday marked two months of officially waiting. I guess it is good that I didn't think about that until today...it means time is slipping past. It has also been beautiful this week and Levi and I have been outside everyday until supper. Well, except for today. It was sunny, but cold and windy. I wonder what surprises this next month will bring.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Oh, It's Lonely at the Top!
I am number one on both lists, the overall list and the singles' list. And I am rejoicing, but at the same time, it is lonely up here.
The facts are that I will probably be #1 for a few more weeks, maybe months (hopefully not months). In basketball, this would be great, to be #1; I would rule the court. In adoption world though, it does mean that I am closer to knowing my daughter and getting her home. At the same time, it means I will need to travel twice if I get my referral after May 1, which I most likely will.
The emotional side is a little more jumbled and complex. I do want to travel for court, I will get to see my daughter then. I do not want to travel for court, I will leave Levi and not be able to come home with my daughter until later. I am excited for all of the other babies and children that have been referred to families. I am sad for me, Levi, and my daughter; that we continue to wait for each other; I think she is already waiting for us. I am so happy to be closer to knowing who this sweet babe is. I am struggling with the emotions that come with this wait. I realize that I have been waiting such a short time...so so so short compared to some. I sorrow at the fact that I have been skipped over due to being single. (By the way, single adoptive moms are great! I know other parents are great too, but I am partial to single adoptive moms; they are steadfast, dedicated, and lovely. That's right, lovely. I am proud to be one.)
So that is where I am right now, at the top. #1.
On a side note; for all of those that know adoption jargon, my I-171H arrived yesterday. With Levi's adoption, I waited three long months for this! This time it took two weeks from my fingerprinting appointment. Amazing!
The facts are that I will probably be #1 for a few more weeks, maybe months (hopefully not months). In basketball, this would be great, to be #1; I would rule the court. In adoption world though, it does mean that I am closer to knowing my daughter and getting her home. At the same time, it means I will need to travel twice if I get my referral after May 1, which I most likely will.
The emotional side is a little more jumbled and complex. I do want to travel for court, I will get to see my daughter then. I do not want to travel for court, I will leave Levi and not be able to come home with my daughter until later. I am excited for all of the other babies and children that have been referred to families. I am sad for me, Levi, and my daughter; that we continue to wait for each other; I think she is already waiting for us. I am so happy to be closer to knowing who this sweet babe is. I am struggling with the emotions that come with this wait. I realize that I have been waiting such a short time...so so so short compared to some. I sorrow at the fact that I have been skipped over due to being single. (By the way, single adoptive moms are great! I know other parents are great too, but I am partial to single adoptive moms; they are steadfast, dedicated, and lovely. That's right, lovely. I am proud to be one.)
So that is where I am right now, at the top. #1.
On a side note; for all of those that know adoption jargon, my I-171H arrived yesterday. With Levi's adoption, I waited three long months for this! This time it took two weeks from my fingerprinting appointment. Amazing!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Baby Girl
I imagine her...and I long for her...and someday she will be home. There is grief on my end for the difficulty of this wait, but I know there is worse grief on her end, not just hers. But someday she will be home. And I am relying on God to know when that will be.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Skipped
Yesterday when I checked my agency's Yahoo group, I realized that I had been skipped. The couple under me on the waitlist received a referral for a baby girl. It hit me hard and I was thankful that Levi was preoccupied with watching Dora as the sadness washed over me. It was going to happen, that couples lower on the list would get referrals before me since singles are being spaced out, but it didn't seem like it would really happen until it did.
But I'm doing alright. I have had my moments of sadness and anger and I've poured it out to God. And life continues.
But I'm doing alright. I have had my moments of sadness and anger and I've poured it out to God. And life continues.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Many Families Blessed
In the last week the families on the waiting list have gotten many referrals. What a blessing for so many families and the children and babes! What exciting and long awaited news!
Hopefully it won't be long until I can rejoice with news of a referral of my future daughter. I am trying to be relaxed and not anxious about this, but it is hard for me. I think much is learned in the process; however, it is one of the most difficult things I've ever done.
For tonight though, I rejoice with those that are rejoicing with some of the most wonderful news a family could ever receive.
Hopefully it won't be long until I can rejoice with news of a referral of my future daughter. I am trying to be relaxed and not anxious about this, but it is hard for me. I think much is learned in the process; however, it is one of the most difficult things I've ever done.
For tonight though, I rejoice with those that are rejoicing with some of the most wonderful news a family could ever receive.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Getting Inked and One Month of Waiting
My fingerprinting appointment for immigration approval is March 30. It feels good to be able to do something during the waiting period.
Today also marks one month of waiting for my referral for my daughter. It has had its ups and downs, and I am hoping that the next month will be mostly filled with good news.
Today also marks one month of waiting for my referral for my daughter. It has had its ups and downs, and I am hoping that the next month will be mostly filled with good news.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
It's Time
I think it is time to write about the latest adoption development. I have gone through the emotions of denial (which felt more like being stunned), anger, panic, and a few others. I can't say that I have found any pleasant emotions yet. One night this week, I woke up at 2:30 am and didn't fall back to sleep until 4.
It was announced this week that adoptive parents will need to take two trips to Ethiopia to bring their children home. One of my trips will be for the court date and one will be for the embassy date and to take my daughter home. Why the panic? It means twice the cost for traveling, leaving Levi twice, and finding someone to travel with twice or going on my own. It also means going through jet lag, culture shock, and the unknowns of traveling twice. And maybe one of the hardest, I will get to meet my daughter and then have to go back home without her for a couple of months.
I am trying to keep in perspective. I am still able to adopt from Ethiopia. I will get to see my daughter and hold her for a week on the first trip. That will be a treasure. When she comes home, she will immediately be a citizen. (I'm still waiting on the paperwork that declares Levi a citizen.)
I know that God sees it all, what is and what is coming. I am trying to trust Him.
It was announced this week that adoptive parents will need to take two trips to Ethiopia to bring their children home. One of my trips will be for the court date and one will be for the embassy date and to take my daughter home. Why the panic? It means twice the cost for traveling, leaving Levi twice, and finding someone to travel with twice or going on my own. It also means going through jet lag, culture shock, and the unknowns of traveling twice. And maybe one of the hardest, I will get to meet my daughter and then have to go back home without her for a couple of months.
I am trying to keep in perspective. I am still able to adopt from Ethiopia. I will get to see my daughter and hold her for a week on the first trip. That will be a treasure. When she comes home, she will immediately be a citizen. (I'm still waiting on the paperwork that declares Levi a citizen.)
I know that God sees it all, what is and what is coming. I am trying to trust Him.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Singles News
As of last week, I was notified that it may take longer for singles to get referrals and have court dates scheduled. There, I've written it. The director informed us that adopting from Ethiopia as a single is riskier than ever. I am still hopeful to complete my second adoption from Ethiopia.
I have let the news settle in my mind the last few days. I am not #16 on the list anymore, I am some unknown number on a singles list and the timeline is unknown for now. I am hoping to have more positive news in the future or atleast know more about the unknowns.
I am trying to stay positive. Mostly successfully, but this IS on my mind.
I have let the news settle in my mind the last few days. I am not #16 on the list anymore, I am some unknown number on a singles list and the timeline is unknown for now. I am hoping to have more positive news in the future or atleast know more about the unknowns.
I am trying to stay positive. Mostly successfully, but this IS on my mind.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Officially Waiting
Today my agency representative let me know that as of yesterday I am officially on the wait list now that she has seen my dossier and it looks in order. Yippee!!! She said I am either #16 or #17 on the list. My dossier is now on its way for approval and certification at various places, including Oregon and DC, before making its trek overseas to Ethiopia. It will take about 3-4 weeks to go where it needs to go before arriving there.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Homestudy Completed
Today my homestudy social worker emailed my homestudy for approval. My excitement is growing daily as I realize that each step is getting me closer to my daughter. The next step will be to get my homestudy notarized and state sealed, and mail it with my dossier. Hopefully I can get that done in the next week too.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Send it on its way
I am getting anxious to send all of my paperwork to Ethiopia. I am probably about three weeks away from getting it to my agency, and then it will take 3-5 weeks to get to Ethiopia. There it will be translated, reviewed, and all prayers answered, approved. Based on the latest news from my agency, once I am on the waiting list, it will take about 4-6 months for a referral.
Levi has decided that since we don't have a name picked out for our girl, that for now she is "our baby". I love how he calls her "our baby". He always does it in a sweet thoughtful way.
Levi has decided that since we don't have a name picked out for our girl, that for now she is "our baby". I love how he calls her "our baby". He always does it in a sweet thoughtful way.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Final Homestudy Visit
Today I had the last of the homestudy visits. I am so relieved. I think that is the best word to describe it, 'relieved'. This time the meeting was at our home. Levi was in constant motion, exited, nervous, and not sure how to act. He loved the social worker, and I think he saw her as a big kid. He was quite funny now that I think about it. I admit to be that embarrassed parent as he jumped on her again and again. She seemed to tolerate it quite well. There is something about social workers that I think makes Levi regress a little bit. I am not sure why, but I think that he can just sense that a person is a social worker and he acts up some. He did the same thing at every visit my first social worker made.
Anyway, now it will be about two weeks to wrap everything up, and then I think my paperwork should be on its way. This is moving so fast! I am getting more and more excited.
We are trying to think of a name for our baby girl. So far the best plan is to steal the name that my sister is going to possibly name their next baby. This is Levi's plan at least. I keep telling him that Aunt Sarah may never talk to us again; his response is that we both can use the name.
Baby girl, you don't have a name from us yet, but we love you! We are pretty sure you are out there in the world already. We can't wait to meet you.
Anyway, now it will be about two weeks to wrap everything up, and then I think my paperwork should be on its way. This is moving so fast! I am getting more and more excited.
We are trying to think of a name for our baby girl. So far the best plan is to steal the name that my sister is going to possibly name their next baby. This is Levi's plan at least. I keep telling him that Aunt Sarah may never talk to us again; his response is that we both can use the name.
Baby girl, you don't have a name from us yet, but we love you! We are pretty sure you are out there in the world already. We can't wait to meet you.
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