As we sit and wait, and plan to wait our entire lives to be parents - it's really getting depressing here, to be honest. And I'm a happy-go-lucky kind of gal.So let's talk turkey.What are your Thanksgiving plans? I'm a little sad, because it's one of my favorite holidays, and I LOVE entertaining for the … Continue reading no news, yet again; so let’s talk turkey

As we sit and wait, and plan to wait our entire lives to be parents - it's really getting depressing here, to be honest. And I'm a happy-go-lucky kind of gal.So let's talk turkey.What are your Thanksgiving plans? I'm a little sad, because it's one of my favorite holidays, and I LOVE entertaining for the … Continue reading no news, yet again; so let’s talk turkey

In case some of you haven't noticed, google has made a guest appearance on my blog!I have earned $1.99 so far, just by you guys clicking on the links to the right.Is this a sell-out? a cop-out? Giving in to "the man?" Nope - just trying to earn a little extra for all of our … Continue reading $1.99!

So after speaking with Nicole (the FABOO) Social Worker, she informs us that we would be on our own, as Spence Chapin deals with Birth Moms in the tri-state area only (NY, NJ, CT). They would however (this is why they are FABOO) Coach us through the process, and give us all of the right … Continue reading Update

I get a message on my flickr page from an old FF girl...(see if you can follow, it's kind of a "who's on 1st" scenario)Shelli-This is the only way I knew to get in touch with you. I am contacting you on a long shot, forgive me if this gives you and Narda any heartache, … Continue reading another possibility?

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an e-mail from our SW...I still haven't heard anything. Elizabeth (Birth mom's Social Worker) knows to let me know right away if she does. I'm not sure what this means Elizabeth is surprised she hasn't heard from her as well. It might mean she has decided to parent but it still is to early to … Continue reading still no news…

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Or, will be, in our case...For the record, I sent a note to Nicole, and she sent a lovely note back. Promising that as SOON as she hears soemthing, she'll call.I'm wishy-washy about knowing anything. Thinking it won't happen - so just focusing on the weekend, and getting ready for Thanksgiving - hey I'm cooking … Continue reading What kind of freaky mama are you?

Infertility. The MusicalI haven't seen it, so I can't judge.I'm skeptical, of course, but hey! the author and lyricist is the father of IVF twins, so perhaps there's something there.