Adoption journey

[Lolly1985]

Karen, so glad to hear your inspection went well Shame about the other couple (how dare they ) but glad to hear you have done your part. Now you wait and I hope not for too long!

Yaaaaay, we have met our daughter!! She is teeny tiny and the most beautiful little thing I have ever seen. Everyone thinks she recognised us as she smiled up at us through big eyelashes straight away She took a little while to approach us, we just sat on the floor and played and she crawled over and leant on my leg! ;D She then looked up at me and grinned before going back to the safety of her FC I got cuddles later and she liked me singing twinkle twinkle. Daddy played peek-a-boo and she has an infection giggle and gummy grin! Later we blew bubbles and she caught them (and tried to eat them!!) She is so perfect (and I am so tired!!) ;D Wow, I am a Mummy

 

[karenh]

Lolly what a wonderful day! She sounds so precious. I am sure she recognises and knows you. Yay! So excited for you!

 

[puppymom32]

That sounds like a wonderful 1st meet Lolly so glad you got to spend time with your daughter!!!

 

[karenh]

When did you guys start getting your nursery ready? When you decided to adopt? When you were approved? When you were matched?

 

[zero7]

Oh lolly - what a perfect day! Brought tears to my eyes she sounds adorable Bet you cant wait to see your baby girl again tomorrow! How long is your introduction period?


Karen- we started on our baby's room properly as soon as we were approved to adopt. Once we were approved, there was no stopping us!!!!!!!


Xxxxx

 

[Rainy123]

Amazing read, lolly. Sounds like it all went really well.

Karen - I have started getting some bits for the nursery already so before I'm approved. Couldn't resist the sales and as I'm a teacher, it gave me a project for my summer holiday. It was mostly furniture as I don't know whether to get stuff for boy or a girl but I have got some bits. Also, needed to take photos for my family book and wanted it to look at least a little homely.

 

[karenh]

Thanks guys! That is what I am trying to decided. We are getting close to approves. One of the nursery sets I like is being dicontinued. Do I buy it now even though we aren't approved, or do I wait until it is official and maybe I will like something else?

ps. you can see some of them on my new blog post. : )

 

[Rainy123]

Karen, I would do it! It took me a long time to build up the courage to buy things but I was fed up with waiting. I decided the worst case scenario is that I return and while that wouldn't be much fun I can't put it off forever and constantly worry that something will go wrong.

 

[Loski83]

Karen I bought bits of stuff, then after approval to adopt we got loads of stuff. We bought more personalised objects when we where matched with our little girly.
Lolly congratulations on being a mammy sounds like you's all had a great day. I hope tomorrow is just as good for you.

 

[Lolly1985]

Thanks girls! Zero our intro period is a week, so all being well she will have spent her first day at home this time next week!

Karen like the others we bought a few bits on offer before approval, quite a few generic toys etc after panel and then lots of specific bits after being linked to our gorgeous girlie. I would say go for it!! xxx

 

[karenh]

Thanks guys!

 

[dreamofabean]

Lolly she sounds just wonderful! I am so happy for you!
Karen we were dreadful and bought all furniture before we were approved and painted the room a neutral colour! Lol! We had to do our family book for approval panel though so needed bedding etc to make it look nice! that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it

 

[aimze]

Dream we've done the same, the room is newly decorated neutral ready

I got the job I interviewd for! I'm so chuffed! Same company but big promotion, bit worried about the whole telling manager thing but think ill give it a few months for that!!!

X

 

[Lolly1985]

Aimze!! Go you, what brilliant news

Love to everyone So here is my update for the day...

Had a fabulous day today Our little girl has the most heart warming smile and when she is really happy you see her dimples! The FCs have been great too and have left us on out own a lot with her today so we have had quality 1:1 time with our daughter When we arrived she smiled at us and was happy for us to sit alongside and join her play. she sat on Mummy's lap for a long time and enjoyed listening to nursery rhymes. She had giggles with Daddy when he blew raspberries on her tummy and when he put her down later she pulled up on his legs to stand! She has been giving lots and lots of prolonged eye contact, trying to sus us out. She kept touching my face to explore and put her hands in my mouth and tried to grab my tongue!! She remembered bubbles and gasped when I blew them! She is so dinky she had to sit on a cushion in the highchair, but cheeky monkey knew she was centre stage and didn't eat much lunch. We got cuddles goodbye but when I asked for a kiss she shook her head and said 'no no no'!! I gave her lots anyway!!

Tomorrow we arrive at 7am and will be giving her her breakfast and bottle. Then it's getting little pink ready before a trip to the supermarket with FC so Mummy and Daddy can stock up on her favourite foods. SW called after we left and is happy with our feedback, she said she was proud of us and hung up saying 'bye Mummy', I'll never tire of hearing it

 

[dreamofabean]

just wonderful lolly! I don't think ill ever tire of hearing your updates!!
It sounds like little pink is doing really well, as are her mummy and daddy! Yay to a trip out with her! The first of many
So chuffed for you!!

Aimze, well done you!!! Yup I agree, leave it a while until you tell your manager x

 

[dreamofabean]

So our little man is 7 months old today tomorrow marks a month until his court date too time is slowly but surely passing!! X

 

[Nicki123]

Lolly your story is making me cry happy tears. I had another mc recently and feel like I am getting closer to the adoption route. I was just telling my DH about your meeting with your daughter. We are not there yet but I feel like its just a matter of time.

Following this thread has really helped me understand what might be involved in the process, thanks everyone, I wish you all the best x

 

[Lolly1985]

Nicki I am really sorry for your loss lovely, it must be so devastating. I'm glad you are reading and that it may help you if it's a path you choose to take. Take your time hun and you'll know which path to take. Take care sweetie and thank you for your ongoing support

Dream, happy 7 months to little man, and fingers crossed that next month you'll be in full swing planning linking meetings and buying for your boy xxx

 

[LolaM]

Life is busy here too, baby boy does something new everyday, i swear. Hes babbling away but not really saying any words yet. He is pulling himself up and moving from furniture to furniture and he does the one-hand hold on the couch when hes standing now. He is also awake more now. He had a sibling visit the other day and when he got home he was so happy to be here, he pulled himself up on the couch and rubbed his face all over the couch and throw that was on the cushion. My poor baby!

 

[zero7]

Nicki- I too am so sorry to hear about your loss. Xxxx