Blah days and Foster/Adoption

Hinessn · May 2012

No joke, ever since I triggered last Thursday I have felt like poo. I know it has nothing to do with the trigger itself, but just convienent timing. I've felt super nauseated, bloated, exhausted, and thirsty. Now that I think about it, it's not all that different from when I had my cysts. But having just had that ultrasound on thursday there's no way thats the problem haha.

On another note, DH and I are going to be looking into adoption in the very near future! We actually have always wanted to adopt/foster kids and dogs (I'm a big believer in the healing power of furbabies!) We are still going to persue treatments, but I think we're ready to see about fostering to adopt. We want to take in toddlers and older kids "who no one wants" Everyone deserves a home right? For now we're just looking for one young child until I get out of the military and we can settle back on the east coast. I'm very...nervous? anxious? Something like that, but also very excited. I just feel like its time ya know?

ChrisH22 · May 2012

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, hope it passes soon! On another note, I think it's really awesome that you and your hubby are wanting to foster some older kids while going forward with your treatments, I've thought about it myself. Yes, everyone definitely deserves a home!! Good luck!

Temp423319000008365 · May 2012

Yay that's exciting!!! I have HUGE heart for foster parenting, especially older children, I know that is something I want to do in my lifetime. Hope you get feeling better!

Hinessn · May 2012

Thanks ladies. Saturday I was super sick, then Sunday I was feeling okay, just tired, and now I'm back to feeling icky! I dont get it!

I just hope we can do it. I know adoption is a lengthy process, and base housing isn't fabulous but we really want to do it. We have this grand plan for the next few years - Building a beautiful house in northern VA, on a nice piece of land and fostering older kids with dogs. I think having them help foster dogs for good homes will give them pride and responsibility and purpose. Of course if they are afraid of dogs than thats totally fine too. I want to work with FBI/NSA after I get out of the Army and DH wants to be a behavioral therapist/teacher for kids so I think the future will be great for all of that. I just hope that we're approval worthy now too.

notquiteblushing · May 2012

That is great news about looking into foster/adopt. I've always been interested in it myself but my H isn't. Hope you feel better!

mrskitton · May 2012

That is great news about the foster/adoption process! I am sorry you aren't feeling well though...

tayray1 · May 2012

That's exciting that you guys have a plan, good luck!

Hinessn · May 2012

I think we've always wanted to. I always felt out of place, even though I grew up with my own mom and sister and love them both dearly. DH is one of 7 children, he grew up with his two bio brothers and parents, and then when he was about 12 they started taking in other kids and ended up adopting 4 (one of which is severely handicapped who inspired DH to work with special needs).

A part of me struggled with it because I feel like its...admitting defeat or something. Its hard to describe. I'm scared of giving up, or appearing to, even to myself. But we definitely want this

ChrisH22 · May 2012

Hinessn:

I think we've always wanted to. I always felt out of place, even though I grew up with my own mom and sister and love them both dearly. DH is one of 7 children, he grew up with his two bio brothers and parents, and then when he was about 12 they started taking in other kids and ended up adopting 4 (one of which is severely handicapped who inspired DH to work with special needs).

A part of me struggled with it because I feel like its...admitting defeat or something. Its hard to describe. I'm scared of giving up, or appearing to, even to myself. But we definitely want this

I understand what you mean but I think and hope it's possible to do both. You can be such a help to those kids in desperate need of it and still not give up on your treatments. I'm sure there'll be an adjustment period as you get settled into a routine with the new addition but hopefully things will go smoothly!

KdgTeacher · May 2012

Congrats on the decision. Sorry you were feeling so much,

One word of caution/warning as you start collecting info, you need to be 100% honest with your decision to continue IF treatments. There are agencies out there who will not allow you to work with them and continue treatments. I'm not sure about fostering....

I'd be happy to PM about the process. Granted I'm NO expert, but it is very fresh for me if nothing else.

Durham1008 · May 2012

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. But that's awesome about fostering. I think it's a great idea and something that DH and I want to look into as well. Good luck with everything.

alb245 · May 2012

So, so awesome that you're looking into fostering. I would love to be able to do that some day. DH's parents fostered 2 teens (brother and sister) growing up and still keep in touch with them today. Hope you feel better soon!

DebateThis · May 2012

Congrats and good luck!

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