Adoption journey

[karenh]

How exciting that your are getting close! Good luck today with the medical questions. That can be a hard part.

 

[Lolly1985]

Oh wow Aimze!!! Eeeeeeee is a fab way to sum it all up!! Very excited for you xxx

 

[dreamofabean]

Ooh Aimze how exciting!!!
We are all good here, little man has a horrid cold and is just repeated sneezing and coughing, poor thing!
I registered him at the docs today so know that's one thing off the list!!
His sw is due out in an hours time so we've just had a quick tidy up whilst he is napping. House looks a mess but hey ho, playing with little man comes first!! Just made dh anti bac wipe the playroom and all the toys that littlie has played with and (probably) snotted on!

 

[aimze]

Aww poor lil man dream!! How often does SW come when first placed?

Lolly Eeeeeeeeee is definately how I'm feeling, can't stop thinking about him! Really hoping for approval an matching on the same day! It's really early days and another family may be interested who are already approved but if that's the case he will find his forever family quicker so I'll be pleased for him!

X

 

[karenh]

Dream sorry little man has a cold. Hopefully he gets better soon.

Aimze that must be hard knowing someone else is interested in your little boy. I hope this works out. When is panel again? Sorry I have forgotten.

 

[aimze]

Not till Feb Karen...no one else is interested @ the mo but I meant if they are then he gets a forever family quicker so that would make me happy...

X

 

[karenh]

OH ok, got it. Well I hope no one else gets interested so that you can be his Mom. February is only a month and a half away. It will be here sooner than you know.

 

[Lolly1985]

Aimze that is a really lovely attitude to have. I think having that viewpoint shows you are destined to be a wonderful mummy

Dream, how did you visit go? I'm sure they are delighted with it all. Poor little man. Hope he slept better today too

Karen, hope you're hanging in there

Love to everyone. I'm so tired tonight. Little pink has run this mummy ragged today! We have been out visiting family which has been lovely but has messed with her eating and sleeping routine. Don't ever underestimate the importance of sticking to routine! Otherwise you just might end up with a monster ;o)

 

[karenh]

Lolly I bet the family was so happy to see her. I am a huge believer of a routine! I am sure tomorrow will be better.

I am trying to hang in there. I am picking up a baby sitting gig Friday. I normaly wouldn't put myself through 2 8 hour shifts in one day, but I can't be picky now. Wish me luck. These 10 kids are a handful.

 

[dreamofabean]

Ha ha lolly!! We found that yesterday with the sleep! A walk in the park resulted in an hour of sobbing!!
Little man has had better naps today! An hour this morning and half hour in the afternoon he has such a cold bless him he's so good though and doesn't moan at all! He got grouchy so we had to put him down at 6.30 and he is spark out bless him! He's really sweaty so I'm hoping he's sweating out his cold!
Aimze you really never know: little mans sw was pleased with our link so his details were never passed to anyone else fingers crossed it all works out for you.
Lolly put your feet up and have a drink Hun, you've deserved it! X

 

[karenh]

You guys are great! I love your tails about little ones.

 

[Rainy123]

I agree Karen, I love reading all the tales of the little ones.

I decided to phone my SW today coz I hate being in limbo. Glad I did because I am so confused about the situation. The initial legal issue was being heard today so I will know tomorrow whether that is going to be a problem and then next week we should know whether they want to place both babies together. Not getting emotionally attached just yet but if things go well next week then I'm back on track and if not then we're going to look at other profiles (SW is already getting some lined up).

Keep your fingers crossed but I think I am in a much 'safer' place at the moment so will just wait and see.

 

[Lolly1985]

So today we received our adoption order paperwork from our social worker. She has been fab, has filled it in, enclosed the correct number of copies (three), has added the copy of the placement order and even an addressed envelope!! All we have to do is check and sign, add the birth certificate and a cheque, and send recorded delivery. I hear this is not standard practice so feel very lucky to have such a wonderful social worker. Emailed our gratitude and she replied that she hoped we had a wonderful first Christmas with our daughter and family. Exciting times

 

[Lolly1985]

I have my fingers firmly crossed for you Rainy. You sound like you are holding it together very well. Keep thinking of you, it must be extremely tough. Hang in there lovely, I hope you have clarity and a path forward soon xxx

 

[Rainy123]

Amazing news lolly - such a pivotal moment and so so exciting.

 

[aimze]

Rainy I hope you get some answers soon!

Lolly yay for the paperwork! such gd stuff!!

Xx

 

[aimze]

Ladies I know I shouldn't get excited as if one thing I've learnt is things change quickly!

But....would I be mad taking advantage of the Xmas sales an getting a pushchair & car seat? The car seat I'd use for my nephew anyway...just incase I see a bargain I can't refuse! X

 

[dreamofabean]

Aimze go for it!! We got our pram months and months before!!
Rainy fingers crossed for you!!
Lolly that's amazing news I can't wait to get to that stage xxx

 

[Lolly1985]

Thanks ladies!! Aimze I would say go for it too. It would be silly not too, plus the stuff will be needed regardless of this little one (although some far so promising and everything crossed hunny!) And you obviously will sail through approval. I say shop away

 

[karenh]

Rain: That is a tough position to be in not knowing if you are going to get this little one or another. It is great that your SW has some others lined up just in case. Maybe your child is one of them. That is the hardest part for me right now. There are no profiles to peruse or suggestions from our SW. We have to wait to be chosen instead of getting to choose.

Lolly: Oh my gosh! How exciting! That little girl is almost yours in the laws eyes! (We know she is already eternally yours) That is so nice of SW to get everything ready for you like that!

Aimze: I don’t think it is a bad idea to get things on sale. (I asked for the crib I want for Christmas. It was on sale)  You know that you will adopt right? It may have to sit there a while, and it may be hard to look at but if you are ok with that then why not save a little money?

AFM: I am feeling better about the job situation. My previous boss here is try hard to find me something, as well as a few other people. I don’t know if anything will work out, but for now I am at peace and have my trust in God that things will work out how they should. Sorry everything is about my job, there is NO NEWS on the adoption front.