tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post8827918101296992361..comments2023-10-11T08:54:40.442-05:00Comments on Unedited: Funky Friday - Adoption EditionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-69500676771823826142012-05-21T18:20:29.348-05:002012-05-21T18:20:29.348-05:00I remember all these steps very well. I'm sure...I remember all these steps very well. I'm sure it will all go fabulously for you. :)A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-10222646211557623252012-05-20T09:43:25.745-05:002012-05-20T09:43:25.745-05:00Hi Jen! Best wishes!Hi Jen! Best wishes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-69261371538724642622012-05-19T21:48:23.546-05:002012-05-19T21:48:23.546-05:00Good luck! This is wonderful!Good luck! This is wonderful!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-47846485574260670732012-05-19T11:46:19.481-05:002012-05-19T11:46:19.481-05:00Oh, I'm so thrilled for you. It's going to...Oh, I'm so thrilled for you. It's going to be a lot of hard work but, as you say, more than worth it. I hope everything goes smoothly (and quickly :)) for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-63442051493484138962012-05-19T11:11:54.120-05:002012-05-19T11:11:54.120-05:00I can't imagine how much work you have to do t...I can't imagine how much work you have to do to convince the adoption agency that you're going to be wonderful parents! But you've got the best attitude--that it's going to be so much more than worth it when you get your baby! Good luck!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-89007466522740773912012-05-19T07:17:46.970-05:002012-05-19T07:17:46.970-05:00I hope everything works out and you get to hold yo...I hope everything works out and you get to hold your sweet child soon. It's exciting hearing about the process!Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-8661668320214586522012-05-18T19:30:29.044-05:002012-05-18T19:30:29.044-05:00I'm so excited for you! I'm so happy you&#...I'm so excited for you! I'm so happy you're sharing your story with us. I hope things go well. It seems like a lot of work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-71800486361302636012012-05-18T18:08:35.604-05:002012-05-18T18:08:35.604-05:00Maybe, if u get an older baby u wont have to wait ...Maybe, if u get an older baby u wont have to wait for it to grow inside the birth mom? Good luck w/ the homestudy.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-14296798716373170402012-05-18T15:52:07.884-05:002012-05-18T15:52:07.884-05:00Squeee! You're adopting? I'm so excited fo...Squeee! You're adopting? I'm so excited for you to have a little person in your life. They are so sweet and unique. Such a blessing, really. And I'm sure you'll make a great Mom. How could you not when you love Animal crackers so much?<br /><br />I hope everything goes smoothly.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-91466330515470236852012-05-18T14:29:04.744-05:002012-05-18T14:29:04.744-05:00I used to hate taking my cat to the vet. pretty mu...I used to hate taking my cat to the vet. pretty much the same thing.<br />- Maurice Mitchell<br /><a href="http://www.thegeektwins.com" rel="nofollow">The Geek Twins</a> | <a href="http://FilmSketchr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Film Sketchr</a><br />@thegeektwins | @mauricem1972Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-82108464703036915702012-05-18T12:05:43.991-05:002012-05-18T12:05:43.991-05:00We are in your corner 100%. Best of luck.We are in your corner 100%. Best of luck.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-49116636643039919572012-05-18T11:41:33.971-05:002012-05-18T11:41:33.971-05:00At a previous job the hubs had to get security cle...At a previous job the hubs had to get security clearance with the government. The adoption paperwork was SO MUCH WORSE. Worth it though. Good luck with everything, I hope it goes through quick.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-44241705819950523142012-05-18T10:35:11.002-05:002012-05-18T10:35:11.002-05:00Wow, Jen! I didn't realize you are so far into...Wow, Jen! I didn't realize you are so far into the process. This is wonderful! Sending you lots of positive vibes and sparkly energy!!!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-78585320735947743862012-05-18T10:01:51.557-05:002012-05-18T10:01:51.557-05:00What an adventure! Glad all the hoop-jumping hasn&...What an adventure! Glad all the hoop-jumping hasn't dampened your sense of humor. I hope the social workers and such you work with appreciate that and see the value of joy in a household. Wishing you every success in building your family.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-20612215544271889922012-05-18T09:44:51.897-05:002012-05-18T09:44:51.897-05:00I am so happy for you!I am so happy for you!Emily Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478461123707071108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-81744026939027867782012-05-18T09:15:48.138-05:002012-05-18T09:15:48.138-05:00No stress, Jen. You'll make an awesome and ver...No stress, Jen. You'll make an awesome and very fun mom.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-88276438331816733032012-05-18T08:52:29.051-05:002012-05-18T08:52:29.051-05:00Whoa. I thought you were pregnant for a second. Th...Whoa. I thought you were pregnant for a second. That's what I get for skimming the title.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-75134036350416829882012-05-18T08:24:38.111-05:002012-05-18T08:24:38.111-05:00So glad you still have a sense of humour about it ...So glad you still have a sense of humour about it all! Thinking of you and hoping your dreams come true! :)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-90796648498565721422012-05-18T08:09:31.280-05:002012-05-18T08:09:31.280-05:00I'm rooting for you guys! There's nothing ...I'm rooting for you guys! There's nothing better than snuggling with a baby.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-62791814770252982492012-05-18T07:01:48.396-05:002012-05-18T07:01:48.396-05:00Having gone through it, I can totally relate. With...Having gone through it, I can totally relate. With an international adoption there's even more paperwork that has to be authenticated by various agencies. Once I drove 3 hours to get a paper authenticated a few days earlier than if I fed expressed it because I was so impatient.<br /><br />Don't worry. You'll survive the homestudy. I was worried too because my husband's past was not perfect and he has health issues. But we made it and I'm sure yours will be easier.<br /><br />Thanks for the update.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-67081115764624472622012-05-18T06:55:30.882-05:002012-05-18T06:55:30.882-05:00Jen, no matter how many books you read, no matter ...Jen, no matter how many books you read, no matter how much advice you get, nothing will prepare you for having a baby. Just take it as it comes and open your heart to the love. Which I know you've already done. Just relax and breathe. You'll be awesome parents.<br /><br />And light green and yellow make awesome colors for a neutral baby's room.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-26886317742215121942012-05-18T06:53:03.618-05:002012-05-18T06:53:03.618-05:00Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm cheering fr...Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm cheering from the sidelines!Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-56349669963368892142012-05-18T06:33:55.540-05:002012-05-18T06:33:55.540-05:00Jen, I'm cheering you on daily. Your quirkine...Jen, I'm cheering you on daily. Your quirkiness is a wonderful thing and I know 100% that you have more love to give than they could ever determine with a fingerprint:)Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.com