For those who know me well, I'm incredibly goal oriented. I have lists for just about everything I do and my calendar has everything to do for that day. I (for the most part) get through all the things for the day and sometimes some items for a future date. I plan, I organize, and... Continue Reading →
Sunday, April 15th (OH part 4)
I laid in bed trying not to think about the meeting at 4pm. I finally take a shower, put layers and layers of makeup on to try to cover up the bags and dark circles under my eyes and force myself downstairs to get lunch. I eat slowly, to waste time, and then head out... Continue Reading →
Hyperventilating (OH part 3)
It’s about 10:30 pm in OH and I’m finishing up my salad and beer at the hotel restaurant. I talked to mom on the phone and was texting a few different friends while eating by myself. One new that I was in OH to pick up my son, the other didn’t. As I finish up... Continue Reading →
8:01am, Saturday April 14th (OH part 2)
I love Saturday mornings. Despite the dog waking me up at about 6:30am to go outside because she has to pee (which she rarely does, she just likes to pretend that she does and then sits on the steps outside my bedroom door), I like to lounge around and slowly get out of bed. Sometimes... Continue Reading →
“Not Your Mom’s Adoption: What the Process Looks Like in 2018”
For the last 15+ months I have worked with an amazing adoption consultant, Nicole Witt at The Adoption Consultancy. Through all the downfalls of the adoption process, she has reached out to check in with me, she has offered advice and she has been an advocate for me. Here is a recent article she posted... Continue Reading →
Journey 2 Childhood 