Rowan Family Tree

The wait continues…

Jan. 2nd | Posted by 12 comments

Now that we’ve changed our age request for a sibling group over 3 years old, (one child under one and one child under 4,) we are officially OVERDUE. It’s weird – I do feel like I’m bursting the seams – a feeling many of you moms who were pregnant out there understand – except it’s my heart and head that feel ready to burst.

  • Four months is a long time to check your email 2-10 times a day.
  • Four months is a long time to constantly wonder which child will be older – the boy or the girl?
  • Four months is a long time not to buy any baby clothes.
  • Four months is a long time to be constantly distracted, unable to focus on work and thinking about your kids.
  • Four months is a long time to keep saying “any day now…”

So, after a disappointing lack of Christmas surprise, let’s just cross our fingers for January.  Kidslink opens up next Monday at their new location, and I can assure you I will be waiting, anticipating, hoping (and trying not to hope and anticipate) all week!

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  1. Ricki

    We are all waiting, anticipating, and hoping for you too!
    Can’t wait to hear your exciting news of a referral….which I am sure is just around the corner!
    Ricki


  2. Alicia

    Oh Nicky, I sure hope that you hear some good news soon! One thing I noticed was that there was upswings and downswings. Somedays I woke up and hardly ever thought about the baby trying to find their way to us. Other days I woke up and was on autopilot all day because I could do nothing other than picture what our family “might” look like…
    My fingers are crossed for you. Be strong,
    Alicia


  3. Danielle

    I sure hope you guys get a call soon Nicky! I totally know how painful and difficult the waiting can be!! Hopefully KL will have some news for you when they re-open. :-)


  4. shauna

    It has got to be any day now! I know that I said that to myself for about 6 months, but Kidslink has a much quicker referral time than we had with CAFAC.
    It is agonizing, and I sympathize. But, honestly, when you see those pictures most of the pain vanishes. Just like childbirth! I waited 13 months for a referral and truly I can hardly remember how discouraged and disappointed I felt every time I called home from work to check my voice mail aor found no new messages in my in-box.
    I hope you will hear soon. I check your blog a couple times a day waiting for your news!
    It WILL be a Happy New Year!

    Shauna


  5. emily

    I hope you get the call really soon! Hang in there.


  6. Justine

    I am so keeping my eyes on your blog!!!! You and Carrie both have been waiting for quite a while now!!! Praying that you both get amazing news in the next very short while!


  7. rowanfamilytree

    thank you!!! I went to check my blog tonite and I had 6 encouraging comments! I appreciate all your good vibes and good wishes :-)

    Nicky


  8. Nathalie

    We are in the same boat!! I was so disappointed we didn’t get a referral in Dec. Everyday I check my emails a hundred times just like you!
    Well, I truly hope we have pictures to show each other on Jan. 26. I hope to bring our Ethiopian friends with us, they have 3 gorgeous kids.
    Praying for good news soon for you guys!

    Nathalie


  9. haze

    I can’t wait to read the post where you share the good news! It won’t be long now.


  10. Jody

    I’m soooo understanding you!! I hope for you guys and us that it happens soon!!

    I said to Dave, “2008 is the year baby!!!”

    Jody


  11. Tammy M.

    I can’t wait to hear you finally have your referral!!! Definitely keeping fingers crossed for January. You’re right…4 months is a long time because you are thinking every moment of every day of the whole 4 months!

    Take care…
    Tammy M.


  12. Sandi

    I hear ya! Waiting is horrible! Stay strong, it does have to be any day now… It’s just gotta be :)

    Can’t wait to be celebrating with you on that day you see your sweet little ones faces!

    Sandi


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