Still

Talked to my agency today. I am still number 4. Hopefully as things move along now that court has re-opened more referrals will come in. Not much else to say at this time.

Stressed out/Due Date

Ok, so today the stress is taking it's toll. Everytime there is a possible change I freak out. I heard today the MOWA has merged with another. It means that the people in Ethiopia who review our paperwork has changed, and no one knows what that means. I may have to redo paperwork, but not sure. I've been trying to let things roll, but it's not working today.

I try to explain to people who ask about the experience is, it's like being pregnant without a due date. Trust me, I've already gained 15 pounds!, I guess somedays are harder, and the closer I get the more intense the stress is, but thankfully not as often as before. Anyway, I should find out this week if I moved up on the list.

For Now I'll stop ranting.

Still Waiting

Still Waiting. I will be calling on Friday to see if I have moved up on the list. Nervous excited at the same time. Everyone I see keeps asking me where I am on the list, I try not to worry about the number as much as everyone else. I am trying to keep myself busy, and when I start getting anxious about when I just try to remembery why. This journey actually started when I was 19 and thought about how I wanted a family, and always wanted to adopt. I always went back to it over the years, and then God Spoke to me and asked me why I hadn't done it yet. I didn't realize that I was missing something so intensely until I decided to adopt. Everyone asks my why I chose Ethiopia, but honestly it chose me, and I feel a peace I never knew. I guess that's a good thing, cause once the baby is home I think I will be no longer living peacefully- lol!

Anyway before the rambling gets any worse, I'll sign off until next week.

Wait List

So I officially moved up to number 4 on the list! Wow, pretty small number in the scheme of things. Starting to become a little overwhelmed, scared anxious and nervous all at once. So I know are moving along, referrals are coming in, children are going to their forever homes, and within the next few months(god willing) I should be getting my referral call. Still don't have the nursery ready, and keep changing my mind on the name. Starting to think I should get a crackalacking start on the nursery (as all my friends and family have been telling me). I just can't make up my mind on anything. Part of me just wants to wait to see her before I start, but I know that is going to be such a crazy time. Let's just see how the next few months go.

Mailed in Dossier

On Wednesday i mailed in my dossier to the assistant stork, which will be delivering my Dossier to the Ethiopian Embassy, and mailing back to my agency. They should have my paperwork back by Wed or Thursday. One more huge step, now just waiting for my referral. Yeay!

USCIS Approval

Finally, my approval is in, 4 months later. One more hurdle I've climbed, and one step closer to mommyhood! I am so relieved. I should be heading to Marquette Wednesday to have my paperwork authenticated and sent out to assistant stork!

Wait time

I have not received my immigration appoval yet, long story, but good news! I am officially waiting. Referrals are coming quickly, 8 last week alone, and I am pretty close to the top of the list, like number 5, so I could receive a within 2 months, Yay! I'm a little overwhelmed, will write more later.