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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 12:24 pm
Blessings and prayers to all who are waiting for a child. I know that any child/baby anyone of you get will have the best parents they could want because this child/baby is already loved so much before any of you meet him/her.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 12:34 pm
Good luck Julie. Prayers to all trying to conceive/adopt.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 5:57 pm
Sad news for us. But I guess that just means that baby was not meant for us. The birthmother that was looking at us backed out. There is another birthmother who will be looking at us in May, but the chances are lower for us with that one as there will be many families she'll be looking at. (With this last one, we were only one of a very few families-like 3 or 4.) So if any of you could keep us in your thoughts and prayers, we would so appreciate it. It is getting so discouraging. We have been "eligible" for adoption for almost a year now. We've been trying to get pregnant for 7 years now. We've gone through a year of red tape and paperwork, background checks, interviews, etc. We have gone through about 6 years of pills, injections, procedures, surgeries, HMO hell and have nothing to show for it except 2 rather hollow hearts... (Please excuse the melodrama, just venting a bit tonight...)
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Abby7
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07-17-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 8:26 pm
julie, i'll be keeping you in my thoughts. big hug to you.
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Jewels
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09-23-2000
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 8:30 pm
(((Julie))) I'm so sorry...definitely keeping you in my thoughts.
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Nan
Member
09-25-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 4:55 am
Julieboo So sorry you are going through all of this, sometimes things happen, we just don't understand. We had trouble getting pregnant,for about 2 years, but did not go through even a "tip" of what you have. I do understand the yearning and longing in your heart, though. I know it is easy for me to say, but eventually things will work out. You will have the "best baby in the world" who (in my opinion) was made just for you. I really think your baby will be the baby meant for you. Plus, this baby will be reaping all of the benefits of your struggle. Imagine how appreciated and loved this child will be. Sadly, lots of kids never have that. That love and appreciation will last a lifetime, and even though you may never forget some of the long struggle, it will ALL be worth it. Your child is so fortunate to be coming into a home so happily anticipating them...plus all the love. Everything you are going through will make the joy of parenthood even sweeter, and again your baby will be the one who benefits! You will be in my prayers.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 5:08 am
Nan, thank you, you are so sweet to say all of that. It does help! Abby and Jewels, thank you for your good thoughts too!! They also help. Thanks to anyone reading who doesn't post but maybe says a quick prayer or sends out some good thoughts. It really is nice to be able to come here and type...it's kind of therapeutic!
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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 5:34 am
(((Julie))) i posted to you in the prayer thread.
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Twiggyish
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08-14-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 2:56 pm
((Julie)) My heart is with you and family.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:11 pm
Baby vibes going out to Julie, hubby, & Ryan! I see pink in their future. Prayers going out to all of you who are trying one way or another to become parents.
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 4:11 pm
Jules, I still think of you often and hope everything is going well.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 4:18 pm
Hey Jen Thanks! Things are going very well, but I am not going to feel good until all is final! How are things going with you? Where are you at?
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Spitfire
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07-18-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 7:16 am
Hi Jen.....I have been thinking about you. How are you doing?
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 7:10 am
Hey Spitfire and Julie! I am fine. I am doing fine. Julie, it sounds like everything is going great for you! Please keep me posted on your progress. Spitfire, How is your family doing? I hope fine. Thanks so much for thinking of me. Things are going great. We are smack dab in the middle of the Adoption process. I have filled out all the forms (geez) and taken the required pics. We still need to get our physicals, fingerprints, and TB tests. Parenting classes should be in September, with the home study right after. We have decided to go through Gladney in order to adopt through CPS. Ken would like to maybe adopt a sibling group. We don't have a dire need for a newborn, but a younger child would be nice. So, we were thinking maybe a younger child with an older child. I will feel a lot better about everything once the home study is done. Julie, it is tough? I know they interview you for 6 hours, but what does it entail. I was amazed at how many documents we had to initially fill out. I have been working on it slowly but surely since June. I had to corner Ken just for him to write his autobiography (that took 2 months). Hugs to all. I hope everyone else is doing fine. Please post any progress as I would love to hear it, and be your cheerleader!
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 7:24 am
I checked your folder Julie and you have such a happy family! I am so happy for you.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 7:34 am
HEy Jen The homestudy was nervewracking to prepare for, but we liked the social worker and it was really just like talking to someone who was interested in you. Almost like what it would be to talk to a psychologist--like about your childhood and stuff like what kind of child discipline do you think is best... There are 4 million hoops to jump through. But it does go by kind of quickly. Writing the autobiography was the longest (for me). I've heard a lot of things about Gladney, so I think you are on a great track!! I can hardly wait to hear updates from you! I've seen a lot of blogs by parents who are waiting for an international adoption, but I have not seen any domestic ones... The waiting is hard, but if you are with a reputable organization like Gladney, an adoption WILL happen. Do you need to make a portfolio? That actually took the longest to finish... Please do keep us posted! Julie
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 11:33 am
Jen thanks for checking in. I am happy to hear about your progress in the adoption process. Sure sounds like a lot of work....but as with any child....it's all worth it in the end. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep us updated. My family is doing wonderful, thanks for asking. 
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:53 pm
Thanks for responding! I have already started collecting pics for the portfolio. I just found out we will have our parenting classes September 6th and 7th at the Gladney center in Dallas. So much better than having to go to the state classes in the evening for a month. My biography wasn't all that long, but it hit all the major points in my life. Ken is such a procrastinator, and just getting him to write stuff down was simply awful. Gladney did say that after the homestudy, the adoption timeframe would be from 4-9months (since we are going the CPS route). I am very excited and nervous to get this show on the road. I am glad everyone is doing well. Your families are just beautiful. I will keep you posted on our progress. Jen
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, August 10, 2007 - 12:23 am
Will be thinking of you, Jen!!
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Friday, August 10, 2007 - 10:13 am

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