Tuesday, August 3, 2010

It's like I've been pregnant for more than 2 years

A few weeks ago marked the two-year anniversary since we learned about our little boy in Vietnam. He was 7 months old when we first learned about him and saw the picture of him with his shock of black hair, and it was the second time in life I experienced love at first sight. He's now 31 months old (actually to the day today), and he's still not home with us.

I liken it to a 2-year gestational period, which is two months more than the mammal with the longest pregnancy - the elephant.

When parents go to help at the orphange, I get photos, videos and updates about how he's doing - just like I would if I was carrying him in my uterus and going to the doctor and getting ultrasounds.

I have felt the nesting urges, my mood is constantly having peaks and valleys and I am now have food cravings - mostly Twizzlers.

I am more than ready for my water to break and start the contractions. Maybe I need to have sex, go for a walk, take some castor oil, or one of the other many labor-inducing tricks.

10 comments:

  1. It must be so frustrating! I hope you get to hold your son soon!

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  2. (hugs for you) Don't lose hope, he'll be with you soon.

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  3. I hope this 2 year pregancy will come to a positive end soon. You are one patient lady and I'm sure your patience will pay off.

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  4. I found your blog through Mel at Stirrup Queens. I wish you a speedy end to your "pregnancy" and hope you can hold your little boy soon.

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  5. Here from the roundup, just keeping you company in your long wait.

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  6. Here from Mel's roundup...I hope and pray your wait for your sun comes to a happy ending soon.

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  7. Prayers that your little man comes home soon.

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  8. Wow that sounds like torture. I hope you "go into labor" very, very soon.

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  9. I can't imagine the frustration and longing to actually hold him in your arms. I hope your wait is over soon...

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  10. Here from Mel's Round Up...sending good vibes that your 2-yr pregnancy ends soon.

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