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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: Last Day?
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Thursday, August 13, 2009. Since my company found out that I was adopting, they instituted an adoption maternity leave that 100% matches the "regular" maternity leave policy, which means I will get to spend three months at home with my baby. Obviously I am THRILLED with this since most companies don't even have an adoption policy, and certainly not one that matches maternity leave since it isn't mandatory or covered by disability. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting.
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: January 2010
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Monday, January 11, 2010. Almost a Forever Family! I CANNOT believe that Lyla is already 4 1/2 months old; or that I haven't blogged at all in three months; or that we are finally almost done with Lyla's adoption process. Lyla is a happy, charming, adorable baby - she has brought so much joy to my life, and the lives of everyone around us. I can barely remember life before her, and even on those sleepless nights when I can barely get out of bed, I am still so, so thankful that she is in my life! Lyla's f...
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: September 2009
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Our First Post-Placement Visit. WOW - I can't believe it's Sept 22nd already! Lyla is already a month old - she's gaining weight and growing like crazy - she gained 1 lb 9 oz, putting her up to 9 lb 6 oz, and she grew an inch, so she's 20.5" already. INSANE! We will have 3 more visits in the coming months, and soon we'll be scheduling our court date in Texas (some time at the end of February/early March) and then it will all be final. Such a process! Welcome Home Lyla Grace!
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: Almost a Forever Family!
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Monday, January 11, 2010. Almost a Forever Family! I CANNOT believe that Lyla is already 4 1/2 months old; or that I haven't blogged at all in three months; or that we are finally almost done with Lyla's adoption process. Lyla is a happy, charming, adorable baby - she has brought so much joy to my life, and the lives of everyone around us. I can barely remember life before her, and even on those sleepless nights when I can barely get out of bed, I am still so, so thankful that she is in my life! Lyla's f...
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: What a Week
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009. 11 hours of sleep since Sunday morning.and we don't even have a baby yet! On a brighter note, we are getting close to our due date! It's actually tomorrow, but our birthmother had a doc appointment today and she's not dialating yet. She is going back to the doc on Friday, and if all goes well they can induce on Monday - so we are flying down this weekend to spend some time with her before she goes into labor. WOO HOO! August 12, 2009 at 7:41 PM. November is.Adoption Month.
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: August 2009
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Monday, August 17, 2009. We went back to the hospital Sunday night so they could induce, but it turns out someone is VERY comfortable in there and just not ready to come out yet. So after a few hours they let us go - though we didn't get to see an ultrasound which was really cool! I feel so lucky! Aye-yay-yay why do I do this to myself? Friday, August 14, 2009. My birthmother had contractions start today, but they were able to stop them at the hospital - both mom and baby are in good health. We will ...
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: Still Waiting...
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Monday, August 17, 2009. We went back to the hospital Sunday night so they could induce, but it turns out someone is VERY comfortable in there and just not ready to come out yet. So after a few hours they let us go - though we didn't get to see an ultrasound which was really cool! I feel so lucky! Aye-yay-yay why do I do this to myself? August 17, 2009 at 2:44 PM. It sounds good so far Beth. I couldnt be any happier for you. My fingers are crossed and the prayers are being said. August 18, 2009 at 2:11 PM.
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: June 2009
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009. 85 Percent Of The Time, It Works Every Time. According to the social worker that we worked with on our former adoption case, 15 percent of adoptions end with the birthmother changing her mind and keeping the baby. I'm not sure if this makes me feel relieved or worse. I had only a 1 in almost 7 chance of this happening. Yet it happened. And next time, I'll have a 1 in 7 chance that it will happen again. Monday, June 29, 2009. My husband and I began our adoption process in October 2...
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A Stork Story: A Mommy-in-Waiting: July 2009
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Looking Good.KNOCK ON WOOD. So it sounds like the meeting between our birthmother and the social worker went well! And first and foremost let me announce that we are expecting a little girl - trumpette.com ballerina socks here I come! My social worker also made the point of telling her about our first loss situation, and how delicate these situations are. She said the birthmother felt awful for us, and assured her she is ready to follow her plan. I know this still isn't ...I'm n...
