Welcome to my blog! It has been a while since I participated in ICLW, but I am excited to be back in the action and hopefully meet some new blogging buddies. The past year, and especially the past six months, has been a huge whirlwind for me that have brought so many good changes. I COMPLETELY understand if you are struggling right now and don’t want to deal with a pg woman’s blog. But, if you want to get to know me better, here is my story in a nutshell:
About a year ago, I was diagnosed with a chromosome insertion. We were told that we could pursue IVF with PGD, but there was a chance we would not get any viable embryos. DH and I decided to pursue adoption instead of fertility treatments, and I am so glad that we did! We were approved for domestic adoption in August 2010. At that time, our agency told us that the average wait was about 18 months, so we were prepared to be patient for a while. However, we got a phone call on October 28 saying that a birth mother had chosen us to adopt her baby and that she was due within a week! Our son, J, was born November 8, 2010, and we couldn’t imagine life without him. Fast forward to December, and I noticed that I wasn’t feeling too well. DH convinced me to take a HPT, and it was positive! I was pretty skeptical at first, since I have been pg before and always had a m/c, but here we are…I am just about 21 weeks pg and we are expecting a little girl on September 2. We are definitely excited for our new addition, but feel a bit overwhelmed at having two kids that are ten months apart.
So, that is my story…I am so grateful to be where I am at right now. I will never forget the hard times and the bitterness that I felt, but now I have to say that I don’t know if I could imagine it being any other way. I am so grateful to be J’s mom and I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Congrats to you x2! But, you're the story that tortures us --just adopt and then you'll get pregnant. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW! Your story gives me faith as we start our wait as potential adoptive parents.
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW! What a happy, happy story. Congrats on your TWO little ones. :o)
ReplyDeleteKim from the The Ladies in Waiting Book Club
popping by from ICLW, huge congratulations on both of your children.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story you have to share. We are newly pregnant after a successful IVF and I believe you when you say that this experience will always be a part of who you are. It has been so strange to experience emotions that are so different than what I expected finding out that we are pregnant. The caution is so much stronger than I would have ever imagined. And for you, I can only imagine the element of shock that must have taken some time to reconcile. Congratulations again! and thank you for sharing your story!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. :) It is great to have "success stories" participating in ICLW because it gives the rest of us hope! You've been successful on two fronts, so that is double hope! I get it that you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of two tiny children, but I also understand your gratitude. I would feel exactly the same. Wishing you the very best during the remaining months of your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congratulations on the pregnancy and the little boy who'll have a sister so soon! I can understand it may be quite overwhelming at times but i'm sure you are the happiest lady on the planet!
ReplyDeleteLove, Fran
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