SW is coming round to speak to me/DH separately, what will she ask?!!!

[Jodee]

Just starting the paperwork process, filling in F1 etc, SW has been round a few times to see DH and I together, next week she is seeing us individually - what should I expect to be asked?

She'll probably talk about your family history, how your parents parented you, significant people/influences in your childhood. If you have had serious relationships before your DH she'll probably talk about those as well.

my social worker wanted to know all about my childhood ,family tree,extended family, my relationship with my husband,how I got on with his children(from a previous marriage) I found it a very intrusive but positive experience and very cathartic- I got very emotional about my Dad who had died 7 yrs earlier.
My husband found it equally positive. We swapped stories afterwards and she'd explored similar themes with us both.

She'll also probably ask about things like your support networks- neighbours, friends etc- and how well supported you feel as an individual and as a couple by these. They may well start looking at health stuff too. Don't worry- it shouldn't be scary but it will feel a bit intrusive. Good luck!

I'm an adopter on here too. We started with childhood and how I found it and went through life history from there including any significant relationships.
Try to be as open as you can and I had a few things I was worried about so I got them out of the way first

as the others said but also agree on both your views on discipline .

please remeber it is not therapy. Its a job interview for the job of being adoptive parents

if the process raises issues for you individually or as a couple, i would encourage you to go and get counseling / therapy elsewhere. Do this NOW so you have plenty time to work things through. One thing you can be sure is that having a child placed with you will push buttons you never knew you had

Hey Jodee! I haven't seen you in ages. How are you? I've been thinking about you and your family and how things are going with the adoption process. Wishing you all the very best. Hope to see you really soon. Love ' Hugs. Sparkler xx

Thanks everyone, it wasn't so bad, mainly about siblings, parents, where I had worked, etc. The only issue with delving into the past is having to ask Mum about details of her separation and divorce, which has stirred up lots of painful memories for her, unfortunately. It's made me more curious actually.
Hey Sparkler!!!!! Long time no see! Hope you and DH and the girls are doing well. xxxx

glad it went ok