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January 18, 2000

Hi all!

Right now, we still don't have any idea as to how this cycle went. I figure I'll know any day now. We've actually decided against going on the pill after this cycle. I just can't handle the side effects that come with it, even if it will control my endo. Plus, since my chances of getting PG are best within 6 months of my lap, and next month is the 6th month...After that, we're just going to see what happens. Meaning, no birth control. I guess we'll soon find out if I really am infertile, as I've feared for years!

We had our first home visit for foster parenting today. Our house passed inspection -- yea! I've told Kris that we really need to start keeping the house cleaner. Although we've had about 50 million discussions about it, I think it's finally sunk in. = ) He's actually putting his clothes and dishes up where they belong. I know it's because he realizes how important it is to me to be able to have foster children. We've also decided that we are definitely adopting, and hopefully it'll be one or two of the foster children. It just hit me this past weekend that we really should adopt. I feel very strongly that that's something we are supposed to do. I'm not religious by any means, but I guess this could be considered our calling.

Even if I end up having three kids biologically, we'll still adopt, by the way. I want to be a mom, and I'm not prejudiced on how I get that way. I used to think I couldn't handle raising someone else's child, but my thoughts have changed. Luckily, Kris agrees with me. Although he wants at least one biological child with me, we're both realistic that I might not be able to have all four kids myself. In case you can't tell I want a large family. = ) He says I can have four, maybe five. Only because he's afraid of finances, etc. But I figure, if we adopt older kids, I can have more than that. Once one moves out, find another one for me to love on!

One last thing -- I will be continuing my diary, but as a foster parent's diary. Nothing's going to change, except the focus will be on whatever foster child(ren) we have. It's going to be a while before we're certified, but I'll be happy to share it with you every step of the way.

Oh, and stay tuned to find out the outcome of this cycle next week!

Jamie



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