tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post2075032974326367434..comments2023-09-15T05:08:49.653-07:00Comments on Life Through My Lens: 61 - A baby from Russia?Retro Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10520769739651681722noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-2697509689253833062008-12-17T19:39:00.000-08:002008-12-17T19:39:00.000-08:00Hi! I found your blog through other IF blogs....c...Hi! I found your blog through other IF blogs....congrats on making such big decisions! Those days feel the best (to have a "plan") best wishes, I look forward to reading about your experience on this journey :-)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373349177873839594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-39320619252181351682008-12-17T09:35:00.000-08:002008-12-17T09:35:00.000-08:00Hi! It's the first time that I read your blog and ...Hi! It's the first time that I read your blog and my biggest dream is to be a mom too! next week I'm going to have my first sonohystogram done, and I'm very nervous. I got pregnant once but I miscarriged at 4 months, since then never again. I keep all my hopes up and I know that is going to happen for us.<BR/>Good luck my friend!<BR/>and lot of baby dust for you.Sabrina's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674225319167427796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-82956412948588684452008-12-15T15:20:00.000-08:002008-12-15T15:20:00.000-08:00I love that you have so many options. I hope the d...I love that you have so many options. I hope the decision making process is coming along nicely.Polly Gamwichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338430066217324064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-6697348437631454822008-12-09T19:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:20:00.000-08:00Wow, a different road in this IF journey... wish y...Wow, a different road in this IF journey... wish you the best on this.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, did you see the the 20/20 feature last Nov 28 about foreign adoption of what seems to be "children in waiting"? If not, could be a helpful data point for your research on this new road you are trekking...<BR/><BR/>Arpee @ <A HREF="http://befruitfulsaga.com" REL="nofollow">The Saga of Becoming Fruitful</A>Rela Pantaleonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887347595026976612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-59278903336445287242008-12-06T15:01:00.000-08:002008-12-06T15:01:00.000-08:00Very exciting!!! I'm so glad that you guys are mov...Very exciting!!! <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad that you guys are moving forward and opening your hearts. You will make such wonderful parents and any child will be lucky to have you!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089321888189715242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-2103658653104028292008-12-06T13:37:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:37:00.000-08:00I love feeling your excitement!! You and your DH ...I love feeling your excitement!! You and your DH sound so amazing and open. Your child will be so blessed and loved.<BR/><BR/>All my best for your next steps.Lost in Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027117135940864685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-27631339494348873772008-12-06T13:09:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:09:00.000-08:00Wow! I am so impressed. You both are amazing. ...Wow! I am so impressed. You both are amazing. I think adoption is a big leap for anyone to make and adopting siblings, older kids, or ones with special needs is a near impossible leap. That you would even consider it is a testament to the kind of quality people that you are. Keep us posted on how things go. I'm sending you lots of courage and support.<BR/>-sharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-42846100676830113792008-12-06T09:52:00.000-08:002008-12-06T09:52:00.000-08:00That is the biggest downside to domestic imo as we...That is the biggest downside to domestic imo as well. I couldn't bear having a baby in my home for 3 months (same here in KY as in MI) and then having the birth mother change her mind. My local friend adopted from FL where there is only a 48 hour window. <BR/><BR/>Good luck in your adoption pursuit!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934296773153860236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-57342036769023926092008-12-06T09:24:00.000-08:002008-12-06T09:24:00.000-08:00That was one of our biggest issues with domestic. ...That was one of our biggest issues with domestic. I just couldn't deal with that 'what if'. We were about to sign w/ Lighthouse Adoptions (they're in MI) for Russia. They're really quick, fees are on par w/ everyone else, and Lorien (the owner) is really nice and dealt w/ IF too... fwiw...Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702090896988904827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706056316876225881.post-88661737765068665522008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:00Wow, you have made so many decisions!! I'm so exci...Wow, you have made so many decisions!! I'm so excited for you guys. <BR/>I totally understand about the fears of domestic adoption and opening yourself up to that potential heartache. In Texas it's only a 48 hour wait time, but that makes me nervous because it feels sort of cruel to the birth mother--48 hours seems so quick, and in the face of all those hormones...I'm so scared to be a part of something that could potentially cause someone (birthmom) heartache later on. None of this is easy and I wish we didn't have to think of ANY of it, but you're right--your hearts are HUGE. Any child will be lucky to have you as parents!DAVshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759565504954172751noreply@blogger.com