Preparing For Baby

Derek and I have been talking about what we can do to prepare for the little one's arrival. Although we know that it will catch us off guard, we're hoping to have as much prepared ahead of time so we can enjoy the "gotcha" process. We're putting the finishing touches on the nursery and my sweet friend is even planning a baby shower to help us prepare and celebrate (thanks A!).


Things we'd like to find out before Baby comes:

What goes in the diaper bag when you're headed to the hospital? We have no idea if they will be a boy or girl or even what size they will be in, but we know they shouldn't be naked!

What does the hospital provide? Diapers, blankets, pacifiers, formula?

We'd like to get a gift for our tummy mommy, but how do you say thank you to something this huge?

I've always thought about taking our little one to the chiropractor when they are born, but I need more info on that.

How to switch from formula to breast milk. Our little one will be blessed with donated breast milk, but I'm not sure how long that will take to set up.

Feeding/sleeping/play schedule when they finally come home. I've read books, but want to talk to more mammas to feel more comfortable.


What we do know is that Wal-Mart is just a short drive from any hospital in Indiana, so whatever we're missing they will probably have. If not, I'll get to try out my new "mom look".  Also with any adoption everything is situational, so as we get further into the process and get matched, we'll have more of these questions answered.

It's Official

I was cleaning out the kitchen when Derek gave me a big hug from behind and slipped an envelope into my hand. I ripped it open and started sobbing at the first line: "Your family has been approved for adoption planning!"

It finally came! Our official paperwork saying that our home study had been approved and that our profile was being shown to mommas was in my hands. We could finally shout it from the rooftops and boy, did we! Derek was on the upstairs computer and I was on the laptop. We counted down and posted our adoption picture and good news on Facebook at the same time and just stared at the screen while people blessed us with their love and well wishes. It was the moment we had talked about for years and it was finally here. What a special moment it is to share with the world that you're having a baby!

I feel like we're back on the adoption track now. I can't tell you how thrown off I was when that letter just wouldn't come. And sorry to those of you who got texts or calls from me during this time. I know I was a mess. But much, much better now!

Derek and I are having a blast knowing that it could happen at any day, but let's be honest at how scary that can be. It could be while I'm writing this blog entry or next year. We can't wait for baby to come, but hubby and I are just hoping that we can at least have grants completed and most of the funds raised before they get here. I would love to get a sneak peak of God's schedule.

What a beautiful trip!