Random Thoughts

Well it's been a little while, but the journey still continues...

My husband and I looked into the possibility of adding an older child to the household. That may not pan out, but at least we tried...

No new placement calls since the last one. My understanding is that they're not removing as many, which is not a negative. That just means that we're not needed at this moment, but when they do, we'll be ready...

The country's in an uproar about the single woman in California who had octuplets. Everywhere I turn, there is an opinion (not a very nice one I might add) about her and the doctor's decision to implant (however many) embryos were implanted, without considering how many children she currently had, financial and mental status (yes, they went there too!). I will not be her judge; but I just hope that she can successfully take care of these children, for it's not going to be easy.

I watched a show on TLC yesterday with a woman with a husband and eight children (a singleton, quads and triplets) and while they were getting support from their family and maybe some friends, the task was daunting. Imagine... eight screaming infants and toddlers all needing your attention. Having to feed, clothe, stimulate, bathe, put to bed several times a day. Having to wash and dry clothes, bottle, bowls, spoons several times a day. Take to doctor's appointment, take shopping with you, stay up with when they can't sleep or are sick. The list of tasks can go on forever, and you haven't even taken care of YOU!!! Now imagine that with 14!!! I know people can come up with systems to make things work, and I hope she does. God Bless her. The world will be watching....

Well that's all for today, but I look forward to posting again soon!


Thanks for reading!