Waiting Family Posted about about 9 years ago

As of last week, we are officially a "Waiting Family". Translation...our profile is on the website and we have made our profile books and they are in the hands of our agency.  This was a much longer and daunting process than I originally anticipated, and I am so grateful that it is DONE. Such a relief!  I know many would say that pregnancy is NOT fun, however 9 months of paperwork and extra pro...

Paper Pregnant! Posted about about 9 years ago

As they say in the adoption world, we are officially "paper pregnant".  Ya'll that means all. our. paperwork. is done!  We are home study approved!  I know it seems to have been such a quick process...I mean we only technically started the process the beginning of August.  But ya'll...this has been in the works in our hearts for years, and we are SO ready. So to us, or at least to me...each ste...

Home Study Progress... Posted about over 9 years ago

Time for another update!  We are currently in the middle of our home study, which means our formal application was approved. Woohoo!For those not familiar with home studies, let me give you some background. The first 3 meetings are typically at a neutral location and consist of one 2 hour interview as a couple, and then one 2 hour interview for each individual.  The final meeting is held at our...

Formal Application Submitted!! Posted about over 9 years ago

FINALLY, we have completed our formal application!  It feels like it took us forever. And then I look at calendar and realize it has only been 3 weeks since we received the paperwork. I guess it just feels like it took so long because I am so eager to get matched and get our baby! It probably also felt like forever because it was very tedious and I worked on it nearly every day. But we are so g...