Tuesday, December 21, 2010

We're coming out...

We spent the weekend in Di.sney1and with my mom, her partner, gramma, and aunt (and some cousins). They knew we have been TTC without success for some time, but not much more than that. I don't tell my mom because she stresses me out with all her questions. But now that we are thinking of moving on from treatments, we wanted to tell them what we have been doing and where we are now. It's funny because just talking about it and saying it out loud to someone other than each other makes "thinking about adoption" turn into "we are adopting." It is scary but exciting at the same time. They had a great reaction. My aunt is very over the top and was grabbing the wine bottle to fill up for a toast. My mom said that she has a coworker who flew out the day her daughter had a placement just like you fly out for a baby. So I was happy with how the conversation went. The only negative comment was my mom's partner who said we should get a kid already housebroken when we talked briefly about getting a baby or older child. Of course, she routinely talks about my nieces and nephews as pets that need to be trained, so her comments on children are usually ignored anyway.

I guess what I am feeling the most now is relief. I'm not sure if that is normal, but I feel glad that we have a plan now. There are still many decisions to figure out, but I think this is a good decision for us. I am also feeling anxious to get home so we can start researching the path ahead.

In other news, I spent the weekend reminding myself of good things that come from not being pregnant. First on the list? Spa.ce Moun.tain!

9 comments:

  1. I'm glad the coming out went so well. Isn't it such a relief to have things out in the open? I'm so excited that you guys are moving forward with adoption, too!

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  2. Congratulations on coming out! I'm excited for your next step on this journey! And your mom's partner's comments sound er...... Interesting. Good luck! New Year, new hope, new direction!!!

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  3. I am SO happy for you and that your family has been reacting just how they should- well besides the strange partner comments. I am so excited for you and that you will be having a baby/child enter your life soon!

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  4. So happy to hear this, Missy - I am so glad your family is supportive of you and DH. I can't wait to follow your journey to adoption and see your baby come home to you soon! I think the new year will hold good things for you :)

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  5. That's great, Missy! I'm glad your family was so supportive of you and DH!

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  6. I'm glad it went well! What is it with there being ONE relative who makes stupid comments about children anyway? I think every family has one.

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  7. I'm glad that your family was excited for you! And I understand how good it can feel to have a plan. This seemingly endless waiting and not knowing and all the maybes is tough. Good luck!

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  8. Congrats on telling your family! I am so glad they took it well. yea for having a plan!

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  9. You sound very happy and hopeful - so thankful your family mostly responded with joy and enthusiasm!

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