Adoption visit

[Jmaw]

Hi everyone I’m so pleased to announce that we have an appointment in July for 2 social workers to visit us. We plan to adopt a little sibling for our 4 1/2 year old. We wish to adopt a toddler as oppose to a baby because there would be too much of a gap to play together.

The guy who spoke to me over the phone was delighted that I have 20 years experience working with children under 5 years. He even said it could be a very quick process for us! We are so pleased 😁 xxx.

Just one more week until our school break up for the holidays and then we go away to Scotland for a week. A well earned rest after such a traumatic year! Then we get our visit. Can’t wait xxxxx

[WeeMrsH]

Brilliant! Something very exciting and positive to look forward to after your holiday 😃

[Jmaw in reply to WeeMrsH]

Thanks WeeMrsH, can’t wait 😊 xxx

[Hidden]

Sounds exciting!

congratulations xxx

[Jmaw in reply to Hidden]

Thanks EB2001, it’s something positive at last! XxxX

[Hidden in reply to Jmaw]

I know that is what I was thinking. You will have a beautiful little toddler!

IVF is so uncertain at least with adoption you are sure to get your little one

Keep us updated.

Xxx

[Jmaw in reply to Hidden]

I certainly will. It will give other potential parents reassurance that there is a happy ending with adoption if everything else fails. I feel like I can relax now knowing I am guaranteed to have another child in just a few months xx💕xx

[Dunla]

Wonderful news for you. Wishing you a lovely summer break and the very best of luck for your appointment x

[Jmaw in reply to Dunla]

Thanks Dunla, I will keep you all posted how I get on! X 😘 X

[Hidden]

Congratulations! That's great news. We have had confirmation today we can start stage one following our home visit and are booked on our three day course in Aug. So excited x

[Jmaw in reply to Hidden]

Aww that’s brilliant!!! So it’s quite soon after the visit then, that’s good. I was told they have shortened the process because they thought the little children were waiting far too long in foster care waiting for their ‘forever family’. Good luck we will have to stay in touch. Let me know how you get on please 😊😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Jmaw]

We had the visit where they asked us a lot of questions and then put a recommendation in to her manager as to whether we could start formally. There was a course in July but couldn't get the time off work so yes it seems to move quite quickly and yes let's keep each other posted x

[Jmaw in reply to Hidden]

👍🏼 good stuff 👍🏼

[katya38]

Great news!! Good luck with the process.😀 we are adopting a little girl matching panel next month. Im in Scotland where the process is a lot longer. Taken us 18 months to get to this stage. Our wee girl is 2.5 years we had wanted a child under 2 but this wee one was perfect for us and younger children are harder to come by x

[Jmaw in reply to katya38]

Thanks katya38, we can’t wait 😊. May I congratulate you also in getting this far and you know which little girl your going to adopt! HOW EXCITING.

The social worker said there has to be at least 2-3 years between siblings so a child between 1 and 2 is appropriate for us.

I have heard that younger children are harder to come by. It’s a shame really because my child care knowledge screams out at me that the earlier a child is placed in a loving ‘forever’ home the better.

Children learn 80% of EVERYTHING they are ever going to learn for the rest of their lives in their first 5 years. It’s absolutely crucial that they are happy and feel loved in order to be confident and secure adults. Thank the heavens for decent foster carers, their role is absolutely invaluable and so so important xxx

Good luck on your exciting journey and please let me know how you get on ❤️

[katya38]

Yes very true. We havent met our foster carers yet but they are seemingly amazing which is half the battle. Thank you and good luck for your journey too xx

[Jmaw in reply to katya38]

👍🏼you too 👍🏼

[Flimzee]

Lovely news! Good luck with it all xxx

[Jmaw in reply to Flimzee]

Thanks Flimzee xxx

[Cinderella5]

Great news that your adoption plans are coming along! Enjoy your holiday in bonnie scotland, hope you get some much needed relaxation and family time!xx

[Jmaw in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks Cinderella5 xxx

[Lynnr54]

Fantastic news. Hope it all goes well and the process is quick for you!

[Jmaw in reply to Lynnr54]

Thanks xxx