I missed the call from my doctor's office about my progesterone results.
It was totally my fault. I had called the office this afternoon asking for any results they had at that point. I knew that yesterday's results probably weren't available, but I'd take whatever I could get. So as I'm waiting for them to call back, I went outside for like ten minutes and didn't take the phone with me. I don't know what I was thinking. I take the phone everywhere when I'm waiting for their call. I know to do this because they usually call when I'm in the shower. But this time, for some reason, I left it inside, and on top of that, I didn't even check if for over an hour after coming back in.
When I finally did, I realized that a nurse had left a message. It said my doctor said the first level (from Monday, peak +8) was "excellent." Over the course of the message she also called it "really good" and "great." But, she did not tell me what it was. She also said that my doctor has been out sick, and that she couldn't tell me anything about my peak +9 and peak +11 results because he hadn't seen them yet, but that they'd call on Monday.
A lesson in patience, once again. You'd think I'd have learned how to be patient by now, but I have not.
Speaking of patience, I found out today that the adoption wait is probably going to be a lot longer than we had previously thought. My friend who is using the same agency as us found out from her social worker that the agency doesn't have as many birthmothers as they did this time last year, and that is probably has something to do with the economy. Let's hope it's not because of this, but sadly, it probably is.
She was told they are working with three women right now, but they're not due for about three months or so. That means that hopefully my friend will get a baby by this summer. That might not sound so bad, but she's been waiting for a year and we had been thinking that she might get a call any day! And that also means that our hopes of getting a baby by the summer is a huge long shot; it will probably be more like 2010.
I'm definitely putting all nursery painting plans on hold. The office will stay the office.
Oh well. All in God's time. I don't want any baby other than the one we are intended to raise, and I will wait as long as it takes for that. That being said, please join me in praying that women who find themselves pregnant consider adoption.
Friday, March 27, 2009
More lessons in patience
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Ya know, I would think the bad economy might help adoption...not hinder it. I personally think as a waiting to adopt person myself, the times are changing and adoption is not viewed the same way anymore. It's losing it's positive aspects or something. Unfortunately, more birthmothers and families are raising their children. Good for them...not good for us. Oh well, God has to put that "spark" in the birthmother's hearts and give them the will to think about the baby. I just can't from experience believe all birthmothers should keep thier babies. I see some of these children when they get into preschool and their lives are so complicated and they are only three! They are not being raised and loved the way a child needs to be. But it's out of my control. I do pray for these children and hope they can have a brighter future. I do pray there's a turnaround in the world of adoption...there are so many good couples out there waiting patiently. :)
ReplyDeleteOur God is a God of surprises, we just never ever know what the future holds.
ReplyDeleteI would love to know the numbers, are you going to find out on Monday?
Don't worry, dear K God and our Blessed Mother have a special baby for you and your hubby! Question: Do you pray the rosary? Pray the rosary for this intention for a year and see what happens! Remember, nothing is impossible with God!
ReplyDeleteI will be continuing to pray my rosary that you and the other wonderful ladies here are all blessed with babies soon!
I will be having my surgery this Wednesday April 1st. This surgeon who is an endometriosis expert was recommended by my Napro doctor (I believe I found both doctors from praying the rosary). He is going to remove the rest of the endometriosis, any cysts, any adhesians, ect. and "optimize" conditions so we have a better chance of conceiving!
May I please ask for prayers that everything will go well and the surgery will be successful? Thank you so much!
K, do you pray the 7 sorrows chaplet? I would love to hear more about it sometime. Also do you know how to knit? Have you ever made anything from knitting? What is the easiest thing for a beginner to make?
K and other ladies, I'm praying for you! Much love and hugs to you all!
K, do you sell your aprons? I'd love to buy one from you and your CD about Adoration too! Can I pay by paypal or a money order?
Love,
Maria
Love,
Maria In Mass
Just when you think you've had enough lessons in patience... another one shows up. :( Sorry about the missed phone call and the adoption info. You have such a great attitude - it's all in God's hands. You continue to inspire my faith. Praying for ya.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you missed that call ... we just never know why things happen the way they do. It can be so frustrating sometimes. And for us, so typical, right??? The one call we need to get, we miss.
ReplyDeleteBut ... maybe you will get to talk to Dr. B personally next time, and you wouldn't have otherwise been able to? I hope they are able to provide you the exact numbers. They probably underestimate the collective IF blog intelligence, just waiting to analyze your every level!! ha ha!!
On the adoption front, I feel your pain. Since we don't have the cash we need, we will be waiting longer than we had wanted for that. It is so incredibly difficult to get through these days, weeks, and months just waiting.
All I know is that there just MUST be some beautiful rainbow on the other side of this storm.
(and a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow!! I love that image! hehe!)
The waiting must be so hard on you. We waited for our little man for quite a few years. I never thought the day would come. I just know a little one will come your way one day soon. You have such wonderful love to offer a little soul. I'm praying for you all the time.
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