Since I went ahead and posted it on my "about me" section, I guess I can actually write a blog about it.
Alex and I have decided to start the process for domestic adoption :)
This has been a long time in coming, since we "almost" started at least 3 times in the last 2 years. I've been ready, but Alex really hadn't come around, so this last November I decided to just stop nagging him. I figured that worse case scenario we would wait until he was done with med school to start, but best case scenario, me "not nagging" would give him time to process and think about it without pressure.
Well the "not nagging" method worked for me. As I was praying for the Lord's direction, Alex was also praying, and talking it over with his friends and mentors. I was in shock when last week when he came home from his men's bible study and told me he was ready! Definitely a good shock though. ( I really think Kris and Doug getting their referral helped motivate Alex - he wants our kids to grow up with theirs!)
There are several reason why have chosen domestic adoption over international adoption. One is because several of the countries we are interested in adopting from have strict laws that don't allow people with any history of depression from adopting. Since Alex and I both have been treated for depression in the last 10 years, (seriously though, is there anyone with infertility who hasn't?) that counts us out. Because Alex is in school, he cannot accompany me on trips to other countries for weeks at a time. So that knocks out the remaining countries we'd considered. We both feel like domestic adoption will be a better fit for us in the long run.
So I've called a few agencies and requested information packets. Realisticly, getting started means we will probably be waiting 1-2 years from now before we actually have a baby. I can be optimistic though and pray for a quicker placement :)
I'm so glad we are finally taking this step! It feels like its been so long in coming, yet I can't believe we are actually ready:)
God is Good!
Alex and I have decided to start the process for domestic adoption :)
This has been a long time in coming, since we "almost" started at least 3 times in the last 2 years. I've been ready, but Alex really hadn't come around, so this last November I decided to just stop nagging him. I figured that worse case scenario we would wait until he was done with med school to start, but best case scenario, me "not nagging" would give him time to process and think about it without pressure.
Well the "not nagging" method worked for me. As I was praying for the Lord's direction, Alex was also praying, and talking it over with his friends and mentors. I was in shock when last week when he came home from his men's bible study and told me he was ready! Definitely a good shock though. ( I really think Kris and Doug getting their referral helped motivate Alex - he wants our kids to grow up with theirs!)
There are several reason why have chosen domestic adoption over international adoption. One is because several of the countries we are interested in adopting from have strict laws that don't allow people with any history of depression from adopting. Since Alex and I both have been treated for depression in the last 10 years, (seriously though, is there anyone with infertility who hasn't?) that counts us out. Because Alex is in school, he cannot accompany me on trips to other countries for weeks at a time. So that knocks out the remaining countries we'd considered. We both feel like domestic adoption will be a better fit for us in the long run.
So I've called a few agencies and requested information packets. Realisticly, getting started means we will probably be waiting 1-2 years from now before we actually have a baby. I can be optimistic though and pray for a quicker placement :)
I'm so glad we are finally taking this step! It feels like its been so long in coming, yet I can't believe we are actually ready:)
God is Good!
5 comments:
Yay Janna yay! I am so so so happy for you! And so proud of you for waiting on God and allowing Alex to come to his own decision. I am jumping up and down for you both! Adoption is wonderful and is first best in every way.
I am putting you on my prayer list and believing for a fast tracked adoption process and super quick placement. Can I say yay one more time? YAY!
oh my goodness, how exciting!! I am so happy for you guys and can't wait to see WHO this journey leads you to!
:)
Oh, I am so happy for you guys!!!
yeah!!!! so excited for you!!!!
YAY oh YAY! I'm so excited for you I cried such happy tears reading your post. What an amazing blessing; the Lord working His miracles in His time....
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