Adoption journey

[Rainy123]

Hi ladies. Another busy week for me so I've been reading but not found time to write a post.

Aimze - glad to see you're still stalking. How are things going?

Karen - pleased to hear things are moving along nicely for you. Shame about the maternity but i once had a conversation with my SW about finances etc. in the end we decided that it wil work out in the end because once the child is placed, you HAVE to make it work. You'll find a way, I'm sure.

Lola - hopefully it being dragged out will lead to 6 months and a stronger case for you

I spoke to my social worker yesterday. The child she put my details forward for, went to another single carer. Glad I didn't know any details as I don't feel that I've lost a child. She is currently exploring 3-4 other little boys and hopefully something will come from one of them. She goes away on leave at the start of November so hoping to hear something when she returns. Fingers crossed

 

[Loski83]

Hi all,
Lola hope it all gets sorted out the uncertainty must be awful I really feel for you.
Aimze hope everything going good for you.
Rainy I hope you hear something soon what age range are you looking for?
Lolly hope little pink is ok and that your all settling in well.
Zero hope your all ok and that your back is better.
Hi to dream, Andrea, monkey, and everyone else sorry for not saying your names.
We have been to alton towers on Thursday and Friday which we all really enjoyed and today we met up with little ones foster family. It was lovely to see them all we spent the full day with them and lo has really enjoyed herself, she doesn't remember them but loves the attention. She's all tucked up in bed now and I'm enjoying being home. Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.

 

[dreamofabean]

Eek, our sw is currently in the match meeting with all little mans representatives: his fc, sw and family finder! Well be contacted later about result and then it's *just* the matter of a court decision! That could come tomorrow but most prob Friday! I'll be living on my nerves this week
Hope everyone's ok and had a good weekend x

 

[puppymom32]

Sounds exciting dream hope you find out soon and dont have to wait till Friday.

 

[dreamofabean]

Thanks Hun
Match meeting went well, all participants agreed we can meet his needs and are a suitable match so just court to overcome now!

 

[Lolly1985]

Course you are, the perfect match because you'll be a fabulous mummy to that little boy and love him to the stars and back xxx

 

[Lolly1985]

Loski I'm so glad you had a fab time!! How is everyone? Fingers crossed for you Rainy, isn't it a surreal and nerve wracking feeling thinking they are looking for your child?!

Well we had some more great attempts at walking today, she has cut a top tooth at long last and is now saying 'oh wow!' So funny! She loves her picture books and kisses some of the animal pictures. We are going to brave it and attended our first baby group on Wednesday, she'll love it, it's more my nerves!

Love to all, best go, it's nearly bath time! xxx

 

[dreamofabean]

Thanks lolly I just want to know now, it's been far too long a wait!!
Ooh baby group! How exciting!! I'm sure you will both love it!
Aww clever girl with her talking! How cute is that?! You really do have an oober cute daughter!! X

 

[karenh]

Lola: When will you hit six months? I really hope the Judge agrees with you.

Rainy: Sorry that child went to someone else. Even if you weren’t expecting it to work out it still hurts. I hope your sw finds someone for you soon.

Loski: Sounds like a fabulous day! Also, how nice to see that she has fully bonded with you and not missing fosters.

Dream: That is wonderful! I am sure everything will work out, I have a good feeling about it. This is going to be a great week for you!
AFM: Caseworker if officially writing our home study. He contacted our sw from the state on Friday and has finished the other couples home study. Now, we wait for him to finish ours.

 

[dreamofabean]

Thanks Karen
Ooh how exciting! Hopefully it don't take long til your report is done! X

 

[Lolly1985]

Great news Karen!! Do you get a copy of the report to keep? xxx

 

[aimze]

Hey ladies! Sorry been quiet!

Been super busy with work an my new job! Some fab updates going on!

We had final interview for entry into stage 2...feedback was we should b unoficially accepted!

Then we move onto monthly full day courses

Getting closer! X

 

[karenh]

Great news Karen!! Do you get a copy of the report to keep? xxx

I have no idea if I will ever get to see it or not, I will have to ask next time I talk to him.

 

[karenh]

Hey ladies! Sorry been quiet!

Been super busy with work an my new job! Some fab updates going on!

We had final interview for entry into stage 2...feedback was we should b unoficially accepted!

Then we move onto monthly full day courses

Getting closer! X

That is wonderful! Congratulations!

 

[dreamofabean]

Hi all,
No news here yet, decision will be reached during afternoon court on Friday! I'm a nervous wreck! Lol. So on we wait!!

 

[karenh]

Ugh! So sorry you have to wait until Friday!

 

[puppymom32]

Great news Karen!! Do you get a copy of the report to keep? xxx

I have no idea if I will ever get to see it or not, I will have to ask next time I talk to him.

Karen,
We got to see a copy of ours with all of adoption paperwork after the adoption was finalized. Our Agency just sent us a letter saying we were approved after the Social worker wrote it all up but we didnt actually have the whole report until we got a copy of everything that was submitted in court for our final paperwork. I had a long read of it all when we got back to Ohio and the things the social worker said were so sweet. I also got read the notes from when my hubby was interviewed by himself. I was praying he didnt screw up and say something dumb. Thank God he didnt lol.
Amy

 

[karenh]

I am so gald that you were able to read it. I was worried about what hubby said, but now he is more worried about what I may have said. : )

When we were going through the state we were able to read and review and make changes to our home study before it was sent for approval. With this private agency or caseworker hasn't mentioned us getting to see it at all. I know once we are approved and it is filed with the state I can always get a copy of it from them.

 

[Lolly1985]

Dream I can't imagine how you must be feeling hunny, but tomorrow is nearly here and I just know we will all be celebrating alongsie you. Big hugs xxx

How is everyone today?

We have had a terrible couple of days as little pinks front teeth have been coming through. But yesterday I could see not one but two white tips so hopefully we are now over the worst. This time! Yesterday we went to our first group at the children's centre. I was really nervous and said to DF before I went 'do I look like a mummy?' to which he replied 'of course because you are a mummy'. It still feels surreal. But we had a lovely time and we are going to another one tomorrow. This one is being run by little pinks auntie so we are hoping for favouritism, hahaha!!

So she's asleep, I have tidied, eaten a crumpet, cut the potatoes for dinner tonight, put away the washing, ironed little pinks clothes for tomorrow and got the bag ready for our trip out when she wakes up. Feeling smug right now (it really isn't normally this organised!)

Love to all xxx

 

[karenh]

What a perfect day! You are on top of it! Of cource you look like a mom, you are one and a great one. Have fun at your play group today!

One more day dream! Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I luv ya, tomorrow, you're only a day away!