After a discussion with Sean last night, we've decided to move on with our original plan to adopt through Gladney. Not that we are being impatient with this CT birthmother, we just don't want to hold back on any Gladney opportunities. So, we're moving forward as if we're backing away from the CT situation. It's very soon and it makes us nervous that she hasn't chosen the adoptive parents yet. Additionally, she had stipulations where she wanted post-placement visitation rights but would forfeit those visits only if she felt comfortable with the adoptive family. There was no guarantee she would have been comfortable with us so we ran that risk (which we are uncomfortable with.)
Last night we got all our paperwork together for Gladney, checked things off the checklist they provided, and after I make a full copy of everything, it will go in the mail. We really want a Texan baby anyway. ;-)
We are really excited to move forward. We know the waiting period will be longer - possibly 9 to 18 months. But it will all be worth it in the end and we'll have some time to prepare without feeling forced into something.
My former manager at work who has been going through the adoption process with his wife for some time just announced they're bringing home a baby boy this weekend. The baby was born on Sunday and they had him in their arms on Tuesday. Hearing this news today gives me the goosebumps. Not to mention, the baby boy looks EXACTLY like my former manager. It's so strange how things work. It makes it so real that this will happen for Sean and I - we will be in their exact situation one day. We can't wait!!!
Love,
Sean and Des
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Way to go team Tex! In my head I was calling the other baby Connecti-kitten and it just didn't sound right. So this is great, Tex will be in your arms before you know it. Maybe you'll play country music as for his lullabye!
love,
Erin
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