Tag Archives: foster

seven to eleven to maybe eight

Posted on March 22, 2013 by rachel

Okay, first thing’s first, we have made it to nine weeks of pregnancy. Yay! We had our final ultrasound before our big move, yesterday. Doctor Fisch couldn’t be more pleased with our progress. HB of 177, measuring in range, yolk … Continue reading →

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yep, it’s official…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by rachel

…we’re crazy. Just in case you didn’t know that about us yet. We met, fell in love with, and committed to a sibling group of three last week. We bring them home next Tuesday, the 5th. We are so excited. … Continue reading →

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baby hope….in more than one way

Posted on February 22, 2013 by rachel

8dpt= 53 14dpt=536 Our numbers are more than doubling… Doc thinks it’s one. So do I. Ultrasound= 8 March (Friday)…at seven weeks. —————————————- In other news. We’re meeting a sibling group of three little girls today. They are legally free … Continue reading →

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how many did you say?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by rachel

So…there is a group of five children that need a home. Yes, they are legally free for adoption. Yes, that would make our total kid count 12. Yes, we will still pursue having a baby. (Hello, frozen embryos!) And…Yes, we … Continue reading →

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still missing…

Posted on July 21, 2012 by rachel

…Gaven, desperately! 2176

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all gaven :)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by rachel

21622182 ME LOVE FOOD! 21972215 ME LOVE BATH! 21882191 ME LOVE CAMPING! (even when I’m sick) 21672173 ME LOVE MISCHIEF! 2179 ME LOVE BEING ONE!

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over a month now

Posted on December 7, 2010 by rachel

It is actually approaching six weeks (on Friday) since we picked up the new kiddos. WOW! It kind of feels like business as usual around here now. The exhaustion and emotion subsided long ago. It’s really really good. Working with … Continue reading →

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the mommy way

Posted on November 15, 2010 by rachel

We have had the Littles for over two weeks now. I just posted pictures on the family blog. You cannot see the new kids’ faces, but you can at least get an idea of how awesome they are. :) We … Continue reading →

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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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checking it all off

Posted on October 27, 2010 by rachel

A big thank you to my sister and friends for rallying today. 1. Girls’ bedroom–check 2. Boys’ bedroom–check 3. Costumes–almost check…need to buy one costume 4. Boys’ clothes–check…realizing that I don’t have as many size XS as I thought Beds … Continue reading →

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