Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Past Due

R is now one week past her due date and we are very anxious. Not only did we spend a ton of money to be up here for the last two weeks when we could/should have been at home and we now have to pay for up to two more weeks here depending on when she finally delivers, I have used up two of my 12 weeks off with no baby. The house we have been at the past two weeks is great but it was too expensive to begin with and we definitely can't afford to stay here longer. Luckily my company manages a Marriott Residence Inn in Duluth, Georgia and they gave me a fantastic rate on a one bedroom suite so I'll be moving there when our time is up here. C and D plan to leave here on Saturday unless at R's appointment on Friday they schedule an induction. D starts a new school on Monday and we'd like him to be there unless there is a really good reason (like a new brother/sister) not to. If R has not delivered, they will probably have to come back when she does so C can sign the necessary paperwork (although I have asked the lawyer if he can presign so C does not have to drive the 15 hours back and/or pay for a flight). I'll stay here with the baby until our ICPC paperwork clears (7 - 10 days after it is submitted and it is usually submitted the day after the surrender is signed; surrender signed 24 - 48 hours after the birth). I plan to fly home with the baby. I am really concerned about C and D spending that much time on the road if they make two trips back and forth so I think flying is the best option although I am not sure how I'll handle it with the baby. I am sure that everything will work out the way it is supposed to. I just really hope that she delivers soon so C can be here for the delivery.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I live in Lilburn, GA not far from Duluth...I've followed your journey and hope the baby comes safely and soon!

Mama2BandT

Deb said...

Ugh! So sorry to hear it's taking so long. I hope they schedule an induction at her appointment.

Shamae (Ghost written by Loren her hubby) said...

Wow I'm surprised they didn't induce her earlier since the u/s showed the baby was so big. Anyway I hope he/she comes soon and is healthy. This is all part of God's plan for your family. We don't always understand right now, but we will eventually. Take care and keep us posted! I am so excited!