We're Expecting!

Don't get too excited, the plan hasn't changed!

Yesterday, while I was in another office for work, one of my supervisors asked me if it was "public knowledge that I was an expecting mother?" I quickly corrected her, reminding her that I was just fostering and adopting, not having a baby. And her response? "Don't be silly, of course you are expecting! Are you not expecting to have a baby in your house soon?" And the answer, of course, is yes.

I am so lucky to have supportive people all over in my life, who are helping us get through this process. This particular woman has been a mentor and a guide through the infertility questions, and now is a huge supporter and a great role model for successful adoption. She has already given me some great ideas about getting through the process, building attachment and bonding with my child, and I know there's so much more to come! I'm so glad to have her on my team! :)

PS-MAPP 2 class was last week. In this class, we discussed the importance of communication and of having a relationship with the birth parents. I'm sure this is something that is much easier said than done, as every situation is different, and every parent is different, but the idea seems pretty logical.

We also spent a good amount of time discussing the types of children we will see come through foster care- different disabilities, different life experiences (sexual abuse, drug exposure, etc.) This topic seemed to be the most useful. Dan and I really started to get a handle on what we could accept and what we would have to decline, and if we accepted certain cases, what we could expect to come along with those.

Our first home study is scheduled for September 18th! We, of course, are still working on all of the associated paperwork. The cats go to the vet for vaccines on Friday, this weekend I must clean out my closets and organize my file drawers, because I seem to have misplaced my marriage license (which they also need a copy of). And there is the small matter of a crib and chair that need to be moved out of the living room and into the (non-existent) nursery...so much to do, so little time!