tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post4090978715091957712..comments2023-05-17T01:18:54.538-07:00Comments on Our Own: Thoughts on our approvalLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-31975398688052344112007-09-14T20:52:00.000-07:002007-09-14T20:52:00.000-07:00So happy for you and Ted...another step closer :-)...So happy for you and Ted...another step closer :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820051515701906003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-18930415940605549862007-09-14T14:59:00.000-07:002007-09-14T14:59:00.000-07:00Hey Lori, I remember being in the hospital when Pe...Hey Lori, I remember being in the hospital when Peyton was born and calling my parents to tell them that she was a girl...they asked me if she was "our" little girl, and I said "well, I think so". We tried really hard to protect ourselves and to not get too ahead of the process. Until we left the hospital with her, I didn't really feel like she was ours. Did I miss out on some excitement and joy? Probably. But it's also realistic with adoption. It's so uncertain and out of your control. Hang in there. You are doing everything right and will just be a story someday that you can share with your children. It's not always so agonizing. Safe travels home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-59657262938878854332007-09-13T22:20:00.000-07:002007-09-13T22:20:00.000-07:00Congrats on getting into the waiting game! For me...Congrats on getting into the waiting game! For me, the real excitement and anticipation kicked in just a few weeks ago, when suddenly it felt like we were in the window. Now, it's subsiding to an "oh well, I guess we'll get the call when we get it..." Maybe tomorrow I'll be manic again. There's no telling. Okay, so suffice to say, 12 weeks into the wait, and we're officially on an emotional roller coaster. Please join me for the ride!Drew Carey Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007515477570857582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-39998449950158740122007-09-13T15:36:00.000-07:002007-09-13T15:36:00.000-07:00Congratulations!! :) Finally, huh?About the emot...Congratulations!! :) Finally, huh?<BR/><BR/>About the emotion thing... I'm not adopting, but I am a mom of two. I feel the same way you do. I don't like disappointment. I despise it! Worse than ... well, everything! So, I can relate. I have no advice though, as I haven't found a cure or any relief either way.<BR/><BR/>I am always pleasantly surprised, even if I had knowledge beforehand. :) Life is good that way. And I am very, very thankful for each and every surprise! :)<BR/><BR/>Have a safe trip home!!<BR/>StephAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-21092886204753020612007-09-13T10:30:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:30:00.000-07:00We get back Saturday night. Yes, I'll be glad to g...We get back Saturday night. Yes, I'll be glad to get the letter notarized and off, but I'm especially longing for my own bed and a snuggle with the cat. Travel is great, but home is better.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-25466489421968742892007-09-13T10:18:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:18:00.000-07:00So, when do you return from your trip? I bet you c...So, when do you return from your trip? I bet you can't wait to get that approval letter notarized and sent off...what a relief to be done with all the paperwork! We are waiting right now for that "special" letter too...can't wait! AmyAmy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14498736201253966177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-49823121576488064412007-09-13T10:12:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:12:00.000-07:00Congratulations, Ted & Lori! It's been great foll...Congratulations, Ted & Lori! It's been great following your journey and I look forward to hearing about your referral!<BR/><BR/>StaciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-50635423371023655912007-09-13T08:52:00.000-07:002007-09-13T08:52:00.000-07:00wahoo! that is awesome! start sleeping now!wahoo! that is awesome! start sleeping now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-16576985970282530152007-09-13T08:27:00.000-07:002007-09-13T08:27:00.000-07:00oh my gosh! You're waiting?! Congrats! I will be w...oh my gosh! You're waiting?! Congrats! I will be waiting to hear when you've got that coveted referral!!tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834992953359656385noreply@blogger.com