tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post7359118335575694399..comments2023-08-23T08:58:31.205-04:00Comments on Our Journey To Adopt Grace: The frozen oneSteve and Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180943724907201195noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-26282133847239414202009-03-18T15:14:00.000-04:002009-03-18T15:14:00.000-04:00Wow, thanks for sharing so honestly. It's a lot to...Wow, thanks for sharing so honestly. It's a lot to think about, all the decisions that go into building and raising a family, isn't it?! There are no easy answers or easy paths. But I am so happy for you that the presence of Grace makes the other decision easier to bear in its outcome. And if you ever want to talk about SN adoptions, you can count on me! We love to share about our experience.The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-85585841177509946172009-03-11T20:32:00.000-04:002009-03-11T20:32:00.000-04:00It's so hard to know exactly how to proceed with a...It's so hard to know exactly how to proceed with all this sort of stuff- especially when the wait in China is crazy long. But, I'll be the first to say, having a boy and a girl is really great! Best wishes to you as you think, talk, and decide about the future of your family! It will be great to see how it all turns out for you!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327872107826129535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-70007609951752540402009-03-08T19:19:00.000-04:002009-03-08T19:19:00.000-04:00I just wanted to say thank you so much for your bl...I just wanted to say thank you so much for your blog! I happened upon it while researching adoption on the internet. I am in the process of adopting from China - my husband and I both turn 30 this month so we hope to have our dossier to China in the next few months. I am not looking forward to the 3 year wait but reading your story has made me so excited to bring home our daughter. Grace is so cute and you are such a sweet family. We're also in the process of IVF ( we just went through our first failed cycle). Don't feel like you have to respond, but I am curious if your Infertility struggles feel like a distant memory now that you have Grace...Your blog has really encouraged me so thank you! Marie in MI (mariehalpin@hotmail.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-4820743140576746072009-03-08T18:51:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:51:00.000-04:00We're thinking of you guys...and wishing you the v...We're thinking of you guys...and wishing you the very best. Let us know if you'd like to get togther...we're going through some of the same sibling discussions :-)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739097212433461950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-81961117820393688302009-03-08T18:02:00.000-04:002009-03-08T18:02:00.000-04:00Hello, I am a single mom who adopted a special ne...Hello, I am a single mom who adopted a special needs(hate that label) boy from China summer 2007. Mattie had cleft lip and palate and he is doing great. I too want a sibling for my son so unfortunately being single China was out so now I am in the process of adopting from Russia. ANy way I to used CAWLI for my first adoption and if you have any questions about special needs please feel free to email me. Good luck with what ever you decide to do. Beth<BR/>mattie07@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-38358219328913275152009-03-07T20:57:00.000-05:002009-03-07T20:57:00.000-05:00No matter what path you choose you'll be blessed a...No matter what path you choose you'll be blessed and just make your amazing little family more amazing!<BR/><BR/>Love the blog, love the updates, most of all love pics of Gracie with the little ponytails - too cute!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734172788476301857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-1620330705853466822009-03-07T12:17:00.000-05:002009-03-07T12:17:00.000-05:00Hey Jen & Steve,Well, of course I do not exact...Hey Jen & Steve,<BR/>Well, of course I do not exactly understand all those choices you have to make but in the end it was a good idea to try it otherwise you might have been saying 'what if?' Now you have it behind you and can continue on w/Ms Grace and future plans for her BROTHER-- LOL.. I'd love a girl too but I'd be so happy to see you guys with both- plus I get to buy BOY clothes! love TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-1138529249291543212009-03-06T13:35:00.000-05:002009-03-06T13:35:00.000-05:00I would have done the same in your shoes... Having...I would have done the same in your shoes... Having said that, I did just return from China with the most adorable and sweet little 2 yo boy:) His special need was a malformed left ear and he's just amazing! I'll be praying for you all as you decide about how to proceed and the best choice for YOUR family.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489423535927574514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-44182821197013986382009-03-05T22:53:00.000-05:002009-03-05T22:53:00.000-05:00If we were in your shoes, we would have made the s...If we were in your shoes, we would have made the same decision to try the FET. Having gone through infertility with IVF ourselves, I can't help but feel some loss for you. However, we feel very happy and excited for you that there are options open to you. Wishing you all the best in whatever decisions you make!! Sending you our very best regards!!<BR/>Jan, John & Jillian RoseJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746034145215408368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19420283.post-67386090070666908912009-03-05T22:20:00.000-05:002009-03-05T22:20:00.000-05:00Hmm, honestly not quite sure what to say......So s...Hmm, honestly not quite sure what to say......<BR/>So sorry for the pregnancy not taking, but excited for the fact that you guys are open to adoption again. Especially SN adoption.<BR/>I know that none of these choices are easy, but I pray you guys will do what is right for you and your expanding family!<BR/>Hugs, JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451415090058055212noreply@blogger.com