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Post by waiting on Oct 12, 2009 17:25:49 GMT 10
I spoke to my social worker today who told me that for local adoption, there were 35 couples as of August. So that means maybe 36 with us too? Waiting..... Oh, she also said that I could check in with her via email every 3 months or so and just see what was happening... Waiting.
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Post by simone on Oct 12, 2009 19:23:46 GMT 10
That doesn't seem too bad does it?I would have thought there may have been more than that.Nothing else to report my end as I said we don't begin our education until early 2010 so we have a long long wait ahead of us.Oh well they do say good things come to those who wait. Talk again soon Sx
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Post by waiting on Oct 12, 2009 20:50:51 GMT 10
It is good to see that you are still around. How are you? I had a long chat with my SW and she wants another photo. One was taken in 2007 and she complained my DH was not smiling enough and the other one, I had my sunnies on and she doesn't like that one either! Would it be an issue to send two photos instead of one together, or would that seem silly or weird. We usually take photos of each other and on the other side of that coin, DH doesn't like to be photographs. All of the photos together are outside and I have transition lenses!! Any suggestions on how to photograph my double chin Waiting
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Post by simone on Oct 12, 2009 21:06:43 GMT 10
I actually didn't realize that they get photo's of us.I can't see what is wrong with sending two photos.A suggestion for your so called double chin lie down on your stomach with your hands clasped under your chin perfect.What about one of your wedding photo's can't you use one of them.How do you feel after your long chat ,a little more hopeful.Talk soon Sx
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Post by waiting on Oct 12, 2009 21:44:22 GMT 10
We got married at least 6 years ago, so I don't think they would like that either. OUr chat was good. Did it make me more positive? I am not sure, but it made me feel like we had a 50% chance in some sort of way. Have a good sleep. Waiting..
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Post by flossyinoz on Oct 13, 2009 11:29:03 GMT 10
Hi girls, Well 35 is not too bad, but still about 10 more than when we started, so the "competition" is definitely increasing! Our social worker also wanted new photos and I have the same problem you have with the transition lenses but she did not complain about it, but in my case they were not totally dark on the day, just tinted. and no, don't send two separate photos, they want a couple photo, makes a lot better impression on birth mums to see you both arm in arm smiling, it is all about setting yourselves in the best light. Our first social worker wanted professional photos, the second one now wants casual ones. I tend to agree with the second one, I would do "professionally" made casual ones. Remember this is what the birthmum sees and she may chose by her gut feeling. Cheers
Flossyinoz
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Post by waiting on Oct 13, 2009 16:27:33 GMT 10
I am so confused in what they really want. My husband hates to be photographed, so it is going to be interesting to see how that is going to happen. By professionally casual, you mean going to a photographer? Wouldn't that be a little overboard?
So many hoops! W
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Post by lilchookie on Oct 14, 2009 11:26:48 GMT 10
Waiting - I do not think it would be overboard to get professional ones done, think of all you have been through to get to this point and that photo that the birth mother sees could be very very important.
I would get them professionally done if I needed to, lucky for us I am a photo freak! I take hundreds of photos all the time, so I have had plenty to choose from for us.
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Post by waiting on Oct 14, 2009 16:53:10 GMT 10
I think so too, but I know that my DH would think I was going overboard in suggesting that!
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Post by lilchookie on Oct 14, 2009 18:01:55 GMT 10
Take a photo of the 2 of you yourself in a spot that DH feels comfortable, maybe your loungeroom or garden? This will be a close up photo, which is what they want for your file.
Arm stretched out, position the camera up high, pointing down. This makes for a flattering photo, helps with the double chin situation you posted about : )
If you don't want to take one yourself, maybe have a family member or a close friend DH feels comfortable with take it.
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Post by waiting on Oct 14, 2009 18:59:05 GMT 10
Thanks will try your suggestion. Lilchookie, don't know much about your status. What is happening with you?? Waiting
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Post by lilchookie on Oct 14, 2009 20:55:34 GMT 10
Almost have dual approval, not far to go now. Then the real waiting begins
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Post by waiting on Oct 14, 2009 21:49:54 GMT 10
Ok. How far along are you in your process? Do you need to do PC and LA separately, or do you do them as one? How long will it be before you become like me- waiting.... Are you here in Victoria, as we have lots of people from everywhere it seems.
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Post by lilchookie on Oct 15, 2009 8:21:21 GMT 10
We have done them seperate, PC first & now in the last stages of LA. We are also in Victoria & hopeful of being at the real waiting stage by the end of this year
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Post by waiting on Oct 15, 2009 16:12:11 GMT 10
I hope it will all be done by the end of the year for you. It will be a relief to stop jumping hoops. W
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Kay
Toddler
Mama through local adoption :)
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Post by Kay on Feb 8, 2010 15:59:27 GMT 10
Hi everyone.
I just thought you all might like to know that I got some LA information from Centacare today that stated that as of January there were 45 couples waiting. Hopefully those approved all get placed soon. I dont know how many of that 45 are also approved for perm Care
Louise
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