We are so excited to formally and officially announce to everyone that we have been matched with a birthmother!
Our adoption consultant informed us back in May that a law firm in Florida was seeking families to be shown to a birthmother located in Florida due later in the fall. Tracie, our adoption consultant, had previously worked with this law firm on several occasions. David and I were excited about the idea of having a baby so close. The majority of the situations we had previously been presented to were located in Arizona, Utah and Nevada because that is where the agencies we were active with were located.
After our family profile along with several others were presented to the birthmother were informed the very next day that WE HAD BEEN CHOSEN! We were slightly in shock I believe but words can hardly express our initial joy. David says he had an initial peace. I believe I was in the shocked state a little longer.
We were somewhat hesitant to share with friends and family until we were further along in the matching process. Over the last 6 weeks or so since we were initially informed of the match we have been in constant contact with the law firm. The law firm has been exceptionally kind, patient and helpful. We have a case consultant that we can call at anytime with any questions. We have had a conference call with the lawyer to clarify what we can expect in the legal process of the adoption as well as the risks involved. We have also been provided a copy of the birthmother's health records throughout the pregnancy.
We have also had the privilege to speak with the birthmother and birthfather over the phone. We were initially anxious about making contact with the birthmother. However, after speaking with the birthparents the first time both David and I felt it was a great experience. It was amazing to be able to thank this woman for the amazing gift she is giving us. We have developed a relationship with the birthparents over the last several weeks. We have spoken to them over the phone on several occasions and text back and forth.
The last doctor's appointments have gone very well. We have had doctor's review the medical records we have been provided with and they have informed us that everything looks good. As with any pregnancy there are risks that cannot always be foreseen.
The birthmother shared these with us last week!!!
IT'S A BOY!! DUE OCTOBER 2nd!!
Baby boy at the time of the ultrasound almost two weeks ago was already 2lbs 7oz and just above the 60th percentile in size. The birthmother at the time was 27 weeks. Her next appointment is this Thursday July 18th.
We are earnestly praying to hear back from the grants and loans we have applied for. We know that all of the applications have been received so we are prayerfully waiting for those responses.
