I’ll never say never when it comes to parenting because what you think you might or might not do might be quite different when you have a real life child in the midst. And there is plenty of advice around, lots of books to read and specialists weighing in on issues. But I plan to [...]
Archive for March, 2007
Parenting choices
Posted in Hodge-Podge on March 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Homework
Posted in Adoption on March 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We got our Stage II packet from the agency in the mail yesterday. I’ve had a chance to flip through it, but I think ultimately it will be faster and more efficient if DH and I review the materials together. There is a large booklet we have to read cover-to-cover, per the agency’s instructions, although [...]
It’s Monday alright
Posted in Hodge-Podge on March 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I am so tired this morning. And I should get some writing done because (a) I need to keep the book moving forward and (b) I can pretend that writing keeps my mind off the fact that we’re waiting to hear about the next contract. I’m like a big stress ball. Seriously. [...]
Coupons
Posted in Adoption on March 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
When I was pregnant I went and bought some maternity clothes and when I did so, they took down my information to send me freebies and coupons and whatnot. So I get a ton of babystuff in the mail. At first it was a bit too much so I tucked it all away, but now [...]
Annoyances
Posted in Adoption on March 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There are a few things I’ve found annoying lately. All of which deal with adoption. The first being the ignorance revolving around celebrity adoption. I get so tired of hearing people and the media itself rip into these people. First of all, every country has adoption laws, including our own. [...]
It’s done
Posted in Adoption on March 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Well, I filled out the application and sent in the fee, so I guess we’re sort of official. I guess I’m not really sure if they can tell us to take a hike based on the info I gave them. Really it was pretty basic stuff so I’m anticipating the next thing will [...]
Moving on
Posted in Adoption on March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
So last week I sent off for additional information packets from a couple of other agencies just for comparison sake. BUT I still have not received them. Now I know it hasn’t been that long, but I find this annoying. I realize international adoption and domestic are two very different animals, but [...]
A year ago today…
Posted in previous pregnancy on March 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
…we got two beautiful little pink lines. I wasn’t really expecting to remember much less feel sad, but I’ve been sad all day. It just pretty much sucks that a year after getting pregnant and we still don’t have any children at home. It just seems we’ve had one setback after another and today I’ve [...]
Lessons
Posted in Adoption on March 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I certainly won’t claim to be any kind of guru on the whole domestic adoption process since I’ve only been researching for about 3 weeks now. But I have researched a lot! Here are a few things I’ve learned:
1. At least one person has had a bad experience at every agency out there. No matter [...]
We’re back
Posted in Adoption on March 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »
We had such a wonderful trip. It was relaxing and romantic and just so nice to get away and just focus on each other. The cabin was perfect with great views and all the accoutrements we needed. We went to the aquarium (which was great), played miniature golf and went on a hike to see [...]
