Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Adoption Roller Coaster Continues

This past week has been a crazy roller coaster. The hair care class we took last week was a real high point for me. I enjoyed the class and felt great about speaking with the director. Then the weekend hit and it was a very low point for me. Now we are back up at a high point because we are being profiled!

It's for a baby in Nebraska!

Our adoption agency called this afternoon and went over all the details with us. I stopped her and said, "Did you say Nebraska?" I was very surprised. We are usually called for cases in New York. Occasionally there are some in Indiana. Never Nebraska.

But, hey, if we get chosen, I will be more than happy to go to Nebraska!!

The baby is due June 14.

All the profiles were sent via Fed Ex around 6 this evening. I am hoping we will hear a decision by Friday, but most likely we won't be hearing anything until next week. Although she doesn't have too much time to decide because that baby is coming soon!!

This whole process is so emotionally draining. All the ups and downs. Just when you feel like giving up, the process forces you forward and you find yourself going through a whole new series of ups and downs.

Adam keeps reminding me not to get my hopes up. I started to say it would be fun to take a road trip to Nebraska and he interupted me and told me not to get my hopes up. Pretty much everytime I open my mouth tonight, he tells me not to get my hopes up.

I can't help it!!!

17 comments:

  1. Lisa, I just love that you can get excited and hopeful all over again after all the disappointments you have had! You are going to be a great mother!

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  2. I am going to go ahead and get my hopes up. I'm very excited for you. You deserve to be a mother!!

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  3. I am from Nebraska (but was born in South Dakota) and my brother was born and adopted from Omaha. :)

    Please tell Kendra hi the next time you see her. :)

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  4. It's tough, but it's worth it. Fingers crossed!

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  5. YAY! Lisa, I'm keeping everything crossed for you. You both deserve this! You're going to make a fantastic mother! *hugs*

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  6. Here from LFCA - just adding my excitement and support while you navigate this journey.

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  7. This is such great news!! (I know, your husband would be telling me not to get my hopes up..lol) As always I will pray for you that this is the one. June 14th, right around the corner!!!!

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  8. It's okay to get your hopes up. I think that's a totally natural reaction. I have my hopes up for you! Saying lots of prayers and crossing my fingers that your baby is waiting for you in Nebraska. I can't wait to hear an update.

    xo

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  9. Fingers crossed that this is your baby!

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  10. I have my hopes up that this is it for you!!!

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  11. Fingers crossed, hopefully you find out the decision soon, so as not to be in limbo *Hugs*

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  12. Fingers crossed for you! (despite what your husband says)

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  13. Yay Lisa! I am thinking of you and hoping this is the one!!!

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  14. I will think good thoughts for you!

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  15. Fingers crossed and praying <3

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  16. Over from L&F, I am sorry that it is taking so long to find a match. Although, I truly believe that when it's the right situation, things will just fall into place, I also know that have the right people working for you is also key. I don't know anything about your agency, but we worked with a wonderful attorney and agency and we were holding our daughter within three months. Feel free to email me, I would be happy to give you names and #s. Good luck and best wishes. (missellie123@hotmail.com)

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  17. I thinking you should change your name to Hoping Lisa! There is a LOT to be optimistic about. Crossing my fingers!!!

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