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An update on our journey

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adoptDad · 01/12/2018 13:12

So I haven't really posted much recently as it's been such a busy time with assessments and that.

But the good news is that on Monday we got approved at panel. They also approved our match with the LO! It was a bit of a whirlwind as straight after we took pictures of the panel and then then in to plan introductions, which started on Wednesday.

Our LO is two and a half, so has been really interacting with us. It was heartwarming to hear him call us Dad and Daddy, but we know this is all service stuff and we don't have an attachment built. Our LA has agreed to give us attachment therapy so will hopefully be starting that in the next few weeks.

I wanted to share this as I know how much of a rollercoaster the whole process is, going from being over the moon to being in floods of tears. But it's so worth it. We were told at stage two training about how important the relationship with our SW would be, and it's so true. We can tell her anything, just really be open and honest about how we are feeling and she's the same with us.

Got to dash now, little one is waking up from his nap Smile

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FoolShapedHeart · 01/12/2018 16:57

That's lovely news, so pleased for you all

Lollipop86 · 01/12/2018 18:18

So lovely to hear! I'd be really interested to hear about how the attachment therapy works when you've done it! xxx

adoptDad · 01/12/2018 19:22

Thank you for the replies!! @Lollipop86 I'll let you know when we get started. We took him to soft play yesterday which was just amazing! So many amazing memories already

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topcat2014 · 02/12/2018 07:48

Sounds great. How long did it take from first approval panel to finding your match?

adoptDad · 02/12/2018 12:43

@topcat2014 we were matched just after finishing our stage two training as we first started the assessments. We actually matched twice but the first match fell through. It doesn't happen too often but as the LA we went through was quite small they had a LO in mind for us straight away.

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OurChristmasMiracle · 02/12/2018 20:01

Congratulations

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