Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Why . . .
When you begin telling others that you have chosen adoption there can be many mixed reactions. The most fearful reaction for us has been being questioned about "where is the baby?" time and time again. I do not want to have to experience the sad feeling of being reminded that it has not happened for us. Hearing this advice so often has led Derek and I to a place that we have not shared much about our voyage so far. We want to celebrate our victories and hold each other through the challenges, but have been alone in those times up to now. Honestly, feeling alone in all of it is making me CRAZY!
After connecting with many other families associated with Derek and I's adoption agency, Hope's Promise, I have made the decision to be more open about our process to building our family. I am tired of feeling this way and have started this blog to share our thoughts and feelings through this process and to know that others are reading our story to learn or feel the same.
Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and positivity as we are on this voyage to parenthood.
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Sara and Derek: just wanted to let you know that I am here for anything that you guys need. I am so happy that you guys have started the process of adoption. Sara I do understand the feelings you have had about the aspect of not having children. I have been going through knowing how it feels to be pregnant and having a child, but most likely not being able to have anymore children. With Greg having a very low sperm count and me having Poly cystic ovary syndrome the chances of getting pregnant are very slim. The options we have and the cost plus the probability of them to work are not worth the time or money. So that leaves us with adoption too. I am at the point that I don't think I will be a mom again. That makes me extremely sad. I want you to know that I wish the best for you guys and can't wait to hear the good news when you become parents. Love you both so much.
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