Susan

Mark and Laurie, I bounced back on a thread to catch up on your journey and found the above post. Seems like Ms. Bailey knew all along what the outcome would be. Didn't she talk about a baby sister a few times without really knowing what was going on? I guess she heard the angels whispering. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you as you embark on yet another wonderful adoption journey. There is no doubt in mind. My mind also flashes back to several instances like this one over the past 3 months. The most treasured are the out-of-the-blue mentions of baby sister in her little prayers before bed. I also remember our first mention of having a sister and her response to my question of what she would do with her sister - "I laugh". And so today we laugh with joy. This brings me chills! I too, remember you posting about these comments from Bailey. Funny how our kids have a sense... We laugh with you too, Laurie...

Wow, Laurie and Mark, it is all official!! I have been praying for all of you so much in the last few days, and so happy that you have been reunited with Bailey's birthmother, and that the sisters are together!! We are keep their birthmother in our prayers. Yours is such a special story and we are so blessed to travel this journey with you! Enjoy these early precious days with the girls and their birthmother -- Susan

Congratulations Dyna and Glenn and welcome Ty! And prayers and blessing for his birthmama! What a great way to celebrate July 4th! Susan

Congrats Susan, Greg and Preston on the arrival of your new little boy and baby brother!! And we are especially holding your sweet birthmother in our prayers tonight! Susan

Many many congrats to all involved!! This is such great news! We continue to hold Billie -- and everyone involved -- in our prayers. May your forever family have many wonderful days ahead! Welcome to the world, Ethan!! Susan

The New York Times has created a site/blog for infertility stories and for discussion about the myriad of decisions in having a family and the myriad of paths that are out there to parenthood. While this site is oriented around the infertility experience, I thought it might resonate with folks on the Forum, especially folks who are in the transition phase from fertility treatments to adoption. You can listen to the stories, but you can also post on the blog. Upon initial glance I see that a number of folks have waved the adoption flag! (yay!!) http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/v...of-infertility/

Amen to that! Congrats Patti, Steve and Jack -- Sounds like she was worth the wait!! Susan

Thank you to everyone!!!!!!!! Hi Josh and Kara - Those photos of Baby Julia on the Gallery are just precious! Congratulations!! Susan

Welcome to the Forum Nana Carleen, and blessings to you and your family for the new little baby girl! God is good, all the time! Susan

YAY!!! The announcement we have been waiting for for our fellow StickyBack!!! So glad to hear that it is official Natalie and Keith (and of course big brother Cooper)!! We are thrilled for you, and cannot wait to see photos!! Love, Susan, Bill and Tasia

Congratulations Josh and Kara, and welcome Baby Julia!! We cannot wait to hear all of the details! Susan

Ok, so I think I know about the BLUE on the way, but there is PINK too....oh do tell us soon!!!!

I am just bumping this up for Susie and Ben, and other from the Late Night StickBacks since we talked about this issue at orientation this weekend. Hopefully the information on this thread will help to answer your questions! Susan

Safe travels Natalie -- see you tomorrow!!

Those are her first ever "school" photos (just day care, but still)...and she is such a little "ham"! Oh dear!

Yay Natalie!!! We hope, hope, hope that you can be at orientation next week! We cannot wait to meet you and be another set of "againers in waiting" with you... Susan

Come on down, Sabrina...three's a charm!

Ooo, I can't wait for orientation so that we are in on the surprise!

Congrats Caroline and Benji!! The day has arrived and we are so happy for you and your expanded family. We are also keeping your birthmother in our prayers. Susan

Yay!! It will be nice to meet you in a few short weeks! Susan

Are you? We are going, but we are againers! I too am intrigued to get to know the newbies who are coming!

Congratulations Laurel, Casey and Zachary!! We are also keep the new little bundle and his birthfamily in our prayers! Susan

Oooo, how exciting!! We cannot wait! And, I agree with Melissa, you are too good to us! Thank you - Susan

You are truly amazing and I love this site!! Thank you Abrazo Chicks! I am sending this to a close friend here whose 19-year sister has just found out she is pregnant and is very unsure of what to do. She is totally at a loss about her choices and what she will choose and who she can turn to for guidance. The birthfather is sorta in the picture but not predictably and she does not know if she should try to parent, place with another family member or place for adoption. Along with this great new site of yours, are there other on-line spaces where expectant birthmothers can connect with others to talk about her options and find a community? I would love to help her in anyway I can. Thanks -- Susan

Congratulations Brad and Amy -- we are praying for you, your new little boy and his birthfamily. Wow, has the Stork been busy with boys...cannot wait to hear what comes next!! Susan