Possibilities

Home: Well, if you have not heard by now! The birthmother picked us! This news arrived the week that we found out the following: Dan's brother had a heart attack and his sister was fired from Johns Hopkins. That night Dan and I were talking that we hadn't heard anything from our social worker and I told him, "Well if it falls through it will just go with the flow of how this week is going in the Klein family." Not an hour later our social worker called to tell us to get ready but keep the emotions in check (not to go out buying a bunch of things just yet). The birthmother will have 30 days to change her mind once the baby is born. Our social worker will try to determine how the birthmother's thoughts and feelings lean one way or the other (this will help us to determine if we bring the baby home right away vs. foster care if there is a likely chance she will change her mind - it protects us from getting too attached and then hurt). So for now we are waiting - -she is due May 5 with a girl. Of course we are excited but I think we are doing a good job keeping the reality of all this in mind.

Dan: Went to BICSI training last week. He should be certified soon with the highest level you can get through BICSI. The family finally found someone to represent them with the family trust. Now to work through all the disagreements between siblings.

Work: There are two openings in Personnel at work. Im thinking about talking to my Supervisor about one of them. I must be nuts though.... possibly expanding the family AND a new job!? I think the chances may be slim though but can't hurt to ask!

That's it for now!

Spring is Here!

Home: Well we haven't heard from our social worker yet (yes I did email her). Guess I need to call her. Which to me may mean that the birthmom hasn't decided or more than likely chose a different family. Which is fine either way. Whatever is meant will be meant. Don't forget to check out our KathnDan pictures link on the left (scroll down a little)!

Dan: Well Dan's brother (who is in his 40s) had a heart attack! He will be in the hospital in West Virginia where he was "working". The question is, how will he pay the bill because he has no insurance since he is "self employed" and no money since he really doesn't "work". We also just found out today that Dan's younger sister, Michelle, was fired from her job she has been with for 18 years! Im getting nervous about what may happen next!

Work: Wow, spring is coming, a lot of craziness there. We may finally hire an employee for our vacant position. Then a position in recruitment is open. I briefly thought of moving over there (but it would be a lateral transfer) to get different experiences but .... one, don't know how I would tell my current supervisor and two, well.... not sure I want to work under the other supervisor.

Our Meeting w/a Birthmother

Dan and Kath (2008)

Home: Well we met with a birthmother today for adoption. Honestly can't say how it went. She was a little quiet and couldn't think of any questions to ask. We think she may not be sure she even wants to place her child (even though she says she is). What I'm not sure is who the "real" father is - supposedly her current boyfriend - but why (she has an 8 month old) would the "real" father of this child (the first is not his) want to give his own child up for adoption? It is interesting to meet people, but I'm not going to get excited about this (no matter how far we get until parental rights are at least with Catholic Charities)! I'll keep everyone updated. Right now I'm still looking forward to going to Colorado in May! I'm half way through Accounting 102! Only a few more courses and Im ready to move on.

Work: Some of the staff are planning a dinner get together but I think it's Easter Weekend. Not sure how many people will show up. I think Dan having an extra day off was good for him... One less stressful day - he seemed much more relaxed!

Dan: Is still Dan! The birthmother today told him he could do something about his "gray" hair (meaning dye it)! Then Dan blamed me for giving him gray hair (I asked him if that made him feel old - he said no.)