Hi All!
I just got a call from a caseworker from our agency and they have an appointment open THIS Saturday for our home study. My home needs a serious cleaning and I feel like I didn't do any of the little things around the house that I wanted to do!! I am freaking out. Hope I get things done in the next 2 days! I'm very excited! Thanks for listening!
After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption! We are so excited to see what the future holds.
Re: Home Study.....freaking out!!
Don't freak out! They don't care if you dust. They just want to make sure you have a nice safe home and you're not harboring any fugitives in the basement.
I don?t think my caseworker even looked at every room. It probably depends a lot on who?s doing the inspection but I?m sure you?ll be fine. Congrats on your next big step!
TTC #2, Operative hysteroscopy March 2011; IVF #1 long lupron protocol April 2011-cancelled due to poor response; IVF #2 flare protocol May 2011=hospitalization due to abdominal hemorrhage during ER and no fert due to MFI issues. Moving onto international adoption from Moldova January 2013!
We cleaned like we've never cleaned before. It didn't matter at all. Our SW was *not* interested in how clean we were. Instead, it was lots of good conversation and snacks. I'd lie if I didn't say I baked brownies on purpose that morning so the house smelled like baking.
oh this post is fabulous. You all put my mind at ease and I wasn't even the one asking lol because ours isn't scheduled yet and I was freaking a little bit. I love hearing all your stories. I didn't think of baking brownies before hand. Hmmm I was going to throw a stray load of laundry in so the house smelled like Gain instead. Okay not really but it sounds like a good idea lol
Best of luck on your home visit. I'm sure it will be just fine.
After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption! We are so excited to see what the future holds.
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I just did my normal cleaning before our home study. Our SW just looked for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and made sure our hot tub (which is in an enclosed pagoda) was secure. I doubt she was there for even 20 minutes.
It is nothing to get worked up over or clean like a maniac. As long as there are no immediate dangers you will be fine.
Did you get a copy of the inspection so you know how to prepare? We did and it helped to make sure everything is taken care of before hand.