Tag Archives: fear

day two update

Posted on October 30, 2010 by rachel

Better than expected! Only two meltdowns so far (from the same child). Since we have done this before we are hoping the honeymoon phase is over quickly so that we can get down to business, and move on. :) CLOTHES … Continue reading →

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foster beginnings

Posted on September 10, 2010 by rachel

I am oddly at peace since plucking out my last adoption post. Most of that peace came yesterday. We had yet to receive any placement phone calls since being licensed for foster care. And then yesterday, all of a sudden, … Continue reading →

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arms wide shut

Posted on September 7, 2010 by rachel

I had an “it’s not fair” week, last week. The infertility kind. Lots of crying. Lots of, “I don’t want any more kids.” Lots of angst and hostility toward my uterus. It was a pretty crappy week. In fact, if … Continue reading →

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