But here's the big news from the Fuzzy Noodle Home...
We got a phone call out of the blue on Wednesday, telling us that CJ's birth mother is expecting at the end of February and has asked us to parent. We said yes in a heart beat. We had no plans to add a second child to our family any time soon, if at all, but the opportunity to parent CJ's little brother is an amazing gift and blessing. We are so excited to be a family of four very soon!
That said, I did not eat or sleep for 3 days. I cried almost all morning on Thursday. We have been feeling ALL the feelings. I think at first we were overwhelmed by all that we need to do to make this happen so quickly. Then I had all these crazy feelings about not being ready to make CJ a big brother...he still sleeps in his crib, he still has a bottle at bed time...HE'S STILL A BABY. To have to prepare him to be a big boy in 4 weeks is really emotional for me. And then I realized that I finally had been getting some good and regular sleep lately, now that CJ's is sleeping much better, and now that's over for another two year. And then Chuck and I had to do some thinking about how our marriage was going to change with this surprise addition. And how in the world are we going to make the logistics of the actual adoption occur with a toddler in tow?
But all of the panic has dissipated, and now we are just feeling excited for our new child! And I cannot even begin to tell you how honored we are that we have been asked to parent again. It is the biggest vote of confidence we have ever been given. CJ and his brother are not only going to be brothers by blood, but also by love. Keeping sibling sets together in adoption is so important, and these boys are going to have a life-long bond. As shocking as this all is, it is possibly the best thing to happen to all three of us.
So we are going to get though this! It's crazy bananas, but this is how we build our family. We can do it. We are going to make this work.
Send chocolate. And caffeine.
Yay! So awesome! Chloe is still in her crib too - no plans on moving her to a big bed soon. Its ok! He will be a great big brother! Can't wait to meet your new addition! You are all amazing, congrats again!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy and excited for you! I believe that it will all work out. Email me your address and I can send you come kona and chocolate :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Caryn! I know you just a bit from knitting, from the U and from knitting at the U :) I pop over here from Ravelry from time to time but don't generally comment. However, this...this requires a comment! Congratulations on the upcoming edition to your family! And, huge props to you for coming to terms with the surprise so quickly. It seems you have great insight about what this decision will mean for everyone involved. Your boys will be so grateful and happy to have been able to grow up together!
ReplyDeletewoooo hooo!!! congratulations!!!! :)
ReplyDelete{that's my biggest dream for moseby to have a biological sibling--his BM actually just gave birth again last week, but she chose to parent. i'm SO happy for her, but sad for me...if that makes sense.}
i am so happy for you all. yay!!
Oh my! How awesome! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGoose bumps for me, prayers for you.
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Sometimes the very best things happen when you least expect them! This sounds totally like that!!! I'm so happy for ALL of you, including the new little one. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge congratulations for you guys- what an amazing blessing! We are not far down the road, so let us know if you need ANYthing!!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting stuff! Very excited for all of you, and thinking of CJ's birth mom, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations! I dream of a bio sibling for Isaac, too, but the odds of that are pretty much slim to none...
ReplyDeleteDue at the end of February - wow that is soon! What a blessing that she trusts you with another one of her precious babes :).
Oh Car, that's wonderful news. Now you'll be a mom of two boys like me! Mine are two and a half years apart so close like yours. Girl you will have your hands full but it will be the best job you ever have! Best of luck to you all and a truly heartfelt congratulations!
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