This Is Us: On Her Tummy And Butterflies In My Tummy

Saturday, December 3, 2011

On Her Tummy And Butterflies In My Tummy

One day I'll post about more than Hadassah, but at this time, she fills my every thought.

A friend who is also adopting sent this picture to me of her little girl because she recognized that Hadassah is in the background. I just love the picture because it shows how well she's developing and enjoying her tummy time. Also, that hair is amazing.

So here is what is going on in my head.

1. What on earth do I need to get done before we leave?

2. What if I forget to pack something? Or accidentally leave court documents?

3. Will I terrify the pants off of Hadassah? Or will she just melt into my arms?

4. Am I shaking because I'm so excited? Or am I having a panic attack?

5. How will my 3 at home do while we are away? Will they remember to brush their teeth?

6. I haven't learned any words in Amharic. Will the Ethiopian people be forgiving of that?

7. I don't know anything in French. I know that the people in France will not be forgiving of that. I'm more nervous about Paris than Addis Ababa.

8. How will I react when I finally meet this girl I've dreamed of since I was 12 years old?

9. How will I react when I have to leave her?

10. I am going to be a mom of 4 in just 10 short days. 10 days. 10 more days.

6 comments:

Anonymous12/3/11, 11:39 AM
So excited for y'all! Praying!
Jada
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Kara12/3/11, 11:56 AM
Praying so hard for all of you. You have me bawling with the comment, "the little girl I've dreamed of for 12 years". beautiful.so excited for you to be a mom of 4! praying.
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Taren12/3/11, 1:37 PM
you are already a mom of 4! Everything will be fine
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Becky Dietz12/3/11, 2:23 PM
I'll try to remember to make the 3 brush their teeth.
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Jean12/3/11, 2:40 PM
All is well. Everything is going to be perfect. So excited for you and Jay! :) :) :) :)
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Ilene12/3/11, 5:27 PM
Amy, I too have tears in my eyes as I read your words. I am so excited for your whole family and for the precious little one you will be lovingly adding to your family. Brian and I are so proud of you guys for going the distance to complete a journey the Lord began so long ago in your heart. We love you and miss you.
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Adoption Process

*2-16-2012 - HOME
*2-12-2012 - She is in our arms forever!
*2-6-2012 - WE WERE CLEARED BY THE EMBASSY!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE GOING TO GET OUR DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!
*2-2-2012 - The embassy contacted us to say that they are reviewing our case!! An unexpected surprise!
*2-1-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. Her hair is so beautiful and she looks super happy.
*1-26-2012 - Submitted to the embassy.
*1-23-2012 - Received a dvd of Hadassah and watched her crawl and hold onto the couch by herself. She's growing and our hearts are aching to be with her.
*1-18-2012 - Hadassah was crawling by 1-11-2012.
*1-16-2012 - Found out Hadassah's birthday is April 10th.
*1-16-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. She has two top teeth. Had them before 1-11-2012.
*1-11-2012 - One year since we applied with CCI.
*12-23-2011 - We passed court!!!!
*12-21-2011 - Update from Dereje, our power of attorney, stating that we should know in 2 days if we passed court.
*12-14-2011 - Said "goodbye" to Hadassah. The embassy needs to make some changes in this area. It just isn't right.
*12-13-2011 - Court date. We did not pass. We are still waiting on one document.
*12-12-2011 - Met Hadassah. What an incredible experience.
*12-9-2011 - On our way to Hadassah!!
*12-2-11 - We were told that Hadassah is eating baby food. We were also told that she is happy and smiles all of the time.
*11-27-2011 - Anne visited Hadassah and told us some sweet details about our beautiful baby.
*11-24-2011 - And yet another picture of Hadassah. The email from our agency director said, "Happy Thanksgiving Mom" Love it!
*11-20-2011 - More pictures of Hadassah. She now has her 2 bottom teeth and has changed so much.
*11-6-2011 - New pictures of Hadassah from friends who went to visit their son. She has hair now!!
*11-1-2011 - Hadassah weighs 16 lbs 5 oz today. And wears 6 month size clothes.
*10-31-2011 - Booked flights to go and meet our baby girl!!
*10-28-2011 - Booked a room at Grace Guest House for 3 days and 2 nights.
*10-25-2011 - Court date set for December 13th.
*10-12-2011 - Received a video of Hadassah. Wow! She is beautiful and smiles so much.
*10-6-2011 - Spoke with our international doctor and she confirmed that Hadassah is on track for a baby at about 7 months old. But we are told that she is most likely 4 1/2 months old. She'll fit in with our solid-framed family.
*10-1-2011 - Skyped with Hadassah and got it on video.
*9-30-2011 - Our case was submitted to court.
*9-29-2011 - Found out that we lost our first referral, but we were given pictures of another beautiful little girl with the longest eyelashes!
*8-20-2011 - Opened an email to read that we have a possible referral of a beautiful 6 month old little girl
*7-20-2011 - I171H in the mail, notarized, and sent off!
*6-2-2011 - Fingerprint appointment
*5-24-2011 - #3 on the waiting list for a referral
*5-23-2011 - Received letter for fingerprint appointment of June 2nd. (huge timeline praise!)
*5-6-2011 - I-1600a sent off
*5-1-2011 - #5 on the waiting list for a referral
*3-11-2011 - Dossier sent off to Washington (Jay's Birthday)
*3-9-2011 - Received a new home study (notarized this time :))
*3-4-2011 - MOWA stated that they would be making great cut-backs
*3-4-2011 - #9 on the Waiting list for a Referral
*2-25-2011 - Dossier Authenticated by the State of Florida
*2-21-2011 - Home Study approved
*2-5-2011 - Home Study
*1-11-2011 - Applied with CCI