I have searched my blog and cannot find where I have told the complete story of how we became parents. It may be there though...so excuse me if this is a repeat. ;)
Let me summarize just a bit...the journey to parenthood was a long one. The hubby and I have been married 19 years at the end of this month. I was almost 21 when we got hitched. When I was 23 I had a misscarriage at 8 weeks, that started the infertility battle. About 5 years later I had a laporoscopy and endoscopy that found severe Endometriosis. They lazered it off. It came back and can be very painful. I had/have it in places you cannot imagine.I had a few IUI's that were unsuccessful. I was told I could not become pregnant without invitro which financially was not an option.
So...in 1999 we decided to pursue foster care. We wanted a BABY. We were told that not many babies were ever available. We finished our liscensing in January...we were called the beginning of Feb about a baby boy with special needs. He needed placement immediately. We had overnight plans that we kept...little did we know that would be the last ALONE overnight we spent until ...well the present. But very worthwhile...more tomorrow. :)
Thank you over yonder, i read blogs like yours to keep me going.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story, you and your husband must be very strong and generous people. And somebody knew you were born to be his mother:)
ReplyDeleteOver Yonder, that is so special! What a story! One of my best friends has two children that were her foster babies. They finally adopted them. The younger one's mother was on crack and it affected his head which doesn't grow fast enough. She amazes me too with her courage and love for her babies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!