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Posted on August 15, 2018 by Elaina

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It’s a privilege to be his {foster} mama.

FS7’s new room...there’s so much room for activities. 😉 I don’t think I can handle tackling the rest today because the house is now a disaster.

Step #2...

The transformation has begun. Lol. We are working on making the “storage” room, FS7’s room. And his room the second kiddo room. Phew. With an eager kiddo “helping” me. #ThisIsFosterCare #adoption #wearereadyforkid2

Hanging out with my besties (Ina included). It’s a lazy morning before a busy day switching rooms for my FS7. He’s getting the bigger room (currently used for storage, because my garage was construction junk when we moved in). I’m going to be using his current room as a second kid room/guest room - that will eventually be a nursery. I am at a crossroads with my agency. I likely won’t have an infant placement from them. And I’m not allowed to adopt on my own, outside of working with them. So after FS7’s adoption is final - we will probably do some respite care for a short time. But unless they change their policy, I’ll be giving up my license to pursue independent/private adoption of an infant. If you’re wondering why I’m talking about two adoptions before the first happens, it’s really all just planning so I can make a good decision for my family - because of the agency’s policy. The independent/private adoption will probably take some time. So I figure somewhere around a year from FS7’s? Maybe less. But the chance is also out there that I’ll switch to being a DSS foster parent - not working with a private agency at all. In that case, maybe an infant placement is more likely? And perhaps we may be able to provide a temp, loving home to a few other kiddos - in short term placements? I know FS7 would love sharing our home with another child. Bottom line, I’m 42 going on 43 and I’ve likely watched my ability to have a baby, disappear. And I’d lie if I told you I don’t want a baby. I do. I wouldn’t trade FS7 for anyone or anything. My life is better because of him. But my heart’s prayer is still that I’ll get to be a mom from day one of a sweet little one’s life. So we’ll switch rooms around so FS7 can have the bigger room. And I’ll pray the New Year will bring us a new family member or some kiddos needing respite or a short term placement. Every year I chose one word for my year versus resolutions. This year it was fearless. Already wondering about 2019’s word. But it’s gonna be a good one. Because 2019 is going to be amazing. #oneword365 #fearless2018 #fearless #chasingdreams #dreamchaser #thisisfostercare #fostercare #adoption #biologicalclock

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