Our journey to start a family

After several failed attempts at IVF we decided to start our family through adoption.  In 2006 we applied to adopt a child from China.  We expected to have a child from China within 12-14 months.  Here we are 7 years later and still on the waiting list.  About 1 year into that process we realized it was going to take a lot longer than the 12-14 months we initially thought.  So, that led us to our little man in Guatemala.  In August of 2007 we decided to pursue another adoption and were matched with Devin when he was only 1 week old.  We brought him home in May 2008 when he was 9 months old.  That process was quick and we are so grateful for that.  Devin turned 6 this past August and is in first grade.  He is a wonderful kid!  We couldn't ask for better! 

Now we await the arrival of our next child to complete our family.  Devin has had mixed feelings about this.  Initially he didn't want anything to do with a sibling.  Devin is very apprehensive about change so I think that was a big part of it.  The more we talk about it the more he has warmed up to it.   There is no doubt that he will be a great big brother.  He is so loving and patient.  For the most part.