Sharing and Waiting

The question that every hopeful adoptive parent asks themselves at some point is when and who we should share with.

Family and close friends? Of course I'm going to share this process with them. I can't imagine going through this waiting process without their support. Almost everyone has been so supportive!

Acquaintances? Maybe - it all depends on where they fit into my life.

People from work? I've now told the people in my department, and my immediate supervisor. Because of the lack of a timetable, it's really hard to give anyone a sense of how long this will take.

Trying to figure out who to tell and how to tell them is one of the harder parts of this process.

I keep reading that you never know who will know someone who will know someone who is making an adoption plan for their baby. So sharing is important. (Feel free to share with people you know that might know someone!)

This wait, though, is equally difficult! I have to be ready to bring a newborn into my house within 24 hours, or wait for 3+ years to get the call! So, am I ready? Of course! I have a car seat and stroller (thanks to my brother) and a bassinet (thanks to my neighbors). I have a list of the items I need to pick up at the last minute.