[Happy123]

We also adopted a sibling group of 2 boys last year and are in the process of adopting their bio baby brother. We have had him since birth and hope to complete the adoption this summer. If bio-mom has another, we could add more to the family.....

Happy123

[amy43]

He thinks we should complete one adoption before we start another. We are waiting to travel for our daughter in China. Then there is the money issue...can we afford 5 children? All valid points but...so what????
These girls are on the WACAP waiting list. If I had had children when all my friends did, they would be teenagers by now(girls ages are 15, 14, 12 and 10.)
Our house is small, they won't know English,it is harder for older kids to bond. All his arguments are good ones. I still want them! so I continue to bring it up and will continue to try.
Glad to be here where I can get more information(ammunition?

[dawnr]

Hi all -- my partner and I are foster/adopt parents of two little boys, ages 3 and 20 months. We went from 0 kids to 2 kids -- it was quite an adjustment. They have been with us 3 1/2 months now, and we are hoping that we will eventually be able to adopt them, but expect that it will be at least 9 months before we really know anything. TPR has been filed, but we haven't had our first court date yet. They are they youngest of a sibling group of 7.

Dawn

[mckenna]

thought you might like to see my little sibling group being so sweet

[SquirlyGirl]

We are hoping to adopt a sibling group of 2 boys, or 2 boys and a girl. We already have 2 bio dds (14 and 12). They are pretty independant and we have always wanted a son.

Living out in the middle of no where I think a sib group would be best as they could maybe entertain each other somewhat. I am 7 years older than my sis and I feel like I grew up an only child for the most part, I really love the friendly relationship my dds have and want a couple of boys to have the same.

I am not crazy I know sibs fight and tear things up. My oldest just spent the day home from school because lil sis, trying to throw a rock next to her and scare her, beaned her in the head and gave her a huge lump and head ache.

[Bellemom]

We adopted our twin two year olds from foster care last year and are now working on their baby sister's adoption! Woo Hoo!

[claschober]

We are in the process of adopting two little boys from foster care. We have had them since June and hope to finalize sometime this summer. Going from 0-2 was not too difficult, however having dirty diapers and nightime feedings was more of a challenge. My dh and I always wanted to adopt toddler aged kids or older so to get a call for a toddler and infant was a huge surprise for us. I can not imagine my life any other way as it is such a joy to see the two of them interact now that the youngest is getting older...I can only imagine what kind of sibling rivalry I have to look forward to in the future For us personally, adopting siblings has been a great experience and I am so thankful that we have gone down this path.

[mamasox]

We also have a sibling group, a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. They've been here since November and we're hoping to finalize this summer.

[hdallas]

my husband and I are hoping to adopt a
sibling group. We are excited about starting
our family and helping the children. We hope to
adopt from "foster to adopt" state program.
Keep us in your prayers.

[jennyg1982]

Hi! My name is Jenny. My husband and I have adopted 3 sets of sibling groups from foster care and are waiting for an appeal to adopt our last sibling set of 3 children. That will give us a total of 13! (4 of our 13 are adults and living on their own.) Wonderful forum!

[sgtmax]

Hello
We are in the process of adopting a sib group of 4. They were placed in our home Dec 2005 as a short term foster (the case worker made a point of making sure we understood that it was foster only) We entered the state social service arena to do straight adoption. But we were not matched at the time my Husband was getting deployed so I chose to foster while he was gone for a year. He is now back and we are waiting for all the paper work and such so the kids will be legally free. There is also a 5th sibling that will be sopted by his foster family. We went from 0 to 4, this is our first placement.

[Roon63]

Oh My Goodness!

I go away for a week~and all kinds of new people! What awesome post everyone!! I sat here this morning and smiled thru everyone! thank you for making my morning!!!


McKenna! I love the picture! Gave me an idea for a post!


Jenny! Thank you for putting 13, I was trying to figure out how many you had! I would love to hear how you do it? I am in awe, and a bit jealous in a good way...I love a housefull of kids, adults, and animals!


Sgt?? Is your hubby back from deployment? Just smiled so hard that you are going to be able to adopt your family!


hdallas! What a fun place you are in!! Makes me what to call my SW and see about more! Patience and hold on, it will seem so slow going in, but moves quick once you are matched!


claschober~exactly!!! The path you are on, the one that is exactly right for you, and just incrediable!! YOu think ever about more???


MammaSox~finalization and paperwork, good times now as far as the process, nice to breathe easy!


Bellemom-I would so like to hear more about your twins and sister! I also have twins? are yours identical? Did SW call you about sister?


DAwn? Do you have contact with the other 5 children?


As you can see I am so nosy! But I love to hear the joy in each and every post.

[hdallas]

I spoke with my social worker today. We have our "staffing" wednesday (tomorrow). This is the rescheduled one after staffing last week was cancelled. I am excited but also at peace. As I understand it (you all could help me understand more.........) staffing is where the county discusses your homestudy and looks at your strengths and weaknesses. Then they decide who may be possible matches for our family?? Is this correct? She said she would call late Wednesday afternoon. Keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you!

[Roon63]

oh hdallas! wonderful news, yes you have the correct idea of "staffing" Usually a few matches are made for each group of children. This is when you have to NOT get bummed if not "selected". They try to match in as much as possible for the children!! I love that your SW is going to call you! If you don't hear from her, call her! Please keep us posted, can't wait to see you in the pic parade!

[Tudu]

hdallas, I am so happy for you. We are just a step ahead of you, we have been selected for a sibling group of 6 and have an appointment at our home on Friday to go over their files. We will have a "Staffing" in the next week or two to ask any further questions we may have of their SW, foster parents, etc. I can't wait to read all about the kids. It's funny how attached you can start to get without meeting them.
I hope your worker is as wonderful as ours and contacts you to fill you in.