Adoption journey

[Rainy123]

Amazing Lolly. So so excited for you. Sounds like it was all really positive and must make it all feel so real.

One step closer!

 

[dreamofabean]

Yay lolly! Just wonderful to hear that little pink is just perfect I can't wait for you to start introductions and hear just how super she is from her mummy!!!
I've done our food shop today and then saw my step sister. She is a foster carer and got a call while I was there: a 4 day old little girl is joining her tonight! Typically I'm away for a couple if days from tomorrow so I've told her we must face time tonight so I can see the little one!
Tomorrow I'm off glamping with my bestie for 2 nights we are staying in a teepee and I'm really excited!
Hope everyone's had a good day
I told step sister off a bit today keeping telling me to be in guard about little man incase it falls through. I'm aware of the risk but I just need to trust in our sw and hope for the best, and darn it, I'm going to be excited!! So now she has agreed we will be positive until we know either way! X

 

[karenh]

Lolly you visits sound amazing! I am so glad it went to well. Only one month until matching! It will go so quickly!

Dream good for you for standing your ground. I think this will all work out and you ahve every right to be happy. I am glad she came around.

 

[dreamofabean]

She was doing with my best interests in mind but I don't wanna hear 'but what if..'
I want to hear 'when he comes home...' Lol

 

[Lolly1985]

Dream I can see she was coming from a good place but nope, I agree, we are talking when not if here!! Glaming sounds amazing, have a fantastic time, I hope you have sunshine (and cider!) Oh and awwww for likkle teeny baby!!

Rainy, any news hun? Everything crossed that PAR is winging its way to you now!

Thanks ladies 4 weeks 2 days until panel We have just completed and submitted our bit of the paperwork stipulating why LO is the right match for us and all that we can offer her to ensure she reaches her full potential. Just have to print, sign and scan back in so we can email it all across tomorrow!

 

[dreamofabean]

We are taking lots of wine so even if its rainy we shall be having a laugh! Ha ha! My wellies are waterproof jacket are packed too! Lol

 

[aimze]

Lolly amazing news! Woooo x

 

[Rainy123]

Well I've had a busy day. Didn't want to say anything earlier as lots was still in progress but now I can give you an update.

Long story short -my par is done and has been submitted to the manager. Hopefully she will ok it and we can get a panel date booked for September!

Had to do lots of running around today as SW wanted the last few bits of paperwork - did the health and safety check and the 'what I will accept' list. We then had a discussion about what my 'ideal' would be so she can get searching. I am beside myself with excitement that after such a long wait things are moving so quickly!

 

[dreamofabean]

Ah that's fantastic news rainy!!

 

[karenh]

Rainy that is so exciting! It will be just a short time now!

 

[Lolly1985]

Whoop whoop Rainy, you've waited long enough, it's your time now!! Brilliant news!

 

[Rainy123]

Thanks everyone.
SW seems hopeful that I can have a child placed either before or shortly after Christmas. I am one of those people who always prepares for the worst but I'm secretly hoping for a baby filled Christmas!

Also, discussed the possibility of adopting siblings in the future. Is this something any of you are considering?

 

[dreamofabean]

Yeah definitely, we would 100% want to be contacted if a sibling was on the way

 

[Lolly1985]

Yes, us too! Although hoping for a good gap rather than 3 months in!! Who knows what the future holds?!!

 

[dreamofabean]

Same here lolly a year or 2 gap would be wonderful! Lol

 

[karenh]

We would love to adopt a sibling if that came up as well. I know someone who ended up with three that way.

 

[Rainy123]

That is exactly how I feel. When I saw SW the other she asked and I was a little over excited. Told her to keep her eyes peeled for a birth mum who was likely to get pregnant again

Can't imagine only having one child in the long run but then I'm fully aware that I might change my tune when I actually have a child running me ragged daily.

 

[karenh]

Even if there isn't a sibling we plan to adopt at least once more. We would like between 2 and 4.

 

[aimze]

How's everyone doing?

Good news in our household.....

Call from SW & 5 days from interview an 2 weeks from initial contact we have been accepted to start stage 1!

So 4 hour course sept in 2 weeks an same in oct...

We then go to agency decision an then stage 2 starts! Can't believe it's so quickly! X

 

[dreamofabean]

Ooh fab news Aimze! X