Today we got the paperwork that we had to have notorized that will set us up a hearing to be pre-approved for Cala's placement with us following her adoption. Seems like a big thing to me and it makes me excited as this feels more and more real. I think for those who haven't been through this they can't understand, but for me this is so hard to believe. And I know in the back of my head that this could end poorly. I don't know how our birthmother could provide for this baby girl, but I know that she has every right in the world to change her mind in the end. This baby is hers biologically, and while I feel that she was made for us, I know that she wasn't made by us. She will always have two "mothers" no matter what anyone says or does, and that also is hard for me. I want to have her all to myself, but know that that will never be the case, no matter how I behave, so I ought to do what is best for Cala and give her all the information that I can about her birthmother and support her in every way that I can, which may include one day finding her birthmother.
I pray that this goes according to our plan, but I know that ultimately it is HIS plan and I'll continue by faith and not by sight to trust the one who loves me the most. I just honestly pray now that His will is the same as mine currently :).
All of that being said, our birth mother is 29 weeks 5 days today. That leaves 10 weeks and 2 days until Cala's due date!! Who thinks she'll come on time? Who thinks she'll be early? Who thinks she'll be late? I'll take your guesses and votes and whoever wins will get a piece of jewelry from Mama Mia . I'll take guesses on her weight and length too and award winners in those two categories as well!! Come on ladies, get to guessing!!!!
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10 months ago
Hi hon!
ReplyDeleteI definitely wish I could understand better as to what you are going thru, but you do explain it quite well. The one thing we have in common is uncertainty...but you are wise to continue by faith, I will try to follow your lead!
I will guess that sweet Cala is a July 4th baby and that she will be 6 pounds, 8 ozs and 20 inches long :) Its getting closer!!!
Love, Nan xxx
So exciting!!!! I think baby Cala is going to arrive early! I want her in your arms ASAP!
ReplyDeleteI think she will be born on July 2nd. She will weigh 7 pounds, 4 ounces and she will be 19 inches long. Yeah! Exciting!
ReplyDeleteI haven't walked in your shoes, but I am so excited!! This is a big step and I can't wait for that girl to get here so we can spoil her! I am thinking she will be early (she will be impatient to meet her Mommy!) I think she will be here by July 7th and will weigh 7 lbs 7 oz and will be 20 inches long! I am guessing with all the 7's cause it is God's perfect number!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is all so eciting. :) I'm going to guess she'll be here on July 10th, and weigh 7 pounds and 12 inches, and be 20 inches long.
ReplyDeleteDeni...check out this site..its a fun little site where you can set up a "baby pool" where everyone can enter their guesses about Cala's arrival. I did it with Ainsley. It will calculate who was the closest after she arrives. www.expectnet.com
ReplyDeleteI'll go with July 3, 7 lb 3 oz, 20 1/4 inches :)
Love all the progress!! I'd go to that website Melissa suggested too. I did it with Matthew and it was really fun.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, I'll go with July 11, 8 lbs, 2 oz...20 inches.
Lots of love!
YAY! We are so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is June 26, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, 19 1/2 inches :) It will be a full moon that night!
Praying that it goes the way you want it to! My guess is July 5th, 6 lbs, 6 oz and 20 inches. *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteMy guess is July 3rd. And I don't know how big she's going to be!
ReplyDeleteJuly 1st, 7lb 7oz, 19.5 inches. Am I allowed to change my mind later?? ;) We are praying for you & Sean to have sweet baby Cala in your arms & can't believe it is just a short 10 weeks away now! I'm sure one day is eternity when you are anxiously waiting to have her home.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing July 2nd, 7 lbs 2 oz, 19 inches! Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteYou are getting closer and closer, not only in days but in steps that will bring her to you. Prayers always!
Guess what? I has just hit me that you and Nannie are expecting at the same time, literally!!! These little girls could be born with in days of eachother :) How incredibly amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI say she will arrive in God's perfect time. Healthy and whole and that is what makes me happiest. 10 fingers, 10 toes...
Much Love sweet friend,
me
Hey Deni,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad things are moving ahead smoothly. I am so happy for you and yet i understand you thoughts and worries as well. But I know that it's gonna work out for you. I am sending you hugs and lots of love. And I think she's gonna be early maybe a week or two. Not sure on the weight or length though. ;)
I guess June 27th, 6 lbs, 7 oz.. I am looking for ladybug material to cover the basket Rene' slept in when she was an infant.
ReplyDeleteI am excited and less leary, praying positive thoughts and a blessed outcome for baby and our family.
July 4, 4pm, 7lbs 4oz, 19 1/4 inches.
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