Our adoption journey...

This morning it finally arrived, the email we’d been waiting for such a long time... The adoption has been pronounced and we should start planning our trip. I can’t begin to describe how I feel. I feel like I’m in a bubble, it’s finally happening. Soon we will be with our son after what seems like an eternity.   Happiness, relief and excitement that we can finally say it is official. And the excitement and happiness is shared by everyone. Messages have been coming nonstop and everyone is so happy. It’s the end of one long journey and the beginning of another one even more exciting than this one. Am I ready? Yes I am... I know it is going to be a hard journey at times but I know I am not alone and with the support of my amazing husband, family and friends yes, I feel ready to love my son, to teach him how wonderful life is and to embrace him as my own. "Not of my blood, no genetic trace. No lineage known, no noble race. Not of my womb, but of my heart. And of my life, a specia...

We have a date! 5 th of November will be the first court date for our file. This is what they call a scrutiny check. Once we pass this, there will be another hearing. Hopefully we will only need two in total. I am beyond excited; it is so good to hear that things are moving. I am sure that many adoptive parents would agree that the bureaucracy is by far the most stressful thing. Perseverance is the message, in the end you will get there J don’t let it discourage you if a document is missing or gets lost. Many prospective parents ask how long does it take, but there is no hard and fast rule, every file is different. At the beginning I too looked at the official sites to see the official time lines set out but soon realised that reality is very different. So everybody spare a positive thought, prayer on the 5 th of November so all will go well. Don’t worry I will remind you on the day ;)