On September 3rd, we got a call from Special Delivery (our agency), and we were asked to come in to the office to discuss a "situation". Cue personal freak-out. I called my prayer warriors and asked for peace, wisdom, discernment, calm emotions, guarded hearts, and for the Lord's presence. Boy howdy did the Lord answer!! At the meeting, we were told about a potential birth mother (the first and only one to see our profile letter and photo album), and we found out that she is expecting to have a scheduled c-section on OCTOBER 11th!!! Yes, of THIS year!!! She wanted to meet us immediately because she wants us to be involved in the doctor's appointments and everything else that happens from now until the birth... OH MY GOSH!!!!
So, the night of the 3rd, our home group and other really close friends had already scheduled to throw us a "necessities shower", so we would be ready in case we got a call soon... What AMAZING timing!!! We were able to ask for prayer for the situation that night, and it was such a great time of rejoicing, knowing that God was moving!
We met with the potential birth mother last night, the night of the 4th, and we all really meshed well! It was, of course, a little awkward... I mean, let's be honest... We were all nervous, and there are so many emotions involved in this whole process... But it could not have been a better match, in my opinion! She shares our goofy sense of humor, and we actually laughed through most of the meeting! It was so apparent that God was present in that room. We were able to get to know each other in a light-hearted way, during a very heavy-hearted moment. I don't want to disclose too many details about her or the situation at this time, but all in all, we are so grateful for so many things about her
The plan was for us all to go home, think about the meeting, pray about the potential of a match, and let the representatives from Special Delivery know in the morning. We ended up letting them know our answer last night! We just KNEW this is IT!! Last night was a little agonizing. haha. We could barely sleep, waiting to hear if we were about to become parents!! This morning around 11am, I got a text from Cindy (the director of the agency) saying that WE ARE MATCHED!!!!
WE ARE GOING TO BE PARENTS!!!!!!!! Our hearts are so full, and we are both at peace, knowing that God has carried us specifically to this place!!!
The crazy facts:
- We were only approved to adopt 4 weeks ago yesterday. (this is the fastest adoption I have ever heard of)
- We have been praying boldly that God would bring us a match before the end of the year (He answered that more quickly than we anticipated!)
- We have been praying that she would be out of high school (she is older, mature, steady, and has no doubts about what she is doing)
- We prayed that she would "know" when she saw our letter that we are the ones she should choose (she did)
- I prayed that I would feel a connection to her and immediately know that we could become friends and have a strong relationship with each other through an open adoption (I can absolutely see this!)
- We have been feeling confident that our baby would be a boy (he is!)
- We prayed that we would be able to be involved in the pregnancy/birth process (she wants us to be involved in all appointments and in the room during the c-section)
- I have been praying for God to provide breast milk at least for a month to aid in the health of the baby (she wants to provide breast milk - her idea)
Through all of these things, we have experienced SO much confirmation that we are exactly where The Lord wants us. I truly believe that He has led us to this specific point at this specific time in order to give us this specific baby!! Wow. I'm overwhelmed!! To think, if we hadn't been so exhausted by infertility and hadn't been obedient in going to the agency introduction class in April (even before we were sure we were going to adopt - we felt a little crazy going to that class), we would not be getting this baby. It just shows God's leading and His plan even more incredible. I love being able to look back and see Him moving, when we had NO idea He was even moving.
Thank you all for your prayers, concerns, patience, understanding, listening
I'll keep you updated as things progress!
Count down to baby boy: 5 weeks, 1 day
2 comments:
Hi Lizzy, I came across your blog completely by accident, your recipes were a link on pintrest. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing what's going on in your world. I haven't read a lot of your blog, however, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for a year and have began looking into medical assistance. However, long before my husband and I were even married I shared that I have PCOS and infertility is often common with this diagnosis. We both know and have accepted that we may have to have our children through adoption. It has been an emotional and heartbreaking journey, but reading this reminds me that God has plans and we're not in this alone. Thanks :)
Hi Lizzy,
Came across your blog when someone linked for the freeze ahead meals -love that! And didn't realize there was anything more than that page -been back to visit it a few times, until today. Love your story & your heart! Just wanted to encourage you to try breastfeeding yourself -often will work with some hormone meds to jump start the process! Just talk to your Dr/breast feeding clinic. Will be praying for this time for you both, for baby and for birth mom.... Love in Jesus, Mary-beth
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