D and I started trying to have children 5 1/2 years ago. 4 years ago, all the tests said our parts were working fine. Unexplained infertility. 3 years ago, we decided to adopt instead of doing invitro. 2 years ago, we began researching. 1 year ago, we submit our first applications to a few agencies. 6 months ago, we decided to swallow our pride and start shamelessly asking people to help us realize our dream of giving an awesome family to a child in need. Today, I cried.
I cried for the love that is just waiting to create a home for someone. Infant, toddler, teen? We would love them all. I cried for the money we don't have to finance adopting. It's not cheap. Paying the lawyers, the social workers, the facilitators, lodging and expenses from the birth mother, and more adds up quickly. It just doesn't seem right. But I want a child. I want to be that parent that loves and protects a child for the rest of his or her life. But I have to wait. I have to be patient. Save up the money. Collect donations if you can. Take extra jobs if you can, either substituting or tutoring. Keep expenses under control.
I have to be patient.
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