We have finally submitted the initial application for our adoption. For those of you who don’t know, we decided back in March/April to adopt internationally as the next step to growing our family.
A lot of people have asked us why we’ve chosen adoption over biological (since it is a choice for us), why we have chosen international vs domestic, and why Ethiopia. Here are some answers
Adoption vs biological
- We’ve always wanted to, so why not now
- Although wanting another child, not really feeling ready to be pregnant again (although I really do want to have more biological as well)
- And just knowing, after prayer, it is without a doubt what we need to do right now
International vs domestic
- Once again always wanted to
- Loving, loving, loving to travel and learn about other cultures
- Although there is a huge need here, feeling the call to help somewhere else
- Not ready to deal with some of the things that can occur here with biological parents
- Prayer
- We fit all the criteria to adopt from Ethiopia (or so we hope). All countries have different restrictions regarding age and income that we wouldn’t meet.
- The waiting time is minimal compared to other countries
- The need is overwhelming—high birthrate, food shortage, and 6 million orphans
- Interest in the culture, and gorgeous people
- Being able to get the age and sex we are interested in
- Main reason-just knowing it is the right country without a doubt. Our baby is there.
Belly Pregnant - talking about expanding your family to include children
Paper Pregnant - talking about expanding your family to include children
Belly Pregnant - the trying to get pregnant phase (may take months)
Paper Pregnant - waiting for a match/referral (may take months)
Belly Pregnant - using a home pregnancy test
Paper Pregnant - Referral Day!
Belly Pregnant - announcing that you are pregnant
Paper Pregnant - announcing that you are adopting
Belly Pregnant - seeing your first ultrasound of baby
Paper Pregnant - seeing the referral/match picture of your child
Belly Pregnant - the waiting for baby to grow in your tummy
Paper Pregnant - the waiting for finalization of your adoption
Belly Pregnant - seeing another ultra sound of your baby
Paper Pregnant - seeing a follow up photo of your child
Belly Pregnant - giving birth
Paper Pregnant - traveling to pick up your child and the journey to bring him/her home
Belly Pregnant - waiting for hospital clearance to say you can take your baby home
Paper Pregnant - waiting for passports and visas for your children so that you can bring them home
Belly Pregnant - holding your child for the first time and welcoming them into your family
Paper Pregnant - holding your child for the first time and welcoming them into your family
Belly Pregnant - 3 Trimesters ( Tri1 = 1-12 weeks, Tri2 = 13-26 weeks, Tri3 = 27-42 weeks)
3 comments:
that's awesome news! jeremy and i have been seriously considering this, too, in the near future.
we have some close friends that adopted their daughter mezmur from ethiopia last year. there's a link to their blog from our blog (under autumn and dan). she's a beautiful, beautiful child.
anyway, congratulations and i hope the dossier and referral time goes by quickly for you!
That's awesome! Having been here in Africa for about 2 months now, I'd love to adopt a baby from here. Good luck with the process. When you come out to pick up your baby....you should swing down to visit and go on safari!
We are so excited for you and hope the best in all regards. It will be great for our family too to have a new cousin.
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