I just got off the phone with our adoption counselor in CA. Now that
we've been waiting for more than a year, we are able to be put on a last
minute list for Texas. This means that a birthmother could be in the
hospital without prior arrangements for placing her child up for
adoption. She for some reason will have chosen adoption and connect
with the social workers at the hospital. Then she'll be given our
information to possibly choose us. Then I'll have to jump in my car and
drive to Texas and depending upon the time of day, Mike's teaching
schedule, etc. he'll jump on a plane and join me when he can.
Technically,
the concept behind this is that couples waiting more than a year have a
short notice placement within a six hour drive. Colorado is a bit of a
stretch, but we were told that the agency in CA put another CO couple
on the Texas list, so we're good. Because it's out of state for us, we
may have to be in Texas for a couple weeks as the necessary paperwork
comes through for us to bring the baby back to Colorado.
Our
counselor told me that there are only 4 other couples on this short
notice list in Texas. This sounds promising that we're in a small pool
of people to be chosen from. I was e-mailed the form that Mike and I
will sign, scan, and e-mail to our counselor tonight.
This is
good timing for this. I've been feeling pretty discouraged about this
happening for us. The fact that we'll be one of 5 couples on this list
is pretty encouraging. So, our baby could be coming to us from Texas.
Who knows?
So, what does one pack for a Throw the Suitcase in the
Car, you May be Getting a Baby trip? I'm going to pack a few layering
clothes for me and Mike as well as toiletries. I'm going to get a few
newborn diapers, wipes, and a couple gender neutral outfits to pack for
the baby. I know we'll be able to get things while there too. Any
other suggestions?
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