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Update (with a bit of TMI)
Hi girls!
It's been a good minute, so I thought I'd play catch up and give you guys an update.
So the boy and I have been TTC for over a year; mind you, I had a road block or two (had to get a LEEP procedure done in Dec.). My doc suggested we get our fertility checked out since there doesn't seem to be a reason at this point on why I can't conceive (TMI: I'm very regular). So this week hubbers gets to wack it off in a cup (I've been teasing him ALL last week) and at the end of the month I get a HSG (they put dye in my tubes and do an x-ray to make sure there aren't any blockages). Meanwhile, hubbers and I have been looking into adoption. I have ALWAYS wanted to adopt (even if I could have biological kiddies), so I am SUPER excited about this! We meet with an agency this weekend (and meet with a different agency next month), to learn more. We're about 99% sure we're going this route now (especially since it could take 2 years 'til finalization), regardless of what the results of our fertility/infertility is. I've already been brainstorming all sorts of fundraisers to make this more affordable for us. Excited!!
We've also been working on our relationship with hubber's baby's mama. Her and I have pretty much always been cordial, but we've pretty much always kept it pretty basic (only call each other when it pertained to my step-son). Recently we've been getting much closer (including alcohol and tears on how we appreciate each other. LoL). And I love it. Hubbers, baby's mama and I have actually been hanging out more socially. In fact, we were out with her Saturday night (after SS's 6th birthday party) and we told her about our adoption plans and she even volunteered to write us a referral letter.
I feel like even though we're having some TTC issues, we have a lot going for us right now.
Re: Update (with a bit of TMI)
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That is a really great update! I am really happy for you & YH (& his BM!)
Thanks for keeping us in the loop! and keep us posted!!
We're planning on doing an International adoption. Our first choice is from the Philippines, since hubbers and I are both Filipino. But we've been looking at other countries too, just in case we can't do the Philippines (they have TONS of rules and requirements).
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Good luck on concieving,and your adoption.Its great to hear you and ss mom are getting closer.I am best friends with my kids step mom,alot of ppl think it's weird we hang out all the time,but I just tell them life is to short!! I try to get along with every one.
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Also, props to you on your relationship with the stepfamily. Your stepson will greatly appreciate that he has you, along with his parents to love and support him. Both me and my hubby have divorced parents and a step-parent situation, and it is not fun. Holidays are a burden more than joyous occasions, but we do our best just to get through it. So I think it's great that you guys have worked it out so well. It is so helpful to yours and your hubby's relationship, as well as with his relationship with his ex and his son, if everyone is working together as a family. I really admire that
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Congrats on possibly adopting....I think that's awesome!
And congrats on working on a better relationship with Steps. It's sooooo good for the kids if you can have a good relationship. I consider myself one of the few very lucky kids of divorce. Just last weekend my mom, two of her sisters, my stepmom, and her sister came to stay for the weekend. The six of us shopped together, and hung out at my house in the evenings watching movies and ordering pizza. I absolutely love that my mom and stepmom not only "getting along," but actually choosing to spend their weekend together to make it fun for me (it was also my baby shower).
Truly heartwarming! I'm so happy for you. There are many, many children out there that need loving parents and I applaud you for wanting to give that to one of them.
Kudos to you for the BM relationship. I've tried and it will never happen for me, but it sure would make life a lot easier on all of us if it could! It'll make a huge difference not just for you and YH, but for your SS as well.
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Wishing you all the best with ttc and the adoption process. It is an amazing such blessing and incredible gift of love to share.