Waiting

Wow, I never knew how long 8 months felt until now. The 11 years my husband and I have been together have flown by like the blink of an eye. It has been 8 months since we have been officially accepted to be adoptive parents and have been waiting for a match. We knew going in that the process would take at least 18-24 months but in our minds we were hoping that it probably wouldn't take that long.

It's really odd to see so many pregnant co-workers. They've been around, I just never really paid attention until recently. Everytime I bump into one of them at work I say a little prayer and make a wish that we are matched soon with our own little bundle of joy. However, each day passes and nothing... I know what you're thinking, it's only been 8 months, give me a break, quit your whining.

Tonight I went online and did a search for waiting parents blog and the first link I clicked on was about a couple who has been waiting to adopt for the past 5 years and haven't been successful so they have decided to give up. Since then, the fear and thought that we may never be selected by a birthmother has crept into my mind and has settled there. *Go away negative thoughts* :) Lol.

If you are in a similar situation, or have been through this before, I would appreciate any words of wisdom you may have for us. I love to hear about people's different experiences with adoption, it makes me wonder what ours will be like once we get THE call. :) That's right, when we get the call, not if we get the call.

Thank you for taking the time to read my rambling!

G'night
Daddy To Be