I am having a difficult time focusing on things and am somewhere between exhausted and hyper (is that possible). Things are moving quickly with the possible adoption and I just want to press stop on the remote and take a breath. We met with the adoption agency. The birthmom met with the agency. It is a girl. The birth date is June 12. God seems to be carefully putting all the little pieces together. Last night Chris and talked about baby names. I can feel myself starting to get attached. I spent Bible study this morning trying out name combinations instead of listening to the lecture. I talked to our mutual friend and reassured him that this is going to be a roller coaster of emotions for both us and the birth mom. But at the time I said this so self assuredly, I was on the top of the roller coaster. Then bad news... yes the birth mom has insurance, but no it does not cover anything. Zero. Nada. We would be responsible for all medical expenses out of pocket. I know people do this - but it just scares me to death. What if there are complications. One friend shared that complications in her pregnancy cost $400,000. That make me dizzy. Is that possible?
Doctor visits, hospital costs, how much is an epidural? Nothing like bills to suck the fun out of this. No wonder people adopt internationally - at least there is a limit.
I find myself praying for Medicaid. Time is running out. What is the next step? How does this work? I know that this is not a new problem - how do normal people adopt? I have never felt time ticking so quickly before! Suddenly I am craving socialized medicine!
Please keep praying for us. I hope to find solutions and I hope that we will be on top of that roller coaster really soon.
It seems that if God can randomly drop a baby from a culture half a world away into my backyard with a sign that says, "please take me" He should be able to take care of this little side issue. :)
5 comments:
Praying for you guys and this whole situation....
Cam, Exhale. It's a girl! I'm e-mailing you now. The medical will be fine: let your agency guide this part. They have done it plenty of times and helped all parties through the ins and outs of it.
God is in the details,
Carrie
Oh my gosh, I have goose bumps! I can remember talking to you about adopting a year and a half ago! It's almost like God found you for her...and that fact that she is Asian...!!! I know how much you wanted an international adoption.
I truly believe everything will be fine. Just think of the costs/time you are saving by not actually having to go to China! Right now the wait is almost 3 years and the cost is anywhere from 20,000-25,000!
You are such a wonderful person, and God doesn't make mistakes. Very exciting times for you all! I'm so happy for you, I will keep your family in my prayers. Please keep us updated! Like your friend Carrie wrote in her post...God is in the details! Take care! Lisa
P.S. I never did send you an invite to view my blog and for that I am sorry. I just plain forgot...sorry! I'll send you one right now as I am thinking about it! : )
So fun to find your blog. I've been thinking about you a lot and praying for this adoption process. What a whirlwind!
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