9 months ago
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!?
Not so sure about that today. We just received info from the adoption agency that our wait will be extended yet again. They expect us to wait another 5-6 months. How and why?? I was told that based on last years numbers, how many infants can be processed in a month, and how many waiters fit our same mold this is the best guess they can give to our family. So now here we go on the uphill climb once again. Just shy of having waited half way. There's got to be a punch line here somewhere, right?
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Hi Dana,
This is Stacy, also from Wisconsin, and using your agency. I recognize you from the forum!
Suddenly, I feel like I should RUSH to get that dossier in. We've been taking it slow, trying to time things based on an 8 month wait, which was what I was told just a few days ago.
Were your really told you might wait 11 months?! Rhetorical question, I guess. Wow, do you think it may be even longer for us, asuming we are on the "offical" wait list end of September? Or may waits get shorter again? Do you think they will expand their child capacity at the house or anything, or will waits keep going up?
It is all so very mysterious. But hey,I'm OK with a long wait, as long as we can plan for it. (But don't quote me on that a year from now. :)
Hang in there! I'll be checking in on your blog to see if you have any new updates.
Stacy
sorry for the spelling typo.
Stacy
Unfortunately, Stacy, I believe they are quoting you a current wait time. They have been quoting people current wait times, not wait times that pertain specifically to each family. If you are requesting an infant and you are not on the list yet you may well wait over a year. My only advice do not prolong the paperwork if you can help it.
Once again, I share your disappointment, my dear daughter! I know how hard this is for you and, yes, it IS more difficult than a regular pregnancy. At least with it, you can "feel" your baby, hear the heartbeat, know for sure she's there, know for sure that within a certain time frame you'll be holding her in your arms. BUT, always the optimist, I know you WILL hold this baby in your arms soon.......doesn't seem like it now, but it'll go fast. You have so much to channel your energy into in the meantime.....Noah, Jeff, your volunteering, your projects, your family...all can be a great source of support and inspiration for you now. Don't give up! I pray for you daily, as I'm sure others do too. This baby will become part of our family when the time is just right.
Love,
Mom
Oh, no! I'm so, so sorry to hear your wait has been extended. I had such a hard time during the referral wait -- but I have to say that it's worse now. Hopefully, when our baby is safely home, I can offer some comforting words about waiting, but right now, I'm still finding it so very hard.
You're in my thoughts!
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