Update

It’s been over a month since we have been home. Jordan is doing extremely well. Since day one he has slept through the night in his own room. He only cries when he’s needs changing or feeding. When he gets sleepy he hum’s. A typical day for Jordan begins with him waking up between 7:30 and 8:00. He eats breakfast and plays for a couple of hours. He gets a morning bath, and then he’s ready for his first nap. He sleeps for about two hours then he’s ready for lunch. He has fruit, veggies and formula for lunch and he eats very well. After lunch we practice crawling, standing, walking and do a lot of silly dancing. He’s so tired after play time that he’s ready for his second nap which is usually about an hour. After his second nap he plays on his mat and mostly entertains himself, while I watch HDTV. When daddy arrives home he feeds Jordan dinner and a bottle, then its bath time. Jordan loves bath time; I think his favorite thing is eating the bubbles. He generally eats everything he can get in his mouth. After bath time he gets a little snack mostly because he likes to eat when he notice others eating. Then it’s bedtime around 9:00 PM. When he wakes in the morning he plays in his crib with his blanket and rarely cries. He just waits patiently for me to come and get him. I don’t return to work until March and I know his routine will change once he is in day care. But for now, it’s all good!

We're Home!!!

Pictures taken in Ethiopia

Paying it forward

If there is anyone out there with a referral and would like for me to take some pics of your little one, email me at fredabrown1007@yahoo.com. I’m sending a special thank you out to Tonya, Emily and Carmen for taking pictures of my little one while you were traveling.
We leave next week!!!!!!!!

We are blessed

In less than two weeks we will be on a flight to Ethiopia. I cannot express in words how truly amazing this all has been and it’s only just beginning. Thank you, thank you, thank you God for blessing our family with Jordan.

We Passed!!!!!

Two Weeks

We have less than 2 weeks before the big day. I’m trying to stay busy and not think about our court date. I know there is a possibility that we will not pass the first time, but I’m putting everything on us passing on the 30th. I’m looking forward to spending the holidays with my son. This adoption process has been a long emotional journey for me and I will be devastated if we do not pass on the 30th. I know God has it all figured out and we will bring Jordan home in his time.

Court Date November 30!!!

Your prayers for a successful court date and safe travel is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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Today was a good day!

Today I received pictures of Jordan from a traveling mom. It really means a lot to see pictures of your little one when they are so far away. I can’t wait until the day I am the one holding the camera taking his picture.

The Call

When the call came it was totally unexpected at that moment. Although I had been anxiously waiting for over two weeks for the phone to ring, I was caught off guard. I forgot I had given the agency my work cell number and since I have clients in the same area code I assumed the call was business related. I was totally surprised when I heard my case manager’s voice. I couldn’t run to my computer fast enough to see him for the first time. As she was going over the information all I could do was stare at his picture. I wanted to call my husband but I knew he was driving and wouldn’t be able see the picture at that time and there was no way I was waiting a minute longer. As she was going over the information I tried to remain focus on what she was saying but I couldn’t. Every now and then I would make a sound to let her know that I was still on the line.

Seeing his face made everything feel real. I would be honored to be his mommy and I would be immensely grateful if MOWA and the Ethiopian courts agreed.

Next step........back to waiting

Referral Day!!!!

3.5 month old little boy, more to come later!

Still Waiting

Waiting for the phone to ring is tough, especially when you are close to the end. This video put a smile on my face. I know it will do the same for you. Enjoy!

We are in the Window

What does that mean. Hopefully it means we will receive a telephone call from our adoption agency any day advising us that we have been matched with a little boy. This experience has truly been a mental roller coaster for me. I can’t recall how many times I read that phrase on someone's blog who was waiting on a referral and thought to myself, that won’t be me. Well it is me, I’m anxious and I’m tired of waiting! Can I just skip to the front of the line, please? I feel selfish for having those feeling. I know it will happen, why am I rushing this, why am I stressing? I have come to love a child that I have not seen. I want to see him, I want to smell him, I want to touch him, and I want him to know how much love our family has for him. Mommy and daddy loves you, Jordan.

Another Reason

Number 7

July is the 7th month of the year. We’ve been waiting 7 months for a referral. We are #7 on the waitlist. A few months ago I told my husband that we would get our referral in July and travel to get our son by December. It appears that we are still on track!!!

Daddy’s Diaper Bag

Go Gators