Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Another month down...

and still counting!

Hopefully this month's referrals will be out soon and we can do our monthly guesstimate on when we'll get our first glimpse of Lauren. I find myself thinking more and more about what she will look like, how old she'll be and where she is.

As we get closer to referral, I feel like I'm riding a roller coaster...the same one we were on years ago when we were trying to get pregnant. I thought that ride was over when we decided to adopt, but I learned pretty quickly that we're right back on. As the months go by, it feels like the drops are steeper and the ride gets more out of control.

24 comments:

Diana said...

I do not think I have ever post before but I just wanted to say I hope there is a SPEED up for you and your referral.
We actually lived in Phoenix when we went through all the infertility treatments and that is where we lived when we adopted our oldest son from Korea:-)
I know you get tired of hearing the wait will all be worth it some day when you are holding her, but it is sooo true. You just want to HOLD HER NOW!!!
I love your blog...you will make a great mom!!!

Jacquie said...

I still watch the referrals for all my friends. Keeping my fingers crossed for a big batch this month and thinking of you........

Hang in there.

Alyson and Ford said...

We are getting closer! Congratulations on your LID anniversary! We are just about 20 days ahead of you.

Anonymous said...

You're one month closer. Hang in there my friend!

Middle-Aged Moi said...

Oh, girl, you are getting closer ALL THE TIME! 15 MONTHS! I wish I was in your shoes! We're approaching 10! Let's hope this next set is a really great one! And you are SO right, this really is a roller coaster!

Julie said...

Happy 15 LIDaversry!

Anonymous said...

I know exactly how you feel. Hang in there - we'll get there!!

Shelley said...

Hang in there Donna. One more month down. Keep looking forward. You've come a long way.

Hugs,

Shell

OziMum said...

Nice new look, Donna! You're so clever!

HAPPY 15! As I hear all the rumours about CC*AA accepting no more dossiers... I'm kinda thankful for my 15!

Donna said...

Hang in there...it won't be long now!

redmaryjanes said...

Congratulations! You have got to be getting close! I love the new blog look too.

Kim said...

Happy 15th.. We are just starting our journey..Thank you for the insight on the Tic Tac Toe set.. I ran out and bought one..
By the way we are from Tempe..Have a GREAT weekend.
Kim

Polar Bear said...

Congrats on #15!!

Keep Holding On! We can do it!!

Catherine said...

15 months closer to Lauren! Yeah!!

Congrats!

Roy and Lori said...

Congrats on 15 months!!!

Anonymous said...

Donna, you really are getting so-o-o-o close! I am very excited for you and can't wait to spend time with you and Lauren. It will be great to have an actual child that can model clothes while we're shopping! ;) Speaking of which... when and where is our next shopping adventure??? XOOXXO, Laura

rubyiscoming said...

Yup, Donna - I agree - months are STEEPER! Like we have our treadmills on a 10% incline!
I used to get soooo excited at the passing of every LID-versary, but now it is harder to have that much "glee" with the prospect of another 8 or more months ahead.

BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER :) :)

C's Mom said...

Woohoo to 15 behind.

I always know I'm coming up soon when I see your post. I'm just a few cars behind you on the coaster.

Lisa and Tate said...

Happy, Happy.... getting closer!!! Yeah!!!

Hugs
Lisa

polkadot said...

Another adoptive mom letting you know that the day will REALLY come! Hang in there! What an adorable page you have, too. Neat blog.

We're headed back for number two from China, and the wait is a lot easier the second time, knowing the reward that's coming. You're soon, I can feel it!

Unknown said...

Come on referrals..Cant wait to celelbrate with you...

Dannye said...

happy 15th LID versary, may there only be 2-3 more before referrals (less if I had my way for you!!)...hopefully this roller coaster ride is coming to an end!!

momladybird said...

I am soooooo tired of this rollercoaster as well. Like you i never thought it would be a rollercoaster ride like the IVF days but it is exactly the same!

Hugz to you Donna!

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4D said...

Happy 15!!!

I too have those thoughts. One day we will know if our thoughts were accurate.

Gotta keep riding!

Keep smilin!