Friday, May 8, 2009

Adopting is like planning your wedding

In the very beginning you are thrilled. The thought of the planning is so exciting. You research and think ahead to the big day. It feels like it will be here before you know it.

Then months into it you begin to drag a little. You are exhausted thinking about the details and what could go wrong. Everyone asks, "how's it going"? The reply gets less enthusiastic. You feel like you have so much to do but need a break from thinking about it. It's not that you aren't still excited its just that you need it to hurry up and happen.

By the time the big day is close all you can think about is getting it over with. You have been on a roller coaster for a year and would like to get off and go to the honeymoon or finally hold your baby.

The big difference: For me, after we were married it didn't feel much different. I doubt that will be the case when the baby is here-I expect everything to change for the better.

So here is my optimistic side: we (once again) should be less then 9 months from getting our referral. Of course wait times may increase again but I have to keep hoping for the best.

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