Our journey to becoming parents

Thursday, October 9, 2008

I have been so busy this week and have had to go into the office most of the week. I haven't had a chance to read any blogs or email people back. I will hopefully get the chance to do it this weekend. Thanks.

One year ago today

One year ago today as I was sitting at home working, we got "the call." The director of our agency called to say that we had a referral. It was a boy, born 10/27/06 in Novosibirsk, Russia. He than said he would be emailing me his medical and picture in just a few minutes. That was the longest few minutes of my life as I hit refresh on my email about a hundred times. As soon as that new email popped up, my heart sank as I opened it, but when I saw Bryson's picture, I was in love. I couldn't believe how great the picture looked. It was as if they really took the time to make Bryson look well put together. I forwarded the email to Shane and called him immediately to open it. We both sat on the phone together in amazement. This was the moment we had been waiting years for. Next I called my mom and mother in law. When each of them answered the phone, I asked if they wanted to see a picture of their future grandson as they both scrambled to find computers. It was a day filled with anxiety, doubt, tears, excitement. We both felt every emotion possible that day.

It's crazy what can happen in a year. Bryson has been with us 8 months. At times it feels like I just blinked and the eight months flew by. It's amazing to watch him grow up right before our eyes. Some times when I watch him play or he is snuggling with us on the couch, I still want to pinch myself to see if this is all real. These moments are what we waited years for. Every paper cut, dossier page, appostile, phone call, email, argument, tear, breakdown, meltdown, RE visit, etc, it was all completely worth it. I am so lucky and grateful to be Bryson's mommy.