Just your regular old run of the mill pirates waiting for a sibling.So, many have asked but I'm sure more are wondering; what's up with the adoption stuff?
Well, not much to tell you the truth. We left our profile "inactive" for a period of time after the loss of J's baby. We felt like we need that time to grieve and to support J through everything. We've been reactivated for a few weeks now and have seen some activity on our profile (it was pretty dead over Christmas but picked back up after).
How do I know this you ask? Simple, I stat stalk myself. ;) Similar to blog stalking, only different. Parent Profiles provides statistics on the views that each page of our profile receives and also allows us to see when a birthmom adds us to their "favorites" list. I also have some stat tracking set up for our profile on LDS Family Service's site and on our own website. For those who have a link to our profiles and sites on their blog, THANK YOU!!! I can see where people are coming from and most of the views that our website get are from your links! :)
LDS Family Services is also in the process of revamping their profile site. (About time right? It's a little bare bones at the moment.) That revamp has involved us having to redo much of the paperwork (approximately 1 bajillion pages worth) that we did when we were going through the approval process. It will all be worth it in the end though as the new site will be MUCH more interactive and user-friendly. It will also allow birthmoms to see most of our profile online as opposed to seeing limited information online and having to go in to see a caseworker to see the rest.
So, we've had an increase in activity (it's all relative though right?), we revamped our LDSFS profile and we did receive an email from a birthmom and spoke with her briefly (but haven't heard from her since--she didn't seem like she was anywhere near making a decision but, instead, was just testing the waters). Other than that, we're just waiting.
Some days, the waiting is easier than others. Some days I wonder if this is really what we are "supposed" to be doing. Most days, I look at my kids and am incredibly and overwhelmingly thankful for them but also incredibly eager to have more children and to see Milo and Isabel as a big brother and big sister.
Still crossing our fingers (and folding our arms as Stacy said...).
5 comments:
I am sure this is the scariest roller coaster you have ever been on but it will have it have the best ending! good Luck and we like everyone else are praying for you guys!
Roller coaster indeed. Wow! I can't wait to see those pirates become a little mommy and daddy too. Aww, so cute! Thinking of them huddled around a tiny baby! You are in our prayers (duh, of course). Love you!
I have had your exact feelings. I know how the days turn into weeks, then months. I know the toll that it takes on your faith and the toll that it takes on your life in general. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. You are not alone. I am ALWAYS here...just an e-mail or a phone call away.
I hope the best and hope it comes soon for you guys! I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you for the update! I am glad your profile is active again, and I am always praying for everything to work out soon for you guys.
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