Feeling nervous about meeting foster carer tomorrow

[dimples76]

I'm meeting the Fc of the LO I am linked to tomorrow and feeling very anxious.

Although this match has been on the cards since July tomorrow will be the first time I see a photo of him - I've read so much about him and of course have a picture in my mind's eye. I'm just really hoping that Fc and I get on well. I have written loads of questions and don't want her to feel interrogated!

I think this is one of those times that I feel most single and wish I had someone to share the moment with (and someone to hold my hand!)

Got a manic day at work before the meeting so at least I will be kept busy.

Congratulations. We are a nice bunch generally and meeting new parents is one of the highlights of fostering. I used to worry I gave too much information! ! You will be sharing the moment with the foster carer, it is important for you all, moving forwards.
good luck with your new life x

I'm sure you'll get on with the foster carer - you have something really important in common which is that you both want the best for your new son or daughter! Don't be shy about asking as many questions as you want. I've moved two foster children onto adoption and I loved meeting the new parents and talking about the child.
Good luck!

Thank you both so much. I am excited too but I guess I'm mostly worried in case my nervousness means I don't make a good first impression.

Dimples just smile, show those dimples and maybe let her talk a bit first before you launch into too many questions. I had about 100! But in the end she talked a lot and painted such a wonderful picture of Cassius (our son, not his real name!) that I felt like we had met him already.

Enjoy.

Hope it goes ok today - I remember being so desperate for FC to like us! (They did, it was all good )

Bless you. I think you are likely to find its a lovely experience. You will be meeting the first person who really, really knows your child inside out (from four months for one of ours, and from birth for the other). Do ask all the questions you want to - but also let them talk and build up a picture of the child for you. I have lovely, hilarious toddler anecdotes from the first meetings with both of our kids FCs.

Make sure you ask about food,sleep , routines, etc - but I'm sure you will!

Thank you all and yes it was lovely. They are such lovely people and really love him. They showed me a video of him and he's just gorgeous. Really giggly and 'chatting' away (he can't talk yet). Also finally got dates for meeting the medical advisor - for the first time it feels like this is really happening. Feeling v happy but also rather sleepy. Guess I'd better make the most of being able to have a lie in tomorrow.