Adoption, the waiting game

My husband and I have now been on a waiting list for domestic infant adoption for six months now.  We had discussed adoption a few years ago, and did research on what agency in the area we would want to work with.  After doing the research and initially contacting them, we had learned that for domestic infant adoption we needed to be married for at least 3 years, and then we get put on their first waiting list.  And then when our names get to the top of that list, then we can start the real adoption process of home study, etc.

So far, six months have passed and we hadn't been contacted.  I emailed to make sure they got all of the initial paperwork because we didn't get a phone call or email from them to confirm they did get it.  I had to get a letter from my oncologist saying that I was healthy to adopt a child, because of being a cancer survivor.  I was somewhat anxious to make sure they got all of the paperwork.

So now all we can do is wait.  We are not in a huge hurry to adopt because we would like to make sure our finances were in order before paying for all of that, but I would like to be somewhat younger while being a mom.  The challenge right now comes from using patience.  I am used to being patient, but most situations in my life also gave me the option of doing something proactive towards a goal.

As soon as we are contacted and start the process, I plan to document how things go.  I am curious to know a few things, but the answers will reveal themselves in time.  Questions like "will being born intersexed be brought up or become an issue?  What about being non-religious family?  I just hope that our strengths as a couple shine through, that we love each other and would really provide a solid and loving home for a child.