The whole adoption process never ceases to amaze me. Each step presents differing challenges, feelings of accomplishment, and even more realizations that we'll soon be parents!
At this time we’re getting our training taken care of, as well as getting our immunizations up to date. In case anyone is scared of getting immunized…I get really nervous/anxious around the whole shot process. However, I must say these weren’t too bad. I had sweaty palms, and was real tense. Chelsea was calm, cool, and collected. Guess who got their shots first? That’s right, Chelsea did! They asked for volunteers to go first. When I didn’t volunteer to go first, she stepped up to the plate and showed me that the shots weren’t too bad. I must be a big baby when it comes to shots. My only redemption concerning the shots has to be that Chelsea was sorer than I was…or at least I hid it better! Anyway, if you’re a “fraidy cat” like me…know that they’re not too bad. Oh, and if you take the oral Typhoid Virus Vaccine, it’s good up to 5 years as opposed to the shot which is good for only 2 years. It has to be refrigerated, and is not available at all pharmacies, so make sure your pharmacy will have it. If you’re as fortunate as us, your doctor or nurse will know which pharmacy in your area actually carries it.
I mentioned earlier that we are getting our training taken care of. Since the U.S. agreed to the Hague Adoption Treaty (not the exact name of the treaty, but there’s a link on our blog to read about it), there are certain requirements parents will start needing to meet. Part of that is classroom time. Fortunately for us, Gladney is already well prepared for the new requirements. We have the material now, and will no doubt be completing the tests soon! Chelsea has already viewed some of it, and says that it is very good…so that is exciting for us!
We continue to thank all of you who continue to show your support to us! We know that we wouldn’t be where we are in this process without your encouragement, and the grace of God. Please continue to remember all those involved in the different aspects of adoption. Also, more than likely, the child we will eventually receive has already been born…please remember them and their family as they undergo their journey which will ultimately result in them being adopted by us.
Oh, and you should see the awesome job Chelsea has done on a scrapbook! Wait till you see what she's been able to put together! It's amazing what she is capable of creating. I'll try to post some pictures by Friday afternoon...
At this time we’re getting our training taken care of, as well as getting our immunizations up to date. In case anyone is scared of getting immunized…I get really nervous/anxious around the whole shot process. However, I must say these weren’t too bad. I had sweaty palms, and was real tense. Chelsea was calm, cool, and collected. Guess who got their shots first? That’s right, Chelsea did! They asked for volunteers to go first. When I didn’t volunteer to go first, she stepped up to the plate and showed me that the shots weren’t too bad. I must be a big baby when it comes to shots. My only redemption concerning the shots has to be that Chelsea was sorer than I was…or at least I hid it better! Anyway, if you’re a “fraidy cat” like me…know that they’re not too bad. Oh, and if you take the oral Typhoid Virus Vaccine, it’s good up to 5 years as opposed to the shot which is good for only 2 years. It has to be refrigerated, and is not available at all pharmacies, so make sure your pharmacy will have it. If you’re as fortunate as us, your doctor or nurse will know which pharmacy in your area actually carries it.
I mentioned earlier that we are getting our training taken care of. Since the U.S. agreed to the Hague Adoption Treaty (not the exact name of the treaty, but there’s a link on our blog to read about it), there are certain requirements parents will start needing to meet. Part of that is classroom time. Fortunately for us, Gladney is already well prepared for the new requirements. We have the material now, and will no doubt be completing the tests soon! Chelsea has already viewed some of it, and says that it is very good…so that is exciting for us!
We continue to thank all of you who continue to show your support to us! We know that we wouldn’t be where we are in this process without your encouragement, and the grace of God. Please continue to remember all those involved in the different aspects of adoption. Also, more than likely, the child we will eventually receive has already been born…please remember them and their family as they undergo their journey which will ultimately result in them being adopted by us.
Oh, and you should see the awesome job Chelsea has done on a scrapbook! Wait till you see what she's been able to put together! It's amazing what she is capable of creating. I'll try to post some pictures by Friday afternoon...
As promised....the pictures!
Hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day!
Thanks for checking in on us! We’ll blog more soon!
Hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day!
Thanks for checking in on us! We’ll blog more soon!
David's right, I have been very busy scrapboking. I have had a hard time b/c we don't know if we are getting a boy or girl. So I have been trying to keep the book neutral. I did go ahead and buy some very cute pink paper and then some things for a boy that I liked. I recently decided to make some pages for when we go to Ethiopia. That was much easier!
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I LOVED the training videos from Gladney. They are VERY helpful...at least for us with an older child.
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