It's been a helluva month. The Terrible Twos™ are raging and were exacerbated by incoming molars and a cold that just won't quit. Tonight's tantrum du jour was regarding my inability to "open" my belly button 😑 I'm feeling very this... https://open.spotify.com/track/75JFxkI2RXiU7L9VXzMkle?si=292d7de674b145dc Nobody said it was easy, no one ever said it would be this … Continue reading What’s In A Name?
Tag: Parenthood
Congratulations?
Last Friday, on LO's second birthday, parental rights were terminated for both birth parents. It's a strange sensation when something you've been manifesting for so long finally comes to fruition. I still don't think I've fully processed this new reality, even a week later. But here are the details to try and ground me... Father … Continue reading Congratulations?
New Year, Who Dis?
Baby turns 2 next week, the same day as his Father's court hearing to reinstate reunification services from the county in the morning and, if that isn't granted, the .26 hearing to terminate parental rights in the afternoon. Grounds for reinstating reunification services include: (1) a change in circumstance for the parent and (2) best … Continue reading New Year, Who Dis?
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A little warning: today's post isn't very funny, if at all. I'm just...not in the mood. We finally had our disposition hearing a few weeks ago. As expected, both Birth Parents received reunification services. This means they each have an individualized case plan to complete in the next six months before we meet again in … Continue reading [Insert Title Here]
Truth Hurts
Well it has just been a rollercoaster of emotions over here, people. First Lizzo loses record, album, and song and now this shit... Last weekend, I attended my first-ever adoptive parent support group at Extraordinary Families. There were four couples in attendance and as each of them shared their experiences my anxiety rose while my … Continue reading Truth Hurts
It’s the Final Countdown
Whelp, I survived the holidays. Honestly, the time between Christmas and New Years was ROUGH. I had way too much time to sit alone with my thoughts. I started having serious doubts about my abilities as a single mom, as well as pre-mourning for my selfish lifestyle wherein I'm able to watch Keeping Up with … Continue reading It’s the Final Countdown
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.
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
Decisions, Decisions
In doing my research* (nerd), I've learned that even as little as 20 years ago there were major limitations for single folks opting to adopt. Fortunately, the times they are a changin' and there are more choices now than ever before for single parent adoption, so let's break it down with a classic pros and … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
All the Single Mommies 