Today is the day that the adoption specialists. . . placement case workers . . . whatever they are called, met today to review our case. Today they decided whether or not to move forward. That's a pretty big deal, right?
We had a few other big happenings today- as of today, my mom officially owns a house in Phoenix. She bought a beautiful two bedroom house in a historic neighborhood right near my favorite ACE hardware in earshot of church bells and less than 2 miles from our house! Moreover it has a wonderful guest cottage that one of our favorite friends might rent. My mom will also rent out the "big house" until she decides she needs to live there. Of course the hope in our house is that she will end up keeping that property as a rental until she finds somewhere in our hood to live (we have a ridiculous amount of pride in our neighborhood, probably too much). So, today we got the keys and my mom is officially the owner of a "second home." I can't explain it, but it makes me so proud of my mother. I think about when I was little and am amazed at how hard my mother worked to make our lives wonderful. She's done a good job.
This afternoon, our executive director let me know that I have a new title. A new title and a new office for a new job. I'm excited not to be the only one focused on my field, I'm excited to have only one job, I'm excited to take on this new role. It feels like finding a peaceful place in my career.
Also, today we were scheduled to find out about a major shift with our credit cards, we haven't heard back on this. Fingers still crossed.
Another thing we haven't heard about yet- the adoption. She said that she probably wouldn't call until Monday (in Phoenix, most places let out early today) but I was hoping we'd hear today. Either way, I know the decision has already been made. We'll know where things are headed by next week.
If all of today's good news in any indication- we'll be fine.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Doctor Says . . .
Things you have to do to adopt that you don't have to do if you get knocked up:
-Get a Doctor's Note-
Today Len is dropping off two signed forms, both of which say she is medically and mentally sound to adopt a child. Ok, what they actually say is that her Doctor and Counselor don't have any concerns with the idea her being an adoptive parent. Yes, bio-parents should probably go to a medical practitioner at some point before obtaining their child, but there is something very funny to me about having to get a note.
Moreover, I'm amused that Len had to get not just one note but two, and I didn't have to get one at all. If you are at all familiar with our medical histories, you too will find this laughable.
Really- it's a bigger statement on how we (the America monster) regard behavioral health care. The formula was simple and ridiculous- if you have a behavioral health care professional that you consult, you have to go collecting signatures like a truant school boy (its true, Len had to dress up in shorts and straps and carry a satchel), but if you don't ever go to "see someone" about such things--> you don't need a note!
So, the fact that I'm positively bonkers goes undocumented! Phew.
-Get a Doctor's Note-
Today Len is dropping off two signed forms, both of which say she is medically and mentally sound to adopt a child. Ok, what they actually say is that her Doctor and Counselor don't have any concerns with the idea her being an adoptive parent. Yes, bio-parents should probably go to a medical practitioner at some point before obtaining their child, but there is something very funny to me about having to get a note.
Moreover, I'm amused that Len had to get not just one note but two, and I didn't have to get one at all. If you are at all familiar with our medical histories, you too will find this laughable.
Really- it's a bigger statement on how we (the America monster) regard behavioral health care. The formula was simple and ridiculous- if you have a behavioral health care professional that you consult, you have to go collecting signatures like a truant school boy (its true, Len had to dress up in shorts and straps and carry a satchel), but if you don't ever go to "see someone" about such things--> you don't need a note!
So, the fact that I'm positively bonkers goes undocumented! Phew.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Ta-Freaking-Da!
Yep, it's been a year and now I have stuff to write about, happenings that I'd like to be recorded and shared. Granted, I'm not too keen on said details being around FOREVER in the internetaverse, but you my dear reader, family member, friend, are much too far away to read my journal. So this blog thing will have to suffice.
No update here- we're just going to start with today.
Ok, fine I'll update:
New house
Restarting the _Adoption_Process_ with the same agency.
Today is a monday- 6 days ago we had our second intake interview. (Remember this is the second time we are entering this process). It was a little nerverwrecking, these interviews can last for four hours and can include questions like "After a break up are you more likely to lean toward homicide or suicide?" and "How many gallons does your pool hold?" (each of these is very difficult in its own precious way). Luckily we had answered many of the difficult questions in our first go round. So this time the case worker (a new one!) was able to wrap it up in under 2 hours.
Len and I have no problem talking about ourselves for that long.
We both left feeling really good and super excited about, what I've come to think of as, "our pregnancy."
Next Step:
The case worker will present our family to the whole team for review and they will decide whether or not to move us forward
Prognosis:
The case worker was very optimistic, telling us it's very rare for a family not to be accepted if they already were before. So, here's hoping we're not rare.
Time Frame:
uh . . . I forgot to pay attention to that part. I think the meeting is scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving . . . that's next week, right?
No update here- we're just going to start with today.
Ok, fine I'll update:
New house
Restarting the _Adoption_Process_ with the same agency.
Today is a monday- 6 days ago we had our second intake interview. (Remember this is the second time we are entering this process). It was a little nerverwrecking, these interviews can last for four hours and can include questions like "After a break up are you more likely to lean toward homicide or suicide?" and "How many gallons does your pool hold?" (each of these is very difficult in its own precious way). Luckily we had answered many of the difficult questions in our first go round. So this time the case worker (a new one!) was able to wrap it up in under 2 hours.
Len and I have no problem talking about ourselves for that long.
We both left feeling really good and super excited about, what I've come to think of as, "our pregnancy."
Next Step:
The case worker will present our family to the whole team for review and they will decide whether or not to move us forward
Prognosis:
The case worker was very optimistic, telling us it's very rare for a family not to be accepted if they already were before. So, here's hoping we're not rare.
Time Frame:
uh . . . I forgot to pay attention to that part. I think the meeting is scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving . . . that's next week, right?
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