So through the online adoption message board, I found two different people who have used the adoption consultant in Atlanta that I have written about. I asked if the consultant place is really legit when they say that most people come home with a newborn within 3-12 months. They both verified that this is completely legit. In fact, one of them came home with a baby two weeks after signing up with them and the other came home with a baby a month after signing up with them. Crazy, huh?
I watched the dvd that the consultant place sent me and for the most part I liked what I saw. It was kind of weird because the owner kept saying throughout the whole seminar, "If you do exactly as we say and follow all of our instructions you will have a baby in less than a year." I'm not really sure what the whole "do as we say" means but the thought of having a baby in less than a year is really tempting. The thought at becoming a mother in less than a year is super tempting. I could always talk to the consultant place and tell them that our budget is not $35,000 and see what they can do for me. It all sounds so odd yet so exciting. Kyle is actually starting to scope out Craigs List for a crib, etc. I'm not saying that we are definitely going with the consultant but it is on our minds for sure. We are still going to see what Bethany has to say during their free meeting.
I am so stressed and worried about this that my face has broken out (I'm sure you really wanted to know that). Also, just when I thought my family understood everything (don't get me wrong, they are still supportive and excited), my mom and younger sister both asked me if the doctor flat out told me I couldn't have children. Well, no. He did not. He told me there is no reason I should not be pregnant again by now and he also told me he thinks I will be able to get pregnant again. Well, it's been over a year. The loss of a baby and remaining infertile really does something to you. I met with a reproductive specialist back in the spring and both Kyle and I know that is not for us. I know I shouldn't take offense to little comments or questions but unfortunately I do...in fact, I'm really good at doing that.
Just remember...just because God gives you a baby through adoption now doesn't mean that He doesn't have one on deck for you biologically in the future. Going the adoption route right now isn't tying your tubes! Would it be the end of the world if you had an adopted child and a biological child? I think it would be kind of cool and that actually happened in my family. Just don't drink any Kool-aid that consultant places gives you... LOL
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Melanie! It would definitely not be the end of the world if we adopted a child and then had a biological child. That would be awesome! Haha, I know...that consultant place almost sounds cult-ish (but thankfully I checked them out with the BBB and they are completely legit and have really good reviews or ratings or whatever you call it!).
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