Wow... I can't believe it's been almost a week since I wrote last! I'm going to have to get better at this! There really isn't too much that has gone on in regards to adoption. Nick and I got our fingerprints done last Saturday. Our fire inspection is this morning... I hope we pass! Nick is suppose to call me when the fire marshal leaves.

Other than that, we've just been gathering more paperwork. My doctor filled out my medical report and Nick is dropping his off the morning. I know that will be done soon because we have connections... right Mom? haha Even though I've made contact with all of my job references, I haven't received any yet. If I don't receive them by next week, I guess I'll start making 2nd phone calls.

As excited as we were to receive the birthmom situations last Friday, we decided we could not afford the price with that particular agency ($22,000). It was very hard to write that email, but Rima reassured us that there would be more situations that would be more appropriate for us. I also emailed Adoption Connections and let them know that after our homestudy was completed, we'd most likely be sending in our application. Sara, the director, wrote back telling us how excited she was about that.

Nick and I also looked at cribs and car seats this past weekend. We found some that we really like, however, we'll probably be doing most of our looking/shopping online. It was still just too hard to see all of those pregnant women shopping at the stores. I felt I needed to tell everyone, "We're adopting so that's why we're here." (I know, it's silly.) Hopefully, this is just something that will pass with time.

Rima also emailed yesterday and thinks we are ready for our home visits. We have to decide on dates for this.