Re: Mostly OT: My day...

Big cyber hug!!

Jan

Jalynne,

I'm so sorry to hear that. I know it is of no consolation, but with an adoption you'll be making a very lonely, unwanted child into a very wanted child and that's a fabulous thing too! Big cyber hugs and prayers are heading towards you and your DH!

-- Dannielle from NY

When I was a child I had an adopted friend. She felt so special because her parents "picked" her out to be their child. I hope your prayers are answered too.

Hugs, Jalynne! Feed your soul with quilting, as you say. We are just nanobytes away if you need us!

Oh Jalynne I'm so sorry to hear this. I've so been hoping for good news for you this (and every, since you mentioned it) month. But I'm relieved that you are going to put it behind you and move forward into another sphere. That, too, is not going to be plain sailing; but it will probably be a doddle, compared with what you have endured for the past while. Let's hope that all will go smoothly and that you will have the addition to your family that you obviously long for. But, may I give you a gentle word of advice?, before you start the next difficult road, take some time, rest, enjoy what you have around you and especially each other. Let yourselves be refreshed. You have focused on this for a long time and you need to step back, get your world and

With the amount of energy now stored up, those UFO's don't stand a chance. >g< All good wishes. . In article , Jalynne writes

Sounds like you are moving in all the right directions! Way to go, keep it up! Be sure to let me - all of us - know when a child is coming your way, k?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

(((Hugs))) Things generally have a way of working out........My sister adopted an 18 month old last year having had 3 failed IVF treatments. She is adorable and loved by everyone. Flossy Malvern England

Yes, we are definitely going to take a break. We'll go to an informational meeting in November at the adoption agency, but we're not going to do anything about starting the process until February. That'll give me a good long time to rest, get my house in order, etc. I feel like I've been holding my breath for three years, and that all of a sudden, I can breathe again, because there's not this huge cloud of uncertainty over my head (just a few stray ones now and again). This morning has given me new perspective, and clarity of thought...I'm so excited to move forward!

Good for you, Jalynne. I wish you all the luck in the world for what's ahead. Have a wonderful six months. I always fear uncertainty. When you *know* what you have to face, you have power. Take care. When your UFO clearing has borne fruit, don't forget to tell us about all your triumphs. >g< . In article , Jalynne writes

Jalynne, I'm sorry to hear that your infertility treatments won't work, but I love your positive attitude about adoption! I always told DH that, if he wanted a specific *kind* of baby (no wisecracks here -- I mean male or female ), we would have to adopt, since I wasn't willing to have a zillion in hopes of getting one of the "right" gender.

Good luck getting the check situation straightened out; I know it must be frustrating as all get out. Have fun with the blackberry picking! :)

Jalynne-

Sending you some big, warm hugs and The Furbabies are adding some sloppy doggie-breath kisses. I'm sorry.

Leslie

The HairyFacedOnes 'N Me

RCTQ- Houston 2004..... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail.... but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!"

I just can't imagine what it's like to be in your shoes. I fell pregnant easily both times, unfortunately my DB ( not SIL) is having similar problems. Thinking of you both

Dee in Oz

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