[lovingheart]

How long a child is with you is determined by many factors. Will the case be founded? Will the parents work on their case plan quickly? Will they find a relative placement? There are so many things... I usually fall in love within two days of a child being here. As to whether we are mommy and daddy depends on the age of the child and what they want to call us. With a baby yes we are usually mommy and daddy. We also take one day at a time now and have learned that CWers and GALs have their opions about how the case is going and what will happen but it is their opinion only and the Judge is the only one who can make a decision and it is not always the one you would think it would be. It is stressful to have a new placement especially if you do not have kids already so take your time to get adjusted. Plus a baby is a lot of work and little sleep. Take time for yourself to take care of yourself.