After talking with the IA doc and another doctor who is a friend, we all agree that this child is truly a special needs child. What her special need is, we are not quite sure. The orphanage did have an MRI of her done, but they sent us files that were illegible for the radiologist to read.
At first when I saw the videos of her, I was struck by how adorable she was, her laughter and impish sense of humor. But when I was able to settle down and really look at the videos, I saw a child with some kind of problem (I won't go into what I saw specifically, but it was obvious to a mother who knows how a 3.5 y/o is supposed to be at that age). And my very suspicions were confirmed by the IA doc and the other doctor who ran some of the info I sent him by his colleagues.
She is special needs. She has a family out there somewhere, it just isn't us. She needs to be represented properly by the CCAA, and the right family will take her file and be so happy they did. I pray that she'll be able to find her forever family - and I'm sure that whoever takes her will be happy with her... she's a very happy little girl. But for us, we couldn't accept her because there is a problem that would be obvious the minute we went into the medical exam.
We'll ask our agency what our options are. We think we should be able to ask for another child... and we'd be happy to take an older child of up to 4 years old.
At this point, I feel both relief and closure. There were too many questions, and the orphanage did some things for us, but then didn't follow through with executing some requests and giving us the kind of files that would give us complete information on the child. I could list all the things wrong with this referral, but I won't dwell on it anymore.
Forgive me if I sound a bit cold - I don't mean to. We've had this hanging over our heads for a month now, and I feel I can finally exhale and relax. I'm not sweating whether we get another referral, but at least this one is decided.
8 comments:
I am glad you finally have your very difficult decision made. Making this decision takes tremendous strength. You are doing what is best for your family... they must come first.
My thoughts are with you.
This is a decision no one wants to make, but you did everything right. I'm sorry that you had to go through this. I'll be thinking about you and looking forward to some happy news soon.
I am sorry that you have been through so much with this adoption. Sadly some of the informations about the adoption were not known to you until so much later. I am glad you have made a resolution instead of letting it tear you apart. You need to do what is right for you, your family, and your ability.
God bless
It is such a relief to know you have made the decision you needed to make. I can imagine the release you are feeling - bittersweet. Take a deep breath now and wait for the next step.
Coco
Thank you for sharing your decision you made. My thoughts are with you. I too am sorry that you had to go through this.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Good for you for being honest and true to your heart. That takes a lot of guts. I pray that everything will work out for you and your family. I look forward to hearing some good/happier news in the not too distant future.
My heart aches for you and your family and all you have been through this past month. You will remain in my thoughts. Best wishes on the future.
I'm sorry you had to make this decision. I have been following various referral sites as my sister was referred in the same batch. I hope you do get your second referral. Your decision was a tough one and you didn't take it lightly. I hope she finds her forever family. I pray for your family.
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