FAIL

Chad and I thought we would have some good news to share very soon but unfortunately, we don't.  We recently learned that the woman who had selected us to parent her baby boy decided to parent.  We thought our dreams were finally going to come true and we were thrilled.  Although it was sad for us, I'm all for birth parents parenting if that's what they feel is the best decision. I really hope everything works out for her. Adoption is not definetely not for the faint of heart.  As for us, we hope to be matched again soon!

Unfortunately failed matches are part of the process of adoption. It is very common, and our failed match could have been much worse. I've heard about  failed matches just days before the baby was due or even after the baby was born.  Luckily, that was not the case in our situtation.  

We found out last week that things were going south on the adoption front.  On Friday night after work, I skipped the gym and brought home a Papa Murphy's pizza and we hunkered in all night catching up on our shows, eating pizza and Halloween candy.  I may or may not have had to go buy some more candy.  

I've heard several times that we'll get pregnant after we adopt (BTW-  I absolustely hate hearing that), but maybe the same can be said for a failed match-we'll get matched again very soon!  We can only hope!!   

Baby Stuff!

Since I've had some time on my hands, I've been doing some projects to finish off the nursery. I found this idea for a book sling on pinterest and just loved it. A friend of mine and former co-worker is a great seamstress so I had her sew this book sling for me. I picked out the fabirc and think it's just adorable! I can't wait until I have the opportunity to start reading to our little one.

It's Official!!

About two weeks ago, Chad and I learned that we were officially approved to adopt a child thru the Adoption Option parnthership thru the Village and Lutheran Social Services.  We started the process in September so it was close to 9 months that we were in the approval process.  We are thrilled to actually be a waiting family.  We know the journey is still long and hard but at least we're making progress to achieve the dream we have also wanted-to be a mom and a dad! 

We have a busy summer ahead of us with three weddings in June, a trip to Minneapolis for my birthday and several motorcycle trips planned.  We had a nice Memorial Day weekend and spent Memorial Day at the Veteran's Cemetery in Mandan, ND honoring the service men and woman.  It was really cold out there but it's the least I could do to support what a special place.   

Nursery

I wanted to get a few things for the nursery to include in our family profile.  I ordered a proof of the book today so I'm excited to see how it looks in print.  Anyways, here's a little collage of the nursery.  Enjoy!! 

Isn't Technology Amazing!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2106772/How-Facebook-couples-dream-starting-family-come-true.html?ito=feeds-newsxml




Now, when Chad complains that I'm on Facebook too much I can tell him I'm networking!  LOL.

Adoption

I've been busy working on our profile.  It's actually been a lot of fun and I'm happy to say I'm getting more confortable with Photoshop.  It's been really interesting to read about adoption lately in People Magazine.

http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/03/16/charlize-theron-adopts-says-swaddling-is-amazing/
http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/03/07/adoption-kristin-davis-anderson-cooper-video/
http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/01/13/katherine-heigl-adoption-was-always-our-family-plan/
http://www.parenting.com/blogs/celebrity-kids-parents/parentingcom/guncles-open-adoption

Adoption

I think it's really interesting but some major shows on TV right now have had adoption storylines. 

Smash
http://www.nbc.com/smash/
Greys Anatomy
http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy

Apparently, the Grey's storyline was based off personal experiences of the producer.  I also read that Ellen Pompoi, who plays Meredith wanted adoption to be part of the show based on her experience adoption an African American baby boy. 

I think it's great to have such positive adoption storylines on major TV shows. 

NDSU Bison

Well, I finally am posting some pictures of our trip to Texas in January.  We've been really busy at our house the past month.  We ordered the carpet for the basement on Monday and am finishing up with the trim, touch up paint and heat in the bathroom floor before they can install the carpet and other flooring in a few weeks.  We also have had our separate interviews for our adoption and have our joint interview on Monday.  Our social worker is really easy to talk to so it's really not as bad as we thought it would be.  The questions are really hard but I think it's really been good for us to do some soul searching and think about why we are the way we are.  :-)  We don't have any big plans for V-Day.  The day after I have some dental work and Chad is taking a class to get his concealed weapons permit..not sure how I feel about that!!  I also booked our tickets to Vegas in a couple weeks to visit Julie and my parents.  I miss them so much and can't wait to get away for a few days. 

My First Post!

Chad and I are so excited/nervous/scared/happy/amazed to be starting the adoption process.
we know this road is going to be long
we know it's going to be bumpy.
we aren't scared of a little off-roading.
we are ready.

and this is our story!