Adoption: Bearing the Wait

Find time to make memories as a couple. True, life hasn't taken the path you hoped and planned, but enjoy the path nonetheless! Remember that you fell in love with your spouse - most likely long before adoption became part of the plan. Spend time together doing things you enjoy. Trust me, when that long-awaited child does come, you will be so grateful for the time you spent cheerfully waiting!

Great support can be found among those sharing your walk through the world of adoption and waiting. Time spent with those who understand is always enjoyable and rejuvenating. Find a support group, make a concerted effort to reach out to others. Their understanding of your situation will be refreshing!

We all have hobbies and interests that we forget or set aside when life gets busy. This is a great time to pick those up again, or find some new ones. What can you do to better yourself? The time you so badly wish was taken up with a child could be put to good use learning and improving your talents and skills.

There will be times, despite your best efforts, when waiting is just plain difficult. At those times, eat ice cream. It is okay to feed your feelings every once in a while. Tomorrow will be a better day, and you can begin it with a renewed resolve to do something to make your wait time more bearable.