Adopting in America: The Diary of a Mom in Waiting

Perfect timing, a night of romance and nine months...For most women, that's all it takes to become a mother. But for millions of women throughout the world, that simple dream can become an endless nightmare. Lori Lyons was one such woman. As a 32-year-old newlywed, she was more than ready for motherhood and thrilled at the prospect. But when it didn't happen, it broke her heart. And no one could figure out why it wasn't happening.Six years, six doctors and more than a few science experiments later, Lori and her husband Marty turned to the logical alternative -- adoption. But they soon learned that the path to adoption is fraught with peril as well.Daunted by the astronomical fees charged by private adoption agencies to find a healthy newborn, Lori and Marty set out to find another way. Possibilities died and promises were broken; friends and family questioned every decision. But, eventually, they found their miracle.A sports journalist by trade, Lori kept a virtual play-by-play throughout her path from infertility to adoption. The result is a beautifully written, gut-wrenching journal that follows one couple's journey to private adoption and parenthood. You'll cry with Lori and Marty over their disappointments, you will cheer with their victories, and you will get angry. But in the end, you will believe in the power of perseverance and faith, and wonder if some things are just meant to be.