Really? It’s been since September since I posted?!? It hasn’t been lack of activity that forced an 8 month break. (Ironic that in a different situation, I could have almost had a baby in that amount of time…)
So let’s see –
In the time since we were officially ‘paper ready’ according to the state of New York, we have done four rounds of what’s called ‘blitz’ advertising. We’ve met three birth moms and had multiple, seemingly ‘good’ situations fall through. We’ve had to determine our risk tolerance for drugs (not just drugs, broad stroke, but what specific kind of prenatal drug use are we willing to consider), mental illness, incarceration…and the list goes on. Things are moving – sometimes fast, sometimes at a snail’s pace.
It’s been a challenge and if anyone’s still out there, I’ll bring this up to date slowly. But I’m back. I’m back on the blog to find a place to share my feelings. I’ve missed it.
Gracie in Brooklyn 
I’m still here. Hope the next good situation is the one. Intrigued to find out more about the process.
It’s so good to hear from you! It sounds like you’ve been through a lot in the last several months. I’m sorry that it has been a rough road for you. People that say “oh, you should just adopt” could use a lesson like this. There’s no easy road for Infertiles to take to parenthood. I’m glad you are back and I look forward to reading more about your journey.
It’s good to hear from you! Glad that you are back and that things are moving forward.
It is soooo good to hear from you! I was looking at my blog roll just over the weekend, wondering about you. I look forward to your updates, and I’m sorry its been such a crazy road so far.
OK totally annoying…I left a comment via my iPhone but sometimes that doesn’t go through!
At any rate, I know this process is tough, but thanks for sharing and giving us an update. Support is always helpful 🙂
Nice to see your post!! Look forward to hearing all of your news and updates : )
Mo
Glad you are back — can’t wait to hear more!