You can read part one here, more about "the call" here, and more about our first face-to-face here (the comments are my favorite) and here.
We were beginning to wonder if we were going to hear from her again. (silly, I know)
After a few weeks finally received an email from Korin through the agency. I was so excited. We emailed back and forth a few times and she invited us to come to her doctor appointments. (yay!) We also arranged to drop a few things off to her.
We were beginning to wonder if we were going to hear from her again. (silly, I know)
After a few weeks finally received an email from Korin through the agency. I was so excited. We emailed back and forth a few times and she invited us to come to her doctor appointments. (yay!) We also arranged to drop a few things off to her.
A few days before we were going to meet, I got an email with ultrasound pictures! Best email ever.
We met with her for a few minutes on December 19th. We had stopped by her work just to drop off some Christmas presents. It was so good to see her again. Every time we saw her, my doubts and worries flew out the window. She was so sure in her decision. So sure about us.
She asked us a few questions. This was our second time meeting her and talking with her. She started out by asking us if we would mind if she got an epidural. I replied with an, "Of course not!" Then she asked if we would like to be in the delivery room. I never thought I would have the chance to witness one of our child's births. As an adoptive couple, that is just something that you have to accept will probably never happen. I was so very excited! Of course we said yes! She asked what we wanted to name the baby and if we were going to have a baby shower. She also said if we did, she would come. We also asked her to chose the baby's middle name.
On January 12th, two days after our 6th anniversary, we met Korin for her doctors appointment. We drove up to the hospital, but we didn't know where we were suppose to go or what her doctors name was. We called her case worker and of course she couldn't tell us anything. We sat there wondering what to do. The time for her appointment was nearing (within minutes). Of course the first thing that came to our minds, had she changed her mind? Yes, maybe we are a little pessimistic. All of our past experiences had left us jaded. I was ashamed of myself for doubting her, but what else could we do. Everything we knew about adoption lead us to believe that maybe this was the case. Maybe this was all too good to be true.
Just as I was ready to break down and lose it, my phone rang. It was her. Korin!
We quickly drove over and met her in the office. As we sat and waited, we were quiet. We chatted a little, but neither of us talk very much. I didn't mind. I just loved that we were there with her. I loved watching her interact with her one year old son.
As we went into the exam room, I wondered if the doctor had any idea why she had another couple in stow with her. (After Gage was born, I asked Korin if he was aware and he in fact did know the situation) He measured her and did all that he needed to do. He listened to the heartbeat and even left it there a little longer to make sure that we had a chance to hear it. You can read more about that here.
Korin had to take her glucose test and have some blood work done. While we were waiting we had the chance to visit with her and her mom for about an hour or so. It was good to get to know her a little better. Afterwards we went out to eat and spent a few more hours getting acquainted. It was basically a perfect day. One that I would not mind reliving.
Over the next 3 months, I was able to go to all but one doctors appointment with her (she had just started appointments every other week). I am so glad we were able spend so much time with her and her mom.
Mid-February we had a baby shower at the Olive Garden in Provo. We invited our immediate family. It was fun for our family to meet Korin. We were also able to meet her step-father.
While we were waiting for Gage to arrive, I had a long-term subbing job. It lasted for 5 weeks. It helped the days go by quickly. I think I worked up until the 15th or so of March. I was so nervous that I was going to be working when we got the phone call. A waiting post here and here.
On March 24th I was doing a few things around the house. I was standing in my bedroom around 3:20 p.m. when my phone rang. It was Korin's mom.
As we went into the exam room, I wondered if the doctor had any idea why she had another couple in stow with her. (After Gage was born, I asked Korin if he was aware and he in fact did know the situation) He measured her and did all that he needed to do. He listened to the heartbeat and even left it there a little longer to make sure that we had a chance to hear it. You can read more about that here.
Korin had to take her glucose test and have some blood work done. While we were waiting we had the chance to visit with her and her mom for about an hour or so. It was good to get to know her a little better. Afterwards we went out to eat and spent a few more hours getting acquainted. It was basically a perfect day. One that I would not mind reliving.
Over the next 3 months, I was able to go to all but one doctors appointment with her (she had just started appointments every other week). I am so glad we were able spend so much time with her and her mom.
Mid-February we had a baby shower at the Olive Garden in Provo. We invited our immediate family. It was fun for our family to meet Korin. We were also able to meet her step-father.
While we were waiting for Gage to arrive, I had a long-term subbing job. It lasted for 5 weeks. It helped the days go by quickly. I think I worked up until the 15th or so of March. I was so nervous that I was going to be working when we got the phone call. A waiting post here and here.
On March 24th I was doing a few things around the house. I was standing in my bedroom around 3:20 p.m. when my phone rang. It was Korin's mom.
5 comments:
I met her at OG!!! :) that was such a special shower. Again this story made me teary. I can't believe here we are a year later and your sweet miracle boy is almost a year old!!! I ♥ adoption!!
:) Love Korin. Love you.
Big D and Bubba are having a "call in and thank somebody" show today on the radio. The last gal called and thanked her birthmother (whom she didn't know) for knowing she was doing the right thing by giving her up for adoption. She commented on what a wonderful life she had due to loving and caring parents. Now I am sitting here at my desk with tears in my eyes...
why do you do this to me? seriously crying at 10:00 AM. =)
Reading these 2 posts is making me teary-eyed. Just so special that Gage was meant to be with you. Thank you for sharing your disappointments, as well as your amazing successes with us - I'm sure it's strengthening to all of your readers. It sure is to me.
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