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davidandheather
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Chosen! Now What?!
davidandheather
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in Adoption
After having to take a year off to take care of my mother, we are back in the adoption journey. We found out this week that a judge has chosen us as the foster-to-adopt parents for a precious sibling group. She is 3, and he is 2. We meet them tomorrow! We will begin about 4 weeks of visits and likely move them in with us around Thanksgiving. We'll get a better idea of the schedule tomorrow. They have been with a foster family for a little over a year. Any advice for tomorrow's first meeting and this visitation process, and preparation process? So excited and emotional already! I am not feeling well and this is the ideal weekend to rest, but I can't be still. I am a nesting fool. There is so much to do. DH is pretty relaxed. He is just looking at toys online and watching football. I am reading everything I can, organizing closets, designing bedrooms, more. This is our first placement. My mom is better, but will probably always live with us.
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Re: Chosen! Now What?!
Mother of two wonderful boys! Blessed through adoption.
5 Angels
If they have been with the same foster family for a long period of time, I'd try and find a way that you can connect with them. They can often give a better insight into the children's likes, dislikes, bio family connections etc..
I'm so happy for you guys. What a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Have fun, take lots of pictures, and take time to journal what is going on, how you feel, etc.