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Why So Long?

Since my book Nine Year Pregnancy has been released, I am often asked the question: “Delana, why did your adoption process take so long?”

The short answer is: Because at every seemingly opened door along the way, we prayed, “God, if this is not your plan for us please close this door.” And He did. Until February 2005 … that door remained open …

For the longer answer, see: Getting What You Asked For.

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The Stages of “Pregnancy” in Adoption

Lately, I have read many blog posts about “paper pregnancies” and other similar terms in reference to the waiting period of adoption.

Today, I read the article “Adoption: What to Expect While You’re Waiting to Adopt.” The writer, author Rebecca Lyn Gold, does a great job summarizing each stage of adoption and giving parallels to pregnancy.

In my book Nine Year Pregnancy each chapter tells about part of the adoption journey in terms of a pregnancy, with chapter titles such as: Conception, Expecting, Heartbeat, False Contractions, Bed Rest, Contractions, Labor, Delivery, Newborn, Homecoming, etc.

How long was your adoption “pregnancy”? What was the most difficult stage? Feel free to leave a comment, I’d love to hear your story (even if you’re still waiting).

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Adoption and Paper Pregnancy Community

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Imagine by Paula Eve

Just thought I’d let you know that I started a new Facebook page:

Adoption and Paper Pregnancy

It is a community for those in the adoption process, adoptive parents, and adoptees to share their challenges and joys, tips, good books they’ve read, and encouraging words. Hope you’ll join me there!

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First Book Signing

Here are some pictures of my Valentine’s Day book signing at Ed White Elementary school. My next book signing will be held at University Baptist Church, Clear Lake, TX on February 19, 2012 after both morning services.

First Customer at Ed White Elementary School

Ed White Elementary School book signing February 14, 2012

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A Valentine Gift

On Valentine’s Day 2007, we received this picture of the little girl who would soon become a part of our family.

On February 14, 2012, from 1:30-3:30 pm, I will be at the Ed White Elementary School library in El Lago, TX, selling and signing the book about our journey–Nine Year Pregnancy.

On February 19, 2012, after both morning services, I will be at University Baptist Church Clear Lake for a second book signing.

If you are in the area, come on out and say hello.