Oh well.............it had to happen......just sooner than we expected.
Lo's gran has applied for a ro and is in court today-we are expecting it to be approved as she doesn't have to jump through hoops because she is related.They don't seem bothered about the smoking-full time employment-health needs etc etc that apparently is only if you are fostering or adopting.
Lo has been with us since she was 7 days old and is now a healthier more robust 2 monther that weighs almost 8 and a half pounds-after going down to 5 pounds 2 unces.
DH and I have completely fallen in love with her-as you would-and even though we always knew that the time we had with her would be limited this is a bit of a shock for reasons too complex to go into.
I really need some advice on the handover though.Does Lo's social worker attend-will her gran be with them or will she collect her later from a department building?.
I am dreading this-especially as we had her first smile a week ago and her pleasure upon seeing me when she wakes is the most joy that I have felt in a long time......
sigh......I feel a bit rubbish now so I shall go and pack her things.
Any personal experience and/or advice would be much appreciated-thank you.
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Minnerva · 28/06/2010 09:54
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