Seal of Approval Last week, my SW came by the house for the final home study evaluation. First, my sister was interviewed as my "support person." It was a little awkward to sit there while the SW asked her personal questions like whether or not I'd be a good mom (in fact I even asked … Continue reading A Post In Three Parts
It’s All Happening
Lots of updates to share re: life. In the past month I quit my job, traveled to Mexico City, finished the nursery, celebrated my baby shower, and started a new position at another education non-profit organization in downtown Los Angeles (b/c I love a challenge and they are paying me more -- spending for 2 … Continue reading It’s All Happening
And We’re Back…
Apologies for the brief hiatus to my six regular followers! I did a quick turn on a prestigious Thousand Oaks stage and now I'm back to life, back to reality (sorry, not sorry). I did indeed survive my second in-person session with the SW a few weeks ago. I briefly lost my prep for the … Continue reading And We’re Back…
In the Baby Bell Jar
I’ve gone completely insane - let’s begin there. I’m really stressed out with life (to the point of recently crying while watching the anti-romcom “Isn’t It Romantic” on a plane and hiding behind my hair) and I started feeling inadequate and unprepared for this process, so I decided to do what I do best – … Continue reading In the Baby Bell Jar
One Step Closer…
Yesterday I completed my first of three in-person sessions with my assigned social worker (we'll call her SW) from Extraordinary Families. The purpose of this initial meeting was to answer all my questions, of which there were plenty, and fill out MORE paperwork. Here are some highlights: TimelineAfter one year in placement, I am considered … Continue reading One Step Closer…
The Graduate.
I completed my last in-person class on Thursday, so now I'm totally ready to do this thing! Lol. There are SO many policies and rules we have to follow and my anger about "why me" started to bubble up once again. Like, I really can't keep a fucking roll of tape in my kitchen drawer … Continue reading The Graduate.
She’s Spiraling…
I don't know if it had to do with hitting the halfway point in parenting classes or what, but this week I sort of freaked out re: all the shit I have to do prior to my home study evaluation. Let's do one of my favorite things - make a list: Complete application, which includes … Continue reading She’s Spiraling…
Nesting
I spent my Friday night Marie Kondo-ing the shit out my spare bedroom - aka the nursery - which made the adoption process feel all the more real. This purge, as is often the case, also forced me down memory lane. You see, I prepared this room once before for an ex-boyfriend who moved in … Continue reading Nesting
Baby’s First Baby Class
This week I completed my first of 5 three-hour training session at Extraordinary Families. The universal in-person training is called P.R.I.D.E. and stands for Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education, which makes zero sense to me (I'm pretty sure they started with the acronym and made it fit...). My lovely little sister joined me … Continue reading Baby’s First Baby Class
A/S/L
Or rather, a/s/r. Adoptive parents have choices to make in terms of their future child's age, sex, and race. Here are my preferences: Age Ideally, I'd like a child under 18 months for several reasons. First, I'm no child psychologist, but I can only assume that any trauma they faced causing them to be removed … Continue reading A/S/L
All the Single Mommies 