Adoption journey

[PDubs10612]

Thanks for the suggestions I have most of the standard stuff covered, but there is a lot of little details that you don't think of as "important" but growing up they may want to know Our little guy is almost 4 so quite a bit of firsts have happened while in care so I feel we won't get too many answers in that regards, but am working on my list

 

[Aimee4311]

Congratulations, PDubs! My husband is adopted, and would like to know the situation surrounding his being placed for adoption. His BM was 16, so he assumes that's why she decided to give him up. I guess he'd like not to have to assume, he'd like a definite answer, if that makes sense.

I don't know if that's info you'll get anyways, but it's not something he was ever told

 

[Rainy123]

How is everyone doing?

All systems go here. Got my official letter for panel and have now finished decorating to bedroom, making a DVD and nearly done the intros books! Things are speeding along!

 

[Lolly1985]

Great news Rainy! Do you finish at end of term or sooner? Bet you're counting the sleeps!

Things are busy here. Little pink is unsettled, all the back and forth and mummy being at home one minute and at the hospital the next is upsetting her and we have the clingy tearful behaviour. We are also getting a lot of defiance, 'no no no' is her favourite phrase, she's taken to trying to run away too I feel so terrible but I don't know what else I can do? Also I do believe despite everything some of this is down to her age. I know they say terrible twos but she's very switched on so I think we're hitting it early. Baby boy is doing well, hoping he'll be home in a week or so! Then the fun starts...

Love to you all xxx

 

[Rainy123]

Great to hear from you lolly. It must be tough splitting time between hospital and home. Glad things are going well and hopefully little man will be home soon and things may start to get easier (but a little more manic!).

It looks like I will finish the school year as my big boyby is school age and one of his biggest worries is moving schools so it seemed sensible to end the year there. Not sure when intros will start after that but I will use any days in between to sleep a LOT (I am a big sleeper!). Think I will get even more excited once pesky panel is over and done with.

 

[Lolly1985]

You're so nearly there now rainy! It seems a very sensible plan to me. Will he start his new school (I assume the one you teach at?) in September or are you keeping him home a little longer? I guess a lot of it is watch and wait as you don't know how he'll settle and if he'll be ready until he has been home a little while. I bet you and your family are just so excited!

And thanks for the well wishes

 

[karenh]

Rainy you are getting so close! How exciting! When is the school year over? Everyone is already done here.

Lolly, it has got to be tough on the whole family with your little boy in the hospital and having to split your time. Hang in there. Hopefully it will get better. How much longer are they thinking he will be in there?


AFM: I just can't seem to catch a break. I am looking for a new job again. I haven't lost this one yet, but I might by the end of the week. Life is just crazy stressful right now.

 

[Lolly1985]

Really sorry Karen, why is life so tough on good people Thinking of you xxx

 

[karenh]

I had a really bad out of the blue meeting with my manager Friday that made it sound like they weren't going to convert me and I was going to loose my job. Thankfully we had another meeting yesterday and it seemed like Friday was a fluke. Conversion date set for the 11th! I'm so excited. Also, we have an appointment Tuesday with another adoption agency and I am looking into 2 lawyers. I hope this leads to our baby.

 

[Lolly1985]

Oh wow, much more positive!! How exciting Karen! I have some good news too, looks like baby blue is coming home on Saturday!

 

[dreamofabean]

Eek such amazing news in here at the moment!! Whoop!!
Sorry I'm been AWOL, just been cherishing my time with little man as I'm back to work soon luckily only for 6 days and then I have The summer holidays with him again!
Littlie is just fab! He's standing independently now and is pulling himself up to stand without help! He'll sit, lean forward and up he goes! Proud mommy! He has his initial physio assessment on Monday to see whether there is an issue with his ankles that's delaying him walking. We shall see! Tuesday is the adoption hearing! Eek!! Just want it done now!
We had a long weekend away again and had such a lovely time! Our boy was fab and just loved the beach! He was throwing the sand around laughing and would just crawl into the sea so we had to have our wits about us! He loved slashing in the waves lovely memories made!!
Hope everyone else is doing great!
Lolly I'm beyond excited for you to have your boy home!! X

 

[karenh]

How wonderful that your little boys are going so well!

 

[dreamofabean]

Thanks Karen
Had little man's physio assessment today. He is very hypermobile so we've been given a few tips that we can follow. He doesn't need any physio but will need insoles in his shoes once he is walking properly. All good though! Nothing serious so we're happy!

 

[karenh]

Yay! I'm so glad it went to well!

 

[Lolly1985]

Your little man is amazing Dream, I know that nothing is going to stop him! What a little soldier xxx

 

[dreamofabean]

He is lolly just like your little man! Xx

 

[Loski83]

Dream pleased your little man is ok. Karen I'm really happy your job is safe and hope your not waiting long to hear from a birth mother. Hi everyone else how's everyone getting on?
Everything's going great here just bought my big girls nursery uniform she won't start till November though. She's watched frozen so all she talks about is princesses, castles and magic and sings let it go all day long. I'm looking forward to the schools breaking up so we can have day trips out with my step sons and a break from routine.

 

[aimze]

Hey ladies!

Such fab stuff to read

Lolly Yay to bringing baby boy home how long does your maternity last?

Rainy you're soooo close! Ahhh so excited for you!

Loski I bet your gorgeous one looks so cute in nursery uniform!

Dream hearing today? Update us ASAP!!

All is well with us! LO settling fab & no news on sibling, just want to know if it's 100% happening or when an what my work will offer!

X

 

[dreamofabean]

Hi all,
Loving the updates
Well we are officially and legally a family! Our boy is ours forever and we share a name couldn't be happier!! Xx

 

[Rainy123]

Well tomorrow is the day for me. Feel sick, so worried and nervous and excited and terrified and all emotions in one big ball.

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome and easy questions!