We got big news yesterday that takes some weight and anxiety off our shoulders with the legalities of our adoption. There were no birthfathers registered on the Ohio Putative Father Registry in regards to our adoption! And come Monday look forward to feeling even more confident with how things are going. We go to court on the 21st for an interlocutory hearing, basically an extra step recommended by our attorney for added security. Looks like Caleb is going to be stuck with us ;)
This past weekend we met with K, her grandma, and her brother. It was the first time we had seen her since that bittersweet day when we left the hospital. She was so surprised to see how much Caleb has grown. She was a little emotional, but I think overall it was a happy day for everyone involved. Zach and I are very comfortable with our adoption plan in this situation. The relationship we have developed with K over the past 6 months is just so natural and normal. God really knew what He was doing when He brought us together!
Zach and I have both returned to work this week, which means Caleb has spent 3 days at the babysitter's. So far it's been ok, no major issues and he seems to be adjusting well. I think it's more of an adjustment for mommy and daddy as we have so much to get done when we get home from work. I'm sure it will just take some time to develop a routine.
Our other exciting news, or should I say my other exciting news is that we have been invited to tell our story to a class of potential adoptive parents at a local hospital. We took the class last spring and loved it so much. During our failed adoption we clung to the words that those adoptive couples spoke. It gave us hope that God would provide, and to pick ourselves up and jump back in that rollercoaster car. I look forward to meeting families who are just beginning their journey and hopefully our story will help them at some point along this sometimes long and windy road.
Here's a couple of recent pics....
That's about all for now....
Much Love,
S&Z
