Adoption on NPR

Tim and I had breakfast out together this morning and heard this story on NPR. I'm sure Tim, being the math-minded, logically thinking one in our household, will update this post at a later time after he's analyzed the data in the study. - Sarah

For The Super Freaked Out Parent In Us All

Check out these products. I had never ever considered that kids would touch the toilet seat with their hands. - Sarah

Is He For Real?

I'm nearly 30, but I admit it... I watch The Hills nearly every week. I knew Spencer was a tool, but when I heard about this it solidified it. I mean, is he for real? It's flip, ignorant comments like this that put a negative light on adoption in Africa. If those two are allowed to have children - adopted or otherwise - then this world's going to hell in a handbasket. - Sarah

Killer Plastics?

Thanks to a diligent coworker, I've been hip to the potential dangers of plastics for a while now, but I still learned a lot from reading this story in the Washington Post today. I realize it's super hard to avoid plastics today, but I'm trying to make small changes, such as BPA-free baby food storage containers and this awesome water bottle (which was also recommended by my coworker) that will hopefully improve my life and get our future babe off to a good start. — Sarah

UPDATED I've heard about the aluminum/Alzheimer's debate. I chose Sigg because it has a leach-free liner and it's made in Switzerland... never heard of anything being recalled from there. But, Anneli's right: You just never know. These days it's impossible to avoid all toxins. Our choices are simply a series of trade offs. How's that for an uplifting Earth Day???

A New Baby

Congrats to our friends John and Nikole who welcomed a beautiful baby girl into this world yesterday.

A Proud Sis

My brother, who returned to Hawaii after three weeks state-side visiting with his friends and family, was promoted to 1st Lt. this week! I'm so proud of this kid I can hardly stand it! — Sarah

13 Months Down

We've officially been waiting 13 months now.

I went to my adoption support group last week. We had some good news to celebrate: one of the people was quickly matched domestically (five days!!!) and is home with her baby boy!!!

Unfortunately, I'm too drained at the moment to talk adoption, mainly because there's nothing new to say. We've got at least four more months to go before we're matched. On April 26 we're attending a class on transracial and transcultural adoption.

In the meantime, I'm getting excited about my trip to Los Angeles next month to see a friend who used to work at the magazine with me. I've not seen her in at least two years and I've never met her 8-month-old baby. Plus, I've never been to California and I LOVE to fly! (Can we say Best Vacation EVER!?!?!) Tim will be attending a conference in New Mexico, so it kind of stinks that we won't be together, but when I get back we're having the nursery painted finally!!! — Sarah