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I have spoken to someone at work today who adopted a little girl about 2 years ago after having 1 go at IVF. She found the treatment so traumatic that after one attempt they went straight to adoption.
She told me about her course and the visits the social workers had to make to their home on numerous occasions. She also had to do a story book, a bit like her and her dh's history and details of their life. Anyway she told me that it took her 18 months all told. However the longest thing was waiting to get placed. As soon as they matched her and her dh with Amelia, it as only 1 more week before she moved in with them. They had had a number of pre-meetings with her and her foster carer before the match was finalised. I can't believe how quick it all was.
I am chasing up the social services team tomorrow to double check we are booked in for January. I am so looking forward to next Christmas (I have everything crossed things will be in place by then).
Deb - sorry to hear your result, but it would be great if you could join me. Justine - that book hasn't arrived yet but I have been promised it for this week.
Love
Karen x
I have spoken to someone at work today who adopted a little girl about 2 years ago after having 1 go at IVF. She found the treatment so traumatic that after one attempt they went straight to adoption.
She told me about her course and the visits the social workers had to make to their home on numerous occasions. She also had to do a story book, a bit like her and her dh's history and details of their life. Anyway she told me that it took her 18 months all told. However the longest thing was waiting to get placed. As soon as they matched her and her dh with Amelia, it as only 1 more week before she moved in with them. They had had a number of pre-meetings with her and her foster carer before the match was finalised. I can't believe how quick it all was.
I am chasing up the social services team tomorrow to double check we are booked in for January. I am so looking forward to next Christmas (I have everything crossed things will be in place by then).
Deb - sorry to hear your result, but it would be great if you could join me. Justine - that book hasn't arrived yet but I have been promised it for this week.
Love
Karen x