Adoption journey

[dreamofabean]

Ooh how exciting! I love those albums! we've seen then used within our family with foster children moving to adoption and they really work at getting the LO to recognise your voices

 

[Lolly1985]

That's great to know Dream, I have heard nothing but good things! There was a mock up one on our prep course which was good to have a look at to get some ideas. Oooooh, what shall I buy next?!!

 

[Loski83]

Lolly I got that and lo still listens to it, except now she says that's my mammy etc its so cute and she kisses the photos. Take it to matching panel with you we did and it was a definite ice breaker.

 

[Loski83]

7 sleeps till our celebration hearing, zero whats the dress code don't want to go to overdressed or to casual lol.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Delivered our notarized copy back to the lawyer today ...felt wonderful and she was there to talk to me and she sounded like she was going to get it processed as soon as possible Made me feel awesome and she thanked us for getting it notarized and sent back so quickly I cannot wait for our court date...I have no idea what to expect but as soon as I know I will definitely update

Sounds like all of our dreams are ALL finally coming true AMAZING and sincerely God send babies/children for us all....I am so happy

 

[zero7]

Loski- we dressed up for the celebration day. The men wore suits and the girlies wore dresses and heels. Pickle had a gorgeous posh frock from Next.

I asked the social worker prior to the day and she said most people dress up in suits etc.

We took lots of photos alongside the judge and definately didn't feel over dressed as he was wearing his full attire - wig and dress etc!!!

XXX

 

[zero7]

Lolly and dream- not sure if I have mentioned this before, but we got an Eric Carle soft photo cube/rattle. You can put six photos in, one for each side and it has a jingly rattle inside. Panel loved it, SW's loved it and pickle loved it too. Also, HV's that have been to us for reviews have made a note of it as they thought it was lovely!

There are other soft photo cubes available too- Taggies do one I think. Or, if you are handy with a needle, you could probably knock one up yourselves!!!

XXX

Google - soft photo cubes.

 

[dreamofabean]

Ooh I'll have a look zero! Thank you x

 

[Lolly1985]

Me too! Thanks Zero.... will be looking to buy, needle and thread mixed with a Lolly doesn't bode well....

 

[AndreaFlorida]

We get to get our picture with the judge as well! That's cool! I cannot wait as soon as I know the court date I'll post it I cannot wait! I want this done and over with....so anxious! We have to wear our "dress clothes" as well here when we go. My mom still has the picture of her and my daddy when they adopted me with the judge Its really cool! I will have to get her to find it so I can get a copy to share

 

[Lolly1985]

Ahhh, would love to see a piccie if you can find one Andrea! It all sounds to be going great your end, not long until your babies get to have their picture taken just like mummy. Reckon you should hand them all up side by side on the wall

 

[AndreaFlorida]

The 3 smaller ones are visiting my mom today and spending the night... so I'll have to ask her if she can find the piccy and bring it tomorrow to me after they get out of church I haven't ever seen it but she told me about it the other day I was like I WANT TO SEE IT lol so I cannot wait to see what it looks like....Will update it when I get ahold of it Glad to see everyone doing so well I think me, DH, and oldest DS are about to go have lunch together and then go see a movie without all the little ones around its kind of NICE...but I do miss them of course bunches....but I will see them in the morning Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

 

[dreamofabean]

Hi all! Hope everyone is well
Andrea I hope you had a nice relaxing evening and the kids enjoyed their time with their grandparents!
We had an email off our Sw today, we have panel at 11.35 next Tuesday. Have arranged with work leaving during the day and just returning once were done! Would have liked the day off but can't take any time during term time unless its unpaid leave!

 

[Lolly1985]

Wow dream, it's so soon now!! Really excited for you. Not long until you get your big fat yes!!!! Shame you have to go back in, hope you can have a nice meal in the evening though as I know you'll be celebrating!!

Just spent a small fortune on early learning centre site on generic toys, bricks, garage, shape sorters etc as they have a 20% off sale. It's free next day delivery so come tomorrow night I'll be in heaven!!! Haha!

Love to you all xxx

 

[Loski83]

Dream I bet your so excited now to get panel done with, don't worry about going back to work you can either celebrate on the night or the weekend.
Lolly how's it feel to be buying presents for your future son or daughter?

 

[LolaM]

we are off to buy a food processor for 80% off and run some other errands but first i have to feed lovey! Hes happy today--oye he has mood swings! and hes drooling like a drunk! We have a visit from our SW to check on us and see if we need anything. He is rolling over and learning to self soothe! Its a good day

 

[dreamofabean]

Lolly how exciting getting lots of toys!! it's all getting real now isn't it?!
Loski yes it's getting close tbh we haven't had much time to get excited about it or worry as my nan is very poorly so most of my spare time is spent with her. It'll be here before we know it though!
We have said we will hopefully go out for dinner after work on the Tuesday and celebrate if its a yes! X

 

[Lolly1985]

No if about it dream!! Really sorry to hear your nan is so ill. What an emotional time, so sad but I'm sure she will be delighted to share your joy on Tuesday. I hope you are hanging in there ok. Hugs to you xxxxx

Buying toys is surreal Loski, but so exciting!! Can't wait for them to arrive. Also got two puzzles in Tesco earlier! How is your little lady doing

Lola, he sounds like he is doing just fab, little star

Love to you all xxxxx

 

[LolaM]

No if about it dream!! Really sorry to hear your nan is so ill. What an emotional time, so sad but I'm sure she will be delighted to share your joy on Tuesday. I hope you are hanging in there ok. Hugs to you xxxxx

Buying toys is surreal Loski, but so exciting!! Can't wait for them to arrive. Also got two puzzles in Tesco earlier! How is your little lady doing

Lola, he sounds like he is doing just fab, little star

Love to you all xxxxx

omg he is so freakin stubborn about going to bed at night! Certainly has a healthy set of lungs!

 

[AndreaFlorida]

dream sorry to hear about your Nan

Well we still haven't received the court date yet...and my mom has YET to bring me my picture :\ still waiting on it.....but we got told about the 28th or 29th for court date soooo thats just a little over 2 weeks away!!!!! IM IN SHOCK!!!!!!!!! Praying everything goes well in front of the judge can we say NERVOUS WRECK!?!?!?!?!