My head is spinning. Now that we’re preparing to bring a baby girl into our family, there is so much to prepare for, and so much to buy!

Last weekend, we got the basics: a bassinet, car seat, stroller, and a few clothing items. We started a list that keeps growing. There are lots of big and little items, and so many of them very important.

In addition to baby stuff, we’ve signed up for a baby care class at the hospital, watched a baby care video, are looking into infant day care and pediatricians. And we’re looking into hotels, apartment and condo rentals — because the baby is out-of-state and we’ll be living in her birth town for a while until we can legally bring her home.

There’s a little voice in my head that asks if we’re doing too much, or not enough. While I’m trying to be optimistic that nothing will go wrong, I’m afraid to be surrounded by all this baby stuff if it does. But, I also want to be as prepared as possible, and as soon as possible, because the baby is due in about a month and a half. What if she comes earlier than that?

I guess no one is ever 100% ready. But, with adoption it’s extra tricky! So we wait, heavy with anticipation. And pray.