Catwoman Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am so happy for you, Heather and I hope the adoption goes smoothly. I guess God wanted to make sure this special little baby got an equally special home. :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D Dh said to me "We have always said that if we had the money and the opportunity we would have a house full of kids. Well it's time to put up or shut up." :lol::lol: He has a way of getting right to the point. There is no REAL reason for us NOT to. We love kids. We have said for years that we wanted a big family. We can afford it. The baby is being placed right into our lives without us looking for her. etc. etc. We are proceeding cautiously as this is a private adoption and anything could go wrong. But the adoption liason is contacting the birthmom today to let her know we want to move forward with the adoption so I guess we will go from there! So with God's blessing and provision, in about 5 or 6 weeks we should have Olivia Carolyn joining our family! We have yet to tell anyone IRL and we are going to wait until the details are firm but we are all thrilled including Prema who loves babies!!! This is so very exciting! It's been fun to hear your dh's heart in all this, too, how neat! He does have two pinky fingers, so now he'll be balanced. I look forward to the official congratulations in a few weeks. i will pray that time passes quickly for you, as I'm guessing it may seem so very slow. What do the boys think? Can you tell them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D Dh said to me "We have always said that if we had the money and the opportunity we would have a house full of kids. Well it's time to put up or shut up." :lol::lol: He has a way of getting right to the point. There is no REAL reason for us NOT to. We love kids. We have said for years that we wanted a big family. We can afford it. The baby is being placed right into our lives without us looking for her. etc. etc. We are proceeding cautiously as this is a private adoption and anything could go wrong. But the adoption liason is contacting the birthmom today to let her know we want to move forward with the adoption so I guess we will go from there! So with God's blessing and provision, in about 5 or 6 weeks we should have Olivia Carolyn joining our family! We have yet to tell anyone IRL and we are going to wait until the details are firm but we are all thrilled including Prema who loves babies!!! Thanks for sharing the exciting news! I'm so happy for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Praying it all goes smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I checked for an update at just the right time. Congratulations !!!!!! :) (I was hoping that's how it would go.) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twacademy2010 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Congratulations!!! That is so exciting :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am absoluley thrilled for you Heather. I have not stopped thinking about you since reading the first post. Olivia is a beautiful name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D Dh said to me "We have always said that if we had the money and the opportunity we would have a house full of kids. Well it's time to put up or shut up." :lol::lol: He has a way of getting right to the point. There is no REAL reason for us NOT to. We love kids. We have said for years that we wanted a big family. We can afford it. The baby is being placed right into our lives without us looking for her. etc. etc. We are proceeding cautiously as this is a private adoption and anything could go wrong. But the adoption liason is contacting the birthmom today to let her know we want to move forward with the adoption so I guess we will go from there! So with God's blessing and provision, in about 5 or 6 weeks we should have Olivia Carolyn joining our family! We have yet to tell anyone IRL and we are going to wait until the details are firm but we are all thrilled including Prema who loves babies!!! Awww congratulations honey. That's so cool your dd will have a sister close in age. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah! Congratulations! I'd hoped you'd say yes! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 :hurray: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Aw...congratulations! :D My boys are a year apart and they are best buddies. I'm sure your DD will love her new baby sister just as much! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 HOORAY!!!!! :hurray: :party: :hurray: :party: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I will pray that everything goes your way. What a blessing she will be to your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 :party::party::party::party: VERY EXCITED FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THIS PRECIOUS BABY!!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D Dh said to me "We have always said that if we had the money and the opportunity we would have a house full of kids. Well it's time to put up or shut up." :lol::lol: He has a way of getting right to the point. There is no REAL reason for us NOT to. We love kids. We have said for years that we wanted a big family. We can afford it. The baby is being placed right into our lives without us looking for her. etc. etc. We are proceeding cautiously as this is a private adoption and anything could go wrong. But the adoption liason is contacting the birthmom today to let her know we want to move forward with the adoption so I guess we will go from there! So with God's blessing and provision, in about 5 or 6 weeks we should have Olivia Carolyn joining our family! We have yet to tell anyone IRL and we are going to wait until the details are firm but we are all thrilled including Prema who loves babies!!! :party::party::party: Congrats! I am praying that the whole process goes perfectly smoothly for all of you! How exciting! There is a little girl that has no idea how blessed her life has just become :001_wub:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeytolily Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 How wonderful! I was hoping you would say yes! I'll be praying that everything goes smoothly - can't wait to hear that she's in your arms! Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 YAY!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 How wonderful!!! Best wishes for a smooth process!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm so happy for you! :party: What a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I like Olivia Rose. But, I would probably pick a Malaysian name that meant blessing for a middle name, or surprise. That is my dd's name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm fairly new to the boards, but I wanted to say congratulations! I hope the whole process is smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D NO WAY!!!!!!!!!! Wow, congratulations once again!!!!!!!!!!! Your life has been so fun to read about over the past two years! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Congratulations, Heather! I am so excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Blessings to you and your family. I can't get you and your situation out of mind. I will pray for you guys as you go through this process trusting in God's sovereign plan for your lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Heather, I am soooo excited for you and your family. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Great! Congratulations! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Heather, you're so frickin lucky, I'm jealous from eyeball to toenail! I wish baby girls would rain down on me! :D :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thank you all so much for the prayers and support. It is going to be a little crazy but I think we are up for it. In addition to both of us working full time, homeschooling our oldest ds half the day, a new baby, I teach a class at the school twice a week and I am in my last semester of grad school! I graduate on April 25 so I just have to hold my head above water until then.:D Now I am waiting on pins and needles for the adoption liason to call me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Heather!!! WHAHOO...I'm living vicariously through you! Many, many, many prayers will be winging up for you as you make the adjustments and survive until grad school is through! Party time! So, sweet, so precious..... Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm so, so happy for you!! God has his own plans.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Heather, I know I have posted twice already in this thread, but I just have to say that I am beyond happy for you. I know how you longed and prayed for a baby girl. Then this opportunity to move to Malaysia was opened up to you, and you and your husband allowed God to work in your life. And look how He has blessed you!!! He has so many gifts for us if we will just step out in faith. His goodness amazes me. I am praying for a smooth and hassle free adoption. Much love and blessings. Nakia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 :party: Praying for you all! How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So happy for you, Heather! Praying for all to go well! YAY! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D :grouphug: :party: I'm so happy for you and will continue to pray for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thank you all so much for the prayers and support. It is going to be a little crazy but I think we are up for it. In addition to both of us working full time, homeschooling our oldest ds half the day, a new baby, I teach a class at the school twice a week and I am in my last semester of grad school! I graduate on April 25 so I just have to hold my head above water until then.:D Now I am waiting on pins and needles for the adoption liason to call me back. Woo-hoo! Bill and I are continuing to pray for you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thank you all so much for the prayers and support. It is going to be a little crazy but I think we are up for it. In addition to both of us working full time, homeschooling our oldest ds half the day, a new baby, I teach a class at the school twice a week and I am in my last semester of grad school! I graduate on April 25 so I just have to hold my head above water until then.:D Now I am waiting on pins and needles for the adoption liason to call me back. Wow! Do keep us updated - I keep coming back here, hoping for more news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 YAAAAY, so excited for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I shared your story with my dh and he said that he knew you would adopt her. He and I have followed your journey since you went to Malaysia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Congratulations!!!! Wishing you all the best and a smooth process as well. (Hope the US is a little more cooporative with this one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Congratulations, Heather! I admire you for being willing to bring another child into your home. Best wishes for a smooth process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 OK here's where we are at... we talked and prayed and prayed and talked.... And we are going for it. :D Dh said to me "We have always said that if we had the money and the opportunity we would have a house full of kids. Well it's time to put up or shut up." :lol::lol: He has a way of getting right to the point. There is no REAL reason for us NOT to. We love kids. We have said for years that we wanted a big family. We can afford it. The baby is being placed right into our lives without us looking for her. etc. etc. We are proceeding cautiously as this is a private adoption and anything could go wrong. But the adoption liason is contacting the birthmom today to let her know we want to move forward with the adoption so I guess we will go from there! So with God's blessing and provision, in about 5 or 6 weeks we should have Olivia Carolyn joining our family! We have yet to tell anyone IRL and we are going to wait until the details are firm but we are all thrilled including Prema who loves babies!!! That is too beautiful! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 From a unique perspective I have babies born in the same year who are not twins. It's been six years. Yeah, there have been some tricky spots where the juggling was challenging. But never once did I not think they were worth it. You work through it all. ;) Congratulations mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is so great! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Congratulations! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How exciting, Heather!!!! So happy for your and your dh!!! I will be praying that all goes smoothly for you. This is definitely a God thing, and He will provide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 COngrats! What an awesome blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 From a unique perspective I have babies born in the same year who are not twins. It's been six years. Yeah, there have been some tricky spots where the juggling was challenging. But never once did I not think they were worth it. You work through it all. ;) Congratulations mama! Aren't those what people used to call Irish twins? No offense intended if that's not PC, but I just wanted to clarify the expression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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