Yesterday we got THE CALL!!

[holliam]

Oh *MY* that picture just made my heart and tears swell so much. They look so lovely together.

Congratulations, mama!

Holli

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

Too cute!!!! and so sweet!!!
keep us posted!!!!
Neve
http://home.nc.rr.com/ourbabytristan
AKA "mama2be"-forgot password
and Baby Boy Tristan born @UNC
Feb 25, 2003
Brother to 3 pups "gees" and 2 kitties

[papal]

Congrats Jan!! She is beautiful and that picture brought happy tears to my eyes... it is so precious... i wonder what she must be thinking.. she is so cute!

[LD92599]

That is just soooo cute! What a wonderful call..and how fast from call to seeing your DD! Congrats to you and your family!!

Laura
mom to William
3.5.2003

http://homepage.mac.com/ld14m

[amp]

Congrats on your new baby girl! Hope it all works out perfectly for all of you!

[barbarhow]

I've never been over here before but I saw the post in the lounge and ventured over. I am so glad I did. She is absolutely beautiful and your ds looks enamored of her. What a sweet picture.
I am sure the next few days/weeks will be pretty stressful for you but how sweet. What a lucky girl she is.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03

[khakismom]

Jan, what an amazing story!! I am so happy for you and your family. You are obviously be a very special person for the birthparents to choose you. Congratulations on your new beautiful daughter!

[smkinc]

Congratulations, and what a precious picture!--it looks like Kaleb and his new sister are hitting it off so far. As you and Catherine pointed out, adoption is often a bittersweet process. I'm sure your head is still spinning and everyone is trying to adjust to the new circumstances. Have you settled on a name?

Since you asked for reccommendations--I would highly reccomend a sling (my favorite is an adjutable pouch sling). J. was only 6 weeks old when we brought him home, but I found holding him helped us bond and also help with his transition from a somewhat chaotic beginning. I'm sure it would have been even more valuable if I had a 2 year old as well!

Take care and have fun!

Mary
Mom to Jeremiah 2/4/03

[Melanie]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE! She is a beautiful and Blessed little baby.

[jk3]

What a beautiful picture. I wish you all of the best with your newest addition. Absolutely precious!

Jenn
DS 6/03