Groovychook Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) To cut a very long story short... We are adopting a little baby boy!! He's an utterly gorgeous 6 month old little chap and he's coming to live with us this Saturday ! We've spent the past few months travelling hundreds of miles to visit him every week and getting to know each other. We finally heard about 3 weeks ago that we'd been awarded Guardianship of him until the final Adoption Hearing next April. He's been with his foster carer to visit us here for a couple of visits so it won't be too strange for him but he's obviously going to be a little unsettled for a while. We are busy preparing for his arrival- there's still loads to do but his nursery is almost finished. Parcels are arriving every day and the house is slowly filling up with baby stuff- blimey, they need a lot of stuff don't they? We are so unbelievably excited and happy. We never thought that we'd have the chance to become parents... It just goes to show that you never know what's around the corner. Never give up on your dreams! All advice will be very gratefully received. We are complete baby novices. There might be a few panicky posts over the next few months requiring urgent words of wisdom! So, so happy!!! Edited December 19, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Massive Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Congratulations . No advice really apart from enjoy every moment. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Congratulations! It's lovely to hear some uplifting and joyous news for a change - and what could be better than the arrival of a baby. Bet Saturday can't come soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Groovychook, your joyful news made me cry! Bless you all - wonderful times ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is wonderful news - enjoy..... babies are a blessing, remember this when you're up at 2am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is utterly wonderful news! Many congratulations to you both. Sounds like Joe is a very lucky boy finding you two Yes, remember this joy now when teething/ up all night unexplained crying is happening but it sounds like you will enjoy every little bit of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Such wonderful news, I was adopted by my lovely mum and dad ( no longer with me ) 54 years ago. Always used to upset my brothers and sister by saying..Mummy had to have you but she chose me, used to drive them mad Enjoy every moment as they grow so quickly, cant wait to hear all the news. Sorry now having a little sob. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 What wonderful news You have really made a lovely start to my day. Baby nail clippers were one of my most useful things. I'm sure you will all have an awful lot of fun on saturday and for the rest of your lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wow wonderful news congratulation to both of you. What good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wonderful, wonderful news! All the sleepless nights will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Huge congratulations! Our DS is 6 months old this week, its a lovely age - they are so interested in everything around them! My only tip, get out to all the play groups in your local area - visit several till you find one you like. It's a great way to make new friends and share any issues etc. Even unsociable me has made new friends and really benefitted from others experience. Oh, and I would say don't buy too much, they really don't need a lot, but if you saw my house you would know that that would be the pot calling the kettle black!! Congratulations again! Roll on Saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is such wonderful news, I too had a little tear in my eye . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is such wonderful news. Many congratulations. As for advice? Get as much sleep between now and Saturday as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Congratulations from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lovely news. Many congratulations x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer_chicken Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Congratulations Wonderful news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Go out and celebrate your great news. Without need of babysitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 What wonderful news! My two brothers are both adopted (not me.... No one is quite sure how that happened ) so it's always lovely to hear of happy adoption stories. Congratulations on your gorgeous little boy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is fantastic news Am sooo pleased for you. Might we get a photo Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Thank you everyone for all your lovely words So nice to hear lots of happy adoption stories! I don't know about getting lots of sleep before he comes... just finished a long days decorating and more of the same tomorrow. A builder arrived a week ago to replace a small piece of skirting board and ended up hacking all the plaster off our living room wall We've got stuff everywhere it shouldn't be! Should get it all done in time but it'll be cutting it fine. Assembling the cot bed tomorrow, and making a blind, so at least the nursery will be ready! Off out on Friday night for a final fling to see Wilko Johnson Probably not wise- should be having an early night! I keep pinching myself... it still feels a little unreal! Edited November 12, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is fantastic news Am sooo pleased for you. Might we get a photo Cathy X Thanks Cathy I'll try my best not to bore you all to death with photo's! As soon as I get a chance, I'll post some up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I can guarantee we will not be bored!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 What utterly wonderful fantastic news, so absolutely delighted. lump in throat moment. Oodles of love from everyone in Sparkys housexxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Oooo, no! Lots of photos of chubby little baby feet and starfish hands.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
