Wordless Wednesday: Thunder Snow

Round two of a Noreaster.  Early this morning we were hit with a snow storm that left about 5 inches.  Now, as I write the second phase is hitting us.  We are in the 6-10 inch range---please let it be only 6 inches.  The only plus:  Mike and I were able to work at home.  They are even predicting possible Thunder Snow tonight, good stuff.  Oh, mother nature when will you turn a kind head to us!

We heard back from the agency today.  Looks like there will be a small delay as some test results are confirmed.  He still needs to be tested for HIV and Hep B.  So, we hurry up and wait.  On the positive side, everything else looks very positive.

So, what else is there to do with the snow outside and test in limbo.  What you ask? We had one idea: make warm homemade bread.  The whole house smells so good.    

One Step Closer

Last night, we talked with the doctor from CHOP who reviewed the child's medical history.  We were relieved to hear that he is medically on track and has even hit developmental milestones a little early.  While reviewing his growth chart, she claimed that this is a big boy.  He currently is in the 97% with weight and 85% in height.  This little guy is apparently an eater.   Perhaps a clue, his chubby little cheeks and the fact his foster mom said that he likes the bottle.  MMH GOOD.

Based on the doctor's advice, we sent off a list of additional questions to the agency.  Once these are cleared, we plan to make it official.  It is always reassuring to hear a doctor tell you that (although there are risk), this little guy is perfectly adoptable and well within ranges.  We want so desperately for this little boy to be happy, healthy and stimulated.

Stay tuned....

  

NEW E*TRADE Baby -- Solitary

Mike's thoughts

While I was running around the plant at work today, I got a voicemail message on both my work phone and cell phone, Debbie the social worker said she has good news we need to call her right back.  What a surprise.  Luckily it was near the end of the day because I couldn't think about anything else but my new son.  Wow, very exciting news.

It's a Beautiful Day

Ok, I admit it.  I have been a little down lately.  Between my torn hip labrum and winter blues, it has been a tough couple of weeks.  And yes, I still don't know what to do about my hip.  And yes, they are calling for more snow this Friday.  And yes, I am stuck on a 3-week complex examination in a room with no windows.  But suddenly, all of these debbie downer thoughts have been pushed to the back burner.  Why you might ask?

Because at 5:10 pm today, Mike received a call.  More amazing, I had the random inkling to try the email when I got home, because you just never know.

And what did we both find?  Referral material for a special little boy, with big cheeks and beautiful brown eyes.  Shock would be an understatement because we weren't due a referral for another 6-8 weeks.  Wow!  I am still at a loss for words.    

Isn't it amazing how God knows when it's time to throw you one of those desperately needed pick me uppers.  I'm back baby.  It's a Beautiful Day!        

Wordless Wednesday: More Snow

Fly Eagles Fly

Big game today.  Mike just headed to the Eagles playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.  Let's just hope that they bring home a win.  These types of games are not for me.  Don't get me wrong:  I LOVE football, but would never sit through one in the teens.  As I watched Mike put on layer after layer of clothing, I couldn't help think to myself poor fool!  It is frigid outside with a nasty wind.  Some would say this is football weather.  I, however, prefer to watch the game nice and cozy, warmed by two lap dogs that never leave my side.

The weather has been brutal since early December.  Yesterday, it snowed all day and we received about 3 inches.  The bigger issue is looming: a possible Noreaster headed our way Tuesday night into Wednesday. Oh to be on a sunny beach in Hawaii right now.

We received our Korean update on Friday.  Our agency is projecting a 4 month wait for a referral right now.  It typically slows during the first of the year.  That would put us around the March-April timeframe with travel occurring 6-8 months from there.  At first I was a little bummed by the longer sessions.  But ironically it is probably better for us.  I just found out that I have a torn hip labrum and will probably need surgery.  Ugh!  It has been a tough couple of years for me.  I shattered my right knee cap (running of all things) and was just getting back to normal when the hip happened.  I guess there is such a thing as two left  feet.  

Mike Headed To The Eagles Nest

Happy Birthday to the King

Wordless Wednesday: Chilly Walk

Fingerprint Notice

It's a New Year-- It's A New Life

Mike and I rang in the New Year rather quietly.  We got up early on New Year's Eve and headed for home.  After 9 hours of driving, we safely made it.  It is always a tough day for me.  Sad to leave my parents--happy to be in our home.  As the last of 2010 evaporated, I couldn't help to think what a strange journey that we are on.  It is at once exhilerating and terrifying.  So many unknowns.  Will the child be healthy?  Happy? Bond with us? Love us?  There really is a leap of faith on both sides of the equation.

If there is one thing that I have learned in life, you can only control what you can control.  So, with a little faith, we take one step at a time.  Today, we went to immigration for our final fingerprints.  It went very smoothly and we were in and out in less than a half our.  It was nice to hear, good luck with your adoption as each of us finished up the fingerprinting process.