Please head over to our sister site,
Adoption Forums, and post a request for a local support group (say, real life one, not just online) for Louisville, KY in the
Louisville, KY forum. The local forums over there are a great way of meeting people who have been there, done that. Even if you only find one mom (or dad) that you can have lunch with on a regular basis during your journey, it can be a great help in the end.
Best of luck in your journey.