Gift Licensing Pt. 4

These people need to get their game together, seriously! As if infertility isn't hard enough, now I'm forced to deal with their indecisive behavior. I was told that the hospital was requiring more information, so the licensing is on hold indefinitely. June, possibly later, is when they hope to be licensed. Screw that.

Part of me wants to stay with SIRM, because they know what I've been through the last 2.5 years. They've done all the invasive testing and know what they can do. Part of me wants to say, "Later" and never look back. There's another RE in this area, but he knows nothing about me and would probably want to do tests all over again. I'm definitely not up for that.

I guess we're just putting it on hold once again. We're both ticked off about it, so we decided that we're going to use the cash we've saved for GIFT to go to Cozumel. If that really happens....we'll see, but it's a nice thought. And right now, I'll take whatever helps me get through the moment

Foster Care Classes - Part 1

We are beginning to take the PRIDE course, required in Illinois for foster/adoptive care. We have 9 weeks of classes, 1x per week, 3hours per class.

We are very hesitant about becoming foster parents given our background. We also realize that adoption is not financially possible for us at this point (plus waiting 2-4 years for placement). After lengthy conversations, we feel that we can and should make a difference while we're able. There are vulnerable children out there who need a safe place to stay and need adults who truly care about them. That is the bottom line.

I think the state of Illinois is going to be a little too involved, but we'll see. I'm keeping an open mind.

And I'll try to update my blog as much as possible...this is going to be a long ride.