6 months DTV....
Today is our 6 Month Anniversary of being DTV. I have to be honest. We kinda of expected to have a referral by now. In fact every time my phone rings my heart skips a beat and I practically kill myself trying to get to my phone and you can trust me when I say the telemarketer on the other end gets an ear full when they call.
These last few weeks "The Wait" have been especially hard on me too. My Aunt recently passed away last weekend from Cancer. We weren't close but it's a painful reminder that you're only here a short time on this earth and you should Cherish the time that you have and spend as much time as possible with you the ones you love. Also this week I've been backing up the receptionist at work (she's been out sick since Tuesday) so I've been doing my job and hers with no help and to top it off it's month end at work and if you work in the accounting field like I do you can understand how important it is to get those figures in before the 1st. Anyone that knows me knows I don't handle stress very well. (Which is probably why I have Crohn's)
In away it's been a distraction from "The Wait" but it's so hard when everyone at work, your family members and everyone else knows that your adopting ask. "When are you getting the baby?". If fact I had to remind my boss this week that I'm adopting and I WILL be going on marternity leave sometime in the near future. His response..."oh, your still doing that?". I just looked at him crossed eyed and said..."Ah, yeah". Sometimes I wonder if it would have been a better idea if we just didn't tell anyone and just surprised them one day with a baby. I'm sure that would have been interesting at the family gatherings. :)
Ok, so I'm sorry I had to vent and I appreciate you listening to me. I'm going to try to be more patient as I know there are still a few people ahead of us waiting for their adorable children. I'm praying that everyone will get their referrals and their children as humanly possible. Let's just hope it happens sooner than later!
Have a nice weekend everyone.
posted by Leeshie at 12:40 PM
4 Comments:
I know what you mean! I swear, I have had so many people ask "are you still adopting?" like it's a phase or at the other end of the spectrum, "Would you hurry up and get that baby home, we can't wait to meet him". Both comments break my heart and make me want to scream at the same time. Hopefully you won't have much longer to wait (hopefully we won't either). I just keep praying the I600 process will get smoother every day.
Becky Wayne
DTV 10-10-07
March 30, 2008 8:21 PM
Believe me, I know exactly what you are saying. I love what Becky said above about people saying, "hurry up and get that baby home" Like we're purposely dragging it out or something.
Stay positive. It's going to happen. Envision your baby in your arms and pass the time by getting things ready for him or her.
March 31, 2008 5:51 AM
I totally understand what you mean!! We have waited for our I-600 approval for three months. Every day somebody says, "When are you getting those babies?" It is hard but just stay positive and it will happen!!
April 5, 2008 6:09 PM
I completely understand what your going through ( having gotten "the call" 3 times)! Keep the faith and know that you will hear anytime now. You will get news when you least expect it :)
April 6, 2008 5:10 PM
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