Waiting Stinks

[theatrepal]

Sorry to come and be the negative one today, but waiting really sucks today. I've run into more new babies and pregnancy announcements everyday and I'm not doing a very good job of just letting them go right now. I want the journey to be over. I want to be a Mom to a baby here on earth. Ugh.  

[lizblue]

Love tit for commiseration.

It's funny - we are waiting to be waiting (profile is done and just waiting to be approved), and I can't wait to wait! And of course, I then remember that that's when the hard stuff really happens. Once all the "action items" are complete and there's nothing to do but stare at your phone and doubt that this will ever happen.....

It will happen for you but I know that doesn't make today any easier. Hugs.

[theatrepal]

lizblue Congrats on finishing your profile! What a big step I hope you're actively waiting soon!!!

[chele]

Hopefully your waits will end soon!

[pinkie]

Hugs - waiting (especially a long wait) is so tough!

[persianmaman]

Lots of hugs, theatrepal!

[browneyes8]

it really does! it's so hard since you don't know how long you will be waiting...hugs to you! Hope your match comes soon

[theatrepal]

Thanks for the support today ladies. I needed that.

[roxy]

theatrepal, hugs. Vent as much as needed, the process does suck.

[shemarie82]

I agree, and we are still waiting to be waiting. We have done everything in our power, now it is all in someone else's hands. It is terribly tough on some days. I just tell myself that when I look back on it, it will feel like the blink of an eye... It will, right?!?!

[pinkie]

Jul 22, 2015 6:53:58 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

I agree, and we are still waiting to be waiting. We have done everything in our power, now it is all in someone else's hands. It is terribly tough on some days. I just tell myself that when I look back on it, it will feel like the blink of an eye... It will, right?!?!

We waited about 3-4 months to be waiting and then 1.5 yrs for our first. At the time it felt like an eternity. Now I do remember how hard it was but the duration of it has faded. I only even think of it when I feel sad that others are facing it. It really does mostly go away when i look back.

[theatrepal]

pinkie It is reassuring to know that once the wait is over it becomes a distant memory.

[dieselloveslily]

It is hard, I totally commiserate with you. I remember feeling like I couldn't wait to wait, but it's tough. I just keep reminding myself it hurts now, but it will all be worth it. Hugs!

[jenn]

Hugs to everyone waiting! I'm always here to talk if anyone needs to rant and complain because I know how hard the wait is.

[theatrepal]

Thanks jenn !

[badgergirl66]

Waiting sucks. I feel ya. I hope we all get our matches soon. Until then, vent away.

[casarosada]

Agreed. We have been home study approved since August 2013. Sigh. I don't really feel positive and am starting to picture life with no kids ever. Ahh. So depressing. :-(

[hootiemommytobe]

I agree, the waiting sucks. There are a lot of days where I feel exactly as you do, but I keep reminding myself that the wait is worth it. There are things I do to help lift my spirits, that some might think are crazy. For instance, buying gifts here and there. Last year for Christmas, we bought things for our baby that was on our registry that no one bought for us. It helped us knowing that one day we would be celebrating holidays together. Of course since we didn't specify a gender, everything has to be neutral, but we're okay with that. Try to find little ways of incorporating your child into your daily lives, with the intent that it will lift your spirits and keep you going.