The Adoption Diaries

• 24 Birth Family Meeting, CLA Review and an Update

  In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their first meeting with birth family, unusually before the adoption order has been granted. They also share where they are in the legal process as well as about a CLA review that they hosted in their home. If you would like to get in touch to share your experience, ask questions or simply to say hi, email us at [email protected]

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• 23 Matching Panel

  In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed. They also share what happened on the day of matching panel itself, how they felt, and the outcome.We love to hear from our listeners. Get in touch at [email protected]

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• 22 First Birthday, First Christmas and Contact Ends

  In this episode Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M's first birthday went, what they did to celebrate and things they needed to take into consideration. They then move on to share about how Christmas was very different from previous years, and things to consider if you are new adopters during the festive season. Lastly, they discuss the ending of contact between Baby M and his birth family, and what the plans are going forward for both direct and indirect contact. Please get in touch with your own stories, questions and comments - we love to hear from our listeners at [email protected] 

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• 21 The Final Court Hearing

  In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their meeting with the court appointed guardian for Baby M. They also share how they have been getting on during the week of the final court hearing, and the final outcome. Get in touch with us at [email protected]

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• 20 Interim Court Hearing, Adoption Toddler Group, Cocooning and Meeting the Family

  In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about a recent court hearing for Baby M's case. Due to the court hearing falling on a Tuesday, there was no contact that day which meant that Mrs M and Baby M attended our Local Authority's 'Adoption Toddler Group'. Mr and Mrs M also share about how they found cocooning, what it is, why do it and how it worked out for them. Plus, the lovely post-cocooning joy of introducing Baby M to family. Get in touch at [email protected]

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