Intro Time!

ycristina84 · October 2012

Hello all! I have been a bump member for a long while, a former regular in the Infertility/3T and Baby Names boards. After our round of IVF failed, I basically unplugged myself from the forums because it was really painful for me and I needed time to grieve and figure out where to go from there.

So, here we are 4 months later making adoption plans...or at least trying to get the ball rolling some. I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders, now that we have made adoption our plan A and not our backup plan. I don't know why I was hanging on to the dream of pregnancy when all I care about is actually being a Mother. I know we have a lot of work ahead of us but it already feels right.

We are going to be pursuing domestic infant adoption, and we are doing so very slowly and cautiously. Hoping to start our home study process in the next 3-6 months, so right now just trying to decide if we want to go the agency route or tackle independent adoption and doing research on Texas agencies. It's all so overwhelming!

Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself, and warn you that I will surely have LOTS of questions for you board members. I look forward to being a part of this community! And any words of wisdom are encouraged

IRR · October 2012

Welcome. A few other Texans on here and check out the FAQ's on the top of the board. Ladies here are great and always happy to answer questions. Best of luck with your journey.

Bpmg · October 2012

Hi, I have been lurking on here for a couple weeks. My husband and I also just started the domestic infant adoption journey. So much to learn!

Good luck to you - Im interested in hearing more about your journey.

raecheleblue1 · October 2012

Welcome!

silliestbunny · October 2012

Welcome!! Adoption as Plan A is a great thing... I hope you find peace w/your decision. This is a very helpful board... tends not to have drama which is nice. We are just cheering each other on as we plod along.

JellyTwoPointO · October 2012

Welcome! I know that for so many people, coming to the decision to adopt can be prefaced with a long and hard journey. But congrats on making this decision! I hope it goes well and smoothly for you.