Many changes have taken place this week...Ok, LOTS of changes have taken place. Eric and I thought long and hard, and realized that we just can't keep waiting for the Ethiopia program, and have decided to withdraw. So, what does this mean? Well, we are still figuring that out. We have both been awakened through this process to the fact that we really want a baby, yet don't want to have to miss out on those early months of their lives. The fact that we could have ended up with a baby that was 12 months at referral was in the back of our minds, but I don't think we ever really sat down and thought about what we would be missing if that were to happen.
Our options now are to get on a list for domestic adoptions, or try IVF. IVF was something that we had originally rulled out d/t our worry that it wouldn't work and we would be out all that money. However, there are several places that now offer money-back guarantees, and we are seriously starting to consider this if we decide to veer away from the adoption route.
While we silently mourn the baby from Ethiopia that could have been, we both know that a family will happen for us one day, one way or another.
To those of you who have been waiting with us through this journey, we are so grateful for the support and hope you will follow us onto our next endeavor.
All our love,
Leah and Eric
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3 comments:
Good Luck!!!
I hope that everything works out for you both!
I'm sorry to hear that you are pulling out. I understand why and wish you all the best!! It will happen and it will be perfect for your family.
I am sad to read your post today but you know what is best for you. I wish you all the luck in the world and am rooting for you guys!
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