I said the next post would be after meeting my daughter for the first time. Instead, here it is nearly 4AM and I am wide awake. In about 12 hours the moment I have waited for my entire life arrives. I am an absolute mess. I am sitting here thinking I should be sleeping but I can't help that tears keep coming. I am not sad in the least, I am just overcome when I think about what is about to take place. I am amazed. I am in awe. I haven't even met her yet. I cannot use words adequate to describe this feeling. I cannot even imagine how much this feeling will be magnified when the moment arrives for us to meet.
I have had a wonderful time in China thus far. Still, it hasn't seemed at all real yet. I think that is now setting in.....'breath-taking' is all I can say.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
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I'm just so excited for you! Your's and Pipa's moment has arrived!
BTW, on my way to to the SWI to pick up Mia, I almost lost my lunch from nerves and emotions...and this was my 2nd time!!
Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan
Isn't it crazy? *Pure magic* these moments, even the ones leading up to her being placed in your arms. Oh, and even those ones where she's screaming her head off and you're crying out of joy and frustration. *Pure lovely heart swelling magic.* =) Lots of love from Shannon and Ellie to you both!
Oh yeah, try and go to bed-you're gonna need it! =)
No complaints from this corner if you want to throw in an extra post or two... still living vicariously and hanging off every syllable. What a wonderful day.
It IS pure magic...and an indescribable feeling. I can't wait for you to experience holding her for the first time. I will never forget seeing and holding each one of my children for the first time. Its a little video tape that rolls in my head every once in awhile. The one of Alek is especially precious since he was our first.
Enjoy. Even if you don't sleep a wink tonight. You're baby girl is almost here. ((hugs))
Don't sweat it - I was fine that day - am - but after I put K to bed I was sick - -then it was like the sun came out and all was fine after that...
Hugs from afar!
Carol in FL
Whoo hoo. Stay awake if you need to. Have a drink, take a bath. Who cares. Have fun.
Whoo hoo. Stay awake if you need to. Have a drink, take a bath. Who cares. Have fun.
I wouldn't be able to sleep either!
:-)
i am SO completely choked up reading this Connie.
i just cannot believe the moment is FINALLY here.
finally.
you and your little girl.
together. at last.
cannot wait to see and hear all about it.
Girl get some sleep:) I totally flipped in the elevator going to meet Sophie! Crying mess....so much for mommy keeping everything under control!
Can't wait to see your crying mess when you get your girl!!!
It's just about to happen. Meeting your forever daughter, I cannot wait and I am so very happy for you!!!!
Maybe a hot soaking bath will help relax you enough, so you can get a little bit of rest. But who am I to say, I have not been there yet, I know I will be a mess!
I will keep checking in!
I got goosebumps just reading your excitement... I hope you do get some rest, but also enjoy these last moments of "labor"!!! Lots of lov e coming your way... Huggs!!
We understand your insomnia...the realization of a life-long dream is hours away! Glad you brought your computer for something to do in those pre-dawn hours? : )
Can't wait to see you with that precious girlio! Congratulations again, in advance for making it this far... you're almost there! Woo hoo!!
OH...I am just so excited for you! I will be checking in throughout the day, hoping that you post some pictures of you Pipalcious daughter!
It's FINALLY Pipa Day where you are! This is the first day of the rest of your life, Mama. No wonder you can't sleep.....The MOST amazing thing is about to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!
I am soooo excited.. can't wait to wake up and she Pipa in your arms..
HUGS...
Ahhh, the 4:00am China schedule. I so remember those days !!! Enjoy the moment and video like crazy and snap photos like crazy. The moment goes by so fast and Pipa will change so fast.
It's overwhelming when the moment really arrives, isn't it? I'll never forget how I felt when I was driving to meet Slugger for the first time. Happy, strangely sad, scared to death... someone really needs to create a new word for that emotion.
It is overwhelmingly exciting anticipating meeting your daughter for the first time. But get some sleep as you'll need it and it may be the last decent sleep you get for a bit.
I'm with Sam...the more you post, the more I can live through you.
Of course you are overwhelmed with excitement. Your life is about to change in such an amazing way!! I'm so honoured to be a part of your journey.
I know that exact feeling!!! Reading your post, I felt it again. Girl just wait! Breakfast will be so hard. I got sick 5 times! I cried, laughed, smiled so hard my cheeks hurt, cried more and then ran so hard to the car that would take me to our daughter. Once we got there it was so hard to get my legs going but when I started walking, I ran up the stairs, down the hall and then I saw her......she took my breathe away. (Still does)
I wish you THAT moment that you have dreamed of over and over again in these last 3 plus years. Well really all of your life. It is finally happening!
I was just trying to figure out the timing for PIPA. I'm so glad you posted again.
Thinking of you!! I can't wait for the next post. Enjoy every moment my friend!!
Hugs!!
I am a friend of Catherine's from Canada - have been enjoying your blog! Just wanted to let you know that we're watching and waiting with you and sooo excited for you as you meet your little Pipa! Can't wait to see the pictures!
Ok, so right about now you're meeting your daughter for the first time (crocodile tears here!). Can't wait to see the pictures, but please do so only when you can spare a minute away from her. Enjoy every single moment of this magical time (even if she is screaming her head off, it's still magical)
Ok, so right about now you're meeting your daughter for the first time (crocodile tears here!). Can't wait to see the pictures, but please do so only when you can spare a minute away from her. Enjoy every single moment of this magical time (even if she is screaming her head off, it's still magical)
It is absolutely amazing, isn't it? Words cannot describe what the feelings/emotions are like. Nobody can fully comprehend what it is like unless they have experienced it.
Our entire time in Korea felt surreal. The first time we saw our daughter ... well, no words can describe that moment. I can't wait for you to experience it.
Take it all in! ... and be prepared to let the tears flow. I had never cried so much in my life!
Thinking of you!! :)
I am feeling those tears for you, it just makes my heart all warm and fuzzy thinking about you right now knowing that this very special moment is hours away. Maybe it is because I know my time is not that far away either, so it makes it all seem so much more real, and I have wondered for years what that was going to feel like.
Sending you hugs, and warm wishes and I hope it is everything and more that you have thought of, dreamt of, and hope for.
Thinking of you and don't think for a second that the first thing I do in the morning is check to see the glory....that will even be before I head to the bathroom.
So excited, and can't wait!!
This post brought me to tears.
It is FINALLY your turn.
My thoughts are with you.
Sigh...reading that makes me smile all the way down to my toes. I am so excited for you!
Keep smilin!
I can't wait to see the first picture of Claire in your arms!
Oh friend! (((hugs))) from afar. I cannot begin to imagine the plethora of emotions that you are feeling. Cannot wait to see PIPA in your arms!! Praying for you sweetie...over and over and over again.
xoxo
I remember the butterflies! It was so nervous and excited at the same time!
Soak in "the moment" as much as you can. It really happens so quickly. Like a whirlwind! It is going to be pure magic. I can't wait for your next post!!!! I am so excited for you!!!
Lisa (Briana's Mom)
WOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!I CANNOT GET TO SLEEP QUICK ENOUGH ...SO I CAN WAKE UP AND SEE THAT PRECIOUS ANGEL IN HER MOMMA'S LOVING ARMS!!!!
THIS IS IT GIRL,HUGS FROM CANADA!!!!!!!!
I am so excited for you!!! Can not wait to see the pictures:)
My BTDT advice is to try to sleep. It is very emotional..... I just cherished any sleep.. You will be in better shape for all the excitement to come (and to tend to PIPA)!
We will be waiting for the next post...
Alyzabeth's Mommy
Your words touch my heart to the very core... they take me back to the moment I first beheld my children with my eyes and then in my arms...
Thank You Jesus for answered prayers.
God's Speed...
I am so excited for your Pipa Day! I was a mess the same way the morning we were to meet our precious Sarah. It is the most wonderful feeling in the whole wide world! When they place her in you arms it just feels like all is right in the world. Savor each moment and I can not wait to see the pictures!
Ellen
I sure hope you got some sleep. I remember those days though, being up at 3 and 4 am. In just 4 more hours you should be holding your sweet girl in your arms. I can't wait to get up in the morning here in the states and open up the blogs to probably see you and your sweetness.
Continuing to send vibes your way
Post away!!
I don't think that I would be able to sleep either!
I will be stalking your blog all day to hopefully catch a glimpse of your newly expanded family unit!!
For the life of me, I get your feelings 100%. Enjoy it all, soak it all in, live the moment. My heart is so happy for you!
Oh my God. I am so excited and thrilled for you are your Pipalicious girl. It is coming SO SOON. And life will never be the same again - thank goodness.
Sending good juju to you.
I am so excited for you. You are bringing back so many memories for me!
Wendy @ Adoption and FIre
The final count down is on for you here in Canada too!!! You've waited so long and the day has finally arrived. I can't even begin to imagine the full onslaught of your emotions right now. A once in a life time moment, that's for sure! I so can't wait for your next post.
I don't blame you at all for the lack of sleep. Your life is about to change and it's overwhelming. I can't imagine what a hot mess I'll be when it's my turn.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
You'll make it. :)
My hubby and I are so living through you right now! Thanks for keeping us updated with your excitement. Can't wait until your next post.....
As I'm writing this you are a mere hours away from meeting Pipa. I've got goosebumps because I can't wait to see those pictures of her in your arms.
I too don't think I would be able to sleep a wink without any medicinal help. I would've popped sleeping pills like candy before I went to bed just so that I could get some sleep before the craziness starts.
I'm so excited!!
Keep breathing Keep breathing I can't wait to see her in your arms she is here!
God Bless you both
LOL!!! We have Tari home, and I still pinch myself... it STILL doesn't seem real!!!
Hope you had a WONDERFUL day. I've been thinking about you all day. I figure it'll be a while before you can pry yourself from your precious daughter, to communicate with us!!
We are VERY secondary to Miss Claire. Enjoy your time with her! I hope she sleeps like an angel tonight!
(((HUGS)))
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