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AugustHope · 12-30-2012, 11:38 PM

Five years ago today, we were eagerly awaiting the birth of the baby boy we had been chosen to adopt. He was due mid January, but mom thought he would come early. I was putting the finishing touches on a very blue nursery. I stopped in mid paint stroke with the nagging feeling that our baby would be born today. We were anticipating the call and the long 8 hour drive (and what turned out to be a very painful and unforgettable experience that left us empty armed). I called my mom to tell her about this feeling. I sent dh to the gas station to gas up the SUV, check tires and all vehicle fluids. I finished packing our bags and the baby bags and got people lined up to shovel. We were mid snow/ice storm at this time and it wasn't suppose to lighten up for the next 24 hours. The call did not come, but little did we know that less than 2 miles away, a beautiful 9lb 1 oz baby girl with locks and locks of dark hair and twinkling blue eyes was being born. Fast forward 7 months...we met that beautiful little girl, fell in love and began to collect and paint things in all shades of pink. We are now priveleged to be able to call her our daughter. The entire experience proved to me once again that some sweet souls are just meant to be in your life! She couldnt fit better into our family! We are so blessed to be your mom and dad, Miss K! Happy Birthday!

brittrblackwell · 12-31-2012, 12:13 AM

This is so sweet. Happy birthday to K!

newmommy13 · 12-31-2012, 09:23 AM

Wow what an awesome story! Congrats!

cdeweese · 12-31-2012, 09:25 AM

Made me cry

So happy!

AugustHope · 12-31-2012, 11:45 AM

The adoption process is so hard. I like to share some of our happiness in hopes that all those waiting will find some encouragement to carry on. I used to roll my eyes when people would say "their is a baby out there for you somewhere", but after we met our daughter, I am a true believer that indeed their was a baby out there for our family. We are slightly quirky and have a strange sense of humor so not just everyone fits our family, but honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better "fit". From the minute we saw those sparkling blue eyes, we knew she was meant to be with us! For all those waiting for your baby to find you...(don't roll your eyes, lol)...their is a baby out there trying to find his or her way to you!

CherryPie · 12-31-2012, 03:07 PM

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

jessica377 · 12-31-2012, 03:12 PM

I literally got chills reading your story. Thanks for sharing.

Msheidiann · 12-31-2012, 04:14 PM

Thank you for sharing!!!!

mom1mg · 01-02-2013, 10:06 PM

Thank You!

12-30-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
AugustHope Approved as buyer only due to past issues. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 1,292 Ratings: 69 Feedback: 99%	Five years ago... Five years ago today, we were eagerly awaiting the birth of the baby boy we had been chosen to adopt. He was due mid January, but mom thought he would come early. I was putting the finishing touches on a very blue nursery. I stopped in mid paint stroke with the nagging feeling that our baby would be born today. We were anticipating the call and the long 8 hour drive (and what turned out to be a very painful and unforgettable experience that left us empty armed). I called my mom to tell her about this feeling. I sent dh to the gas station to gas up the SUV, check tires and all vehicle fluids. I finished packing our bags and the baby bags and got people lined up to shovel. We were mid snow/ice storm at this time and it wasn't suppose to lighten up for the next 24 hours. The call did not come, but little did we know that less than 2 miles away, a beautiful 9lb 1 oz baby girl with locks and locks of dark hair and twinkling blue eyes was being born. Fast forward 7 months...we met that beautiful little girl, fell in love and began to collect and paint things in all shades of pink. We are now priveleged to be able to call her our daughter. The entire experience proved to me once again that some sweet souls are just meant to be in your life! She couldnt fit better into our family! We are so blessed to be your mom and dad, Miss K! Happy Birthday! __________________ R, married to C, mommy to N, 10 and all boy and K, almost 4, a pink Princess who came to us through the miracle adoption and we are hoping for more!FET 9/13... and planning another FET in spring '13.

12-31-2012, 12:13 AM	#2
brittrblackwell Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 90 My Mood:	Re: Five years ago... This is so sweet. Happy birthday to K! __________________ Wife to the Grizzly God Fearing love of my life Michael 2/09 Mom to Michael 12/09, Josiah 7/11& #3 Due Sept Conservative Christian Homeschooling SAH mommy with Homestead dreams , CS,EBf, BW, HB, N-Vax, N-Curc. There's always room for more blessings

12-31-2012, 09:23 AM	#3
newmommy13 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,547 Ratings: 104 Feedback: 100%	Wow what an awesome story! Congrats! __________________ I, mama to dd A (3-08) and dfs J (10/11) hopeful pre-adoptive foster family

12-31-2012, 09:25 AM	#4
cdeweese Registered Users Formerly: New cloth lover Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,241 Ratings: 56 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Five years ago... Made me cry So happy! __________________ Cindy wife to B Mommy to C 3/10 and S 3/11 Cautiously Expecting! My ISO/IHA: http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/....php?t=1464852

12-31-2012, 11:45 AM	#5
AugustHope Approved as buyer only due to past issues. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 1,292 Ratings: 69 Feedback: 99%	Re: Five years ago... The adoption process is so hard. I like to share some of our happiness in hopes that all those waiting will find some encouragement to carry on. I used to roll my eyes when people would say "their is a baby out there for you somewhere", but after we met our daughter, I am a true believer that indeed their was a baby out there for our family. We are slightly quirky and have a strange sense of humor so not just everyone fits our family, but honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better "fit". From the minute we saw those sparkling blue eyes, we knew she was meant to be with us! For all those waiting for your baby to find you...(don't roll your eyes, lol)...their is a baby out there trying to find his or her way to you! __________________ R, married to C, mommy to N, 10 and all boy and K, almost 4, a pink Princess who came to us through the miracle adoption and we are hoping for more!FET 9/13... and planning another FET in spring '13.

01-02-2013, 10:06 PM	#9
mom1mg Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 3,639 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Five years ago... Thank You! __________________ Wife to the man I adore and Mama to DS10, DS9, DS3, DD2, and DD1 SAH, Homeschooling, Hobby Farming, SNs SUPER MAMA - Melissa