This n That **Updated

I have been meaning to post sooner, but the time keeps getting away from me! I love spending my days taking care of Tommy and reality is slowly sinking in that he is our son and that we are parents. Seriously, how did this happen? It has been such a whirlwind.

My parents arrived last Wednesday evening so I have been busy spending time with them. Unfortunately my mom slipped on our stairs and sprained her ankle pretty badly on Friday night. She has been on crutches and keeping her foot elevated ever since. Needless to say this week has been very different than we had planned. Thankfully she saw a doctor today and is walking around with a boot cast. I know she wishes she could have been doing more around the house this week, but I'm just glad they are here. It's been wonderful to watch them become grandparents for the first time.

Here are a few pictures from the past couple of days.

The teens at youth group got this huge puppy for Tommy!

Grandpa

Grandma

Baby toes

Today I had an appointment scheduled with Dr. Stegman - it was the follow-up to my March appointment and I was supposed to get the results of my hormone panel. Because of all that has been going on this past week I decided to cancel the appointment. I would have had to make the 2.5 hour drive up and back by myself and I was just too exhausted after everything that has been going on.

Believe it or not I was finishing up the hormone panel during all the adoption craziness. I'm glad that I was able to complete it because I would hate to have to start over. I'm curious about the results, but I know that I have a bit more flexibility with my schedule now that I'm not teaching. Hopefully I can re-schedule soon and hear what Dr. S has to say. I don't feel as much pressure to schedule surgery as I did before Tommy arrived. I think we will see what happens in 2010 and then possibly think about it in 2011.

One of the best things that happened this weekend was a visit from All You Who Hope!! It was sooooo wonderful to see K, R and little Clara. We love hanging out with them and look forward to Clara and Tommy growing up as friends. They brought Tommy two sweet gifts - some wall hangings for the nursery and a beautiful little children's book about adoption. I got teary eyed just reading one page, so I haven't gone through it yet. Thank you for visiting us! We can't wait to hang out again.

I am still overwhelmed by the power of these blogs... the incredible friendships formed and the deep prayer shared. I would have never dreamed this was possible.

Here are a few pics from their visit. (I couldn't get my video to upload, but you can see K's here.)



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