Adoption journey

[Lolly1985]

Oh my goodness... it's tomorrow!!! I think I am running on nervous energy and now after a mammoth cleaning session I am pooped ) So cupboards cleaned and sorted (with the addition of Minnie mouse bowls and fairy spoons! ) Whole house scrubbed, washing all done, finishing touches made to little pinks room, stair gates up, child locks on, house kitted out with safety bits and bobs, little pinks picture in the heart shapes slate frame we have had empty and waiting since January. We are ready! Just waiting for DF to get home from work now, he is finishing early at 4 o'clock

How is everyone doing?

 

[karenh]

Oh my gosh Lolly, so exciting! I am jumping out of my seat! So how does it work? You meet little one tomorrow. Do you have to travel? When do you get to bring her home?


Our home inspection is today. We spent a lot of yesterday cleaning. Two is my sisters came over and helped. That was so nice. I am extremely nervous about today. I will let you know how it goes. It is still early here. 8:15 am. Our appointment isn't until 3:30 pm. I hope you all have a great day!

 

[Lolly1985]

Oh no Karen... too long to wait I'm sure it'll all go perfectly though, and so nice of your sisters to help out. Nothing beats family

Tomorrow we meet her at 1pm and spend an hour with her before attending a meeting (i'm not sure what for ) and then going back to spend another hour with her. Saturday we are with her 10-2, Sunday 7-2, Monday 2-8, Tuesday 7-10n then we have a review meeting, then she comes to our house for the afternoon Wednesday and Thursday she is at ours all day but home for bed. Friday we will pick her up at 9am and bring her home forever The timings mean we will observe each part of her daily routine before she comes to us.

SW just called to check we are all ok and good to go for tomorrow! She said she will see us at the meeting at 2.30 and will want to see lots of pictures!!

 

[Aimee4311]

Oh my gosh, Lolly!! That's so exciting!!! When I joined this thread you were still around the beginning of the process, and now you're getting your little girl!! How amazing! Congratulations!

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Lolly!!!!!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zero7]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lolly - I am so excited for you

 

[puppymom32]

That is so awesome cant wait to hear how it all goes tomorrow!!!!

 

[karenh]

Lolly how perfect! Starting tomorrow you will get to see her every day and she will just love you! one week and she is home to stay. How exciting!

 

[Nicki123]

I am so excited for you Lolly!

 

[Lolly1985]

Awwwwww thank you everyone!!! Lovely so many of you have popped in with good luck wishes. Showed DF and he is touched You are all super stars!! xxx

 

[dreamofabean]

Lolly I am soooo excited for you!!! I cannot wait to hear how you get on tomorrow!!!!
Eek!!!

 

[Lolly1985]

Thanks hunny!!! Waaaaaaah!!! Hahaha xxx

 

[dreamofabean]

eek!

 

[Rainy123]

So excited for you lolly. Have an amazing day!

 

[Loski83]

Lolly tomorrow is going to be amazing for you and df, I'm so excited for you and hope all 3 of you have an absolutely fantastic day. Look forward to hearing how it goes if you aren't too exhausted

 

[ttcmoon]

I am so happy for you Lolly!All the best

 

[aimze]

Have fun lolly!!!! Yay!! X

 

[Lolly1985]

Oh my goodness, we are 15 minutes away from foster carers now, sick to my stomach!! Ahhhh!!

 

[dreamofabean]

Eek!!!! I can't wait to hear how you get on!!

 

[karenh]

Lolly I hope your are having a blast right now! I can't wait to hear how your day went!

Our inspetion went well. We had to run out and buy two carbon monixide detectors, but that was the only thing. CW was talking and it seemed as though he was talking like when we are approvied not if we are approved! I am still nervouse about it and not sure, but trying to have more confidance and I hope our personal interviews go well next week. CW said there is another couple ahead of us that he has to write the homestudy for so he will write ours after he is done with theirs. Boo. I don't want to wait. He did say the ball is in his court and there isn't really anything for us to do.

Yesterday I was at Babies R Us picking out a baby shower gift for a dear friend and I allowed myself to look at cribs and nursery furniture. It was fun, but also a little overwhelming. When did you guys start getting the nursery ready? We haven't yet, but I am thinking about it. It still feels like forever away until we will have our little one so it seems as though it might be too early to start, but I also don't have any patience.