Preparing the Nursery

I know it has been awhile since we had our last post about the adoption process, but between Christmas and New Years, and Lindsey being sick for a week, things have been a little crazy. So, here is where things are now....

We have completed our adoption book and received the printed copies that the perspective birthmothers will look at to decide if we are the ones that she selects to adopt her child. It is crazy to know that just through a single book she will determine a connection that will allow her to make a decision, which will forever change our lives. We know that this connection can only be something that God designs and brings together, which creates such a special feeling and connection between us and the birthmother.

*** The picture on the cover was taken by a sweet friend of ours, Shawna Cox. Thanks Shawna!!! Who knew that a spur of the moment picture would turn into one of our favorite pictures!

We have begun to work on the nursery. Now I know you may be thinking, "but you haven't been selected yet." However, if you know us, then you know that we are very much planners and want to be ready to the best of our ability for when we become parents. Just think...for women that are able to get pregnant, you are able to plan for 9 months for your baby's arrival. We have no idea when our little one will arrive. We may be given 6 weeks notice or we may get a call as the mother is giving birth that she selected us. For this reason, we want to be prepared as much as we can. Below you will see some pictures of the nursery in progress. We still have a lot of work to do and will add pink or blue to the room decor once we know if it is a boy or girl.

** A table full of sweet gifts from some of our family. The changing table was a gift from Kelly's parents for Christmas. My Dad and Stepmom gave us the 2 packs of diapers. Joan knitted the beautiful blanket laying next to the diapers. Karen Holmes gave us the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." We purchased the adoption baby book ourselves. My Aunt, Dianne Duke, gave us the adorable bib that says, "Spit Happens." Steve's mom, Marilyn, gave us the cute UNC baby blanket. The baby swing was donated my friends of our family in Durham. All I can say is our child will definitely be loved and spoiled by so many!

Finally, we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the letter that says we are officially on the wait list. I can't deny it...I have been rushing home from work and anxiously awaiting the arrival of our mailman each day to see if the letter arrives. Our caseworker said we would receive the letter at some point during January, but I would love for it to arrive sooner rather than later.

I think that basically wraps up everything that has been going on. Of course we still have our monthly drawing going on where you can be entered for a chance to win a 32" Vizio TV. This giveaway will be open until January 22nd and then we will do the drawing on the 23rd. Don't miss out!!! It only take $5 for 1 entry into the giveaway