Q: What made you decide to adopt? (Also worded, have you always wanted to adopt?)
A: The story of what led us to adoption is in the blogpost: A new journey.
Q: How long did your adoption process take?
A: From our first introduction meeting with the agency where we received the stack of papers to begin filling out was exactly one year from our first post-placement visit. It took us 2-3 months to complete all the paperwork, background checks, safety regulations, and home study visits. Then the remaining 9-10 months were spent waiting for a birth mom to pick our family.
Q: Did you already know the birth mom?
A: No. We met her a week before baby boy was born, and then she selected us the night before her induction. We were blessed with the huge gift of her asking us to sit in her room during the labor while she was still comfortable, so for a few hours we got to get to know her more, and she us.
Q: Will your adoption be open or closed?
A: The plan is for it to be open.
Here's the biggest question we get from the nursers...
Q: Did you know about his medical condition before you decided to adopt him?
A: Yes.
Q: Is your adoption final?
A: Not yet. We currently have monthly post-placement visits with our social worker. In about 5-6 months we should have a court appearance to finalize the adoption with a judge. We can't wait for that great day!
We welcome (most, ha!) questions so feel free to call or message us directly. :)
