No news isn't always good news

After no bites on our profile in nearly a year, we had a call in February about sending out our long profile to a potential birth family. We agreed, and were as hopeful as always; sadly, we weren't chosen.

In some ways, this roller coaster is even more difficult than the infertility roller coaster, though physically it is certainly much easier. However, now there's someone else doing the choosing, rather than my body just not working right. To be "not chosen" can be very difficult.

Hmph.

It did spur us to update our adoption website and short profile; here's the new link. I like the way it reads and looks.

http://www.cradle.org/waitingfamilies/MarthaAndChuck/

How crazy is this?

The day after I last posted, Elaine called me to tell me that they'd gotten a call. Their little boy should be coming home in March. When she called to tell me, I dissolved into tears; I couldn't believe the weird timing of that post. I am beyond excited for Elaine and her hubby.

Someone asked me how I was feeling about it, implying by their tone that I might be feeling upset about it. Honestly? Nothing but joy and excitement.

Gotta get back to my knitting, so I have a blankie ready for my new "nephew." I can't wait to meet him.