[bluebird38]

Our last fc were reunified with their Mom at the beginning of August. At first I was impatiently waiting for that phone to ring with our next placement. However, I'm beginning to enjoy the extra time to be with my biokids. I'm also a lot less stressed. It's like a little vacation. I've been able to clean more in depth than I have for a while. I haven't had to watch the clock to see when I need to leave for a visit.

My biokids will be starting school again this week and I'll be all alone, unless I get a call before then So, I'm beginning to worry that I'll start to enjoy this "free" time so much that I won't look forward to getting another placement. Maybe, it's because we've had placements for the last 1 1/2 without a break. Or it could be that I haven't been without a child at home with me for 10 years! I just feel so guilty for enjoying my time between placements.

Has anyone else felt this way?

[Sam-N-Tony]

ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!! Your time will soon end....

I think the feeling of wanting another child never really goes away until you have another.

Don't feel guilty about it, consider it, your YOU time. This way you will be a better parent to your future foster kiddos, a better Mother to your kids. I'm sure they have enjoyed all the one on one attention their getting.

I took a small break between after the move of my 7 yr old, a much needed a break. It was a well deserved break and it puts you in a better place when you are rested.