A sixth?

[CalicoKat]

CPS called to let us know that our 2 foster kids birthmom is expecting, again. They think she's in the first trimester.

There are many If's and IF the decision comes to us CPS wanted us to be prepared. This came after I told the case worker I had a carseat and clothing for her that the baby has outgrown--she told me to hold on to them, just in case.

Pray for the little baby. Pray for the birthmom.

The last time they spoke to us these words we welcomed a sweet little girl into our family. She's just 9 months old.

[unsinkable]

Wow, CalicoKat! What a lot to consider.

I've heard of this happening w/adoptive families, too.

God bless you and guide you!

You have my prayers,
unsinkable

[strider]

I will also pray for the baby's health and the birth mom's choices at this time.

How are you otherwise? How is your house saga?

[Robin Hood]

Wow, You remind me of a friend. She has now adopted 4 foster kids because the mother kept having babies. Then she got pregnant herself. It is such a loving thing to do.

[Tia in Wa]

Wow I will definately pray for everyone involved.

[Cathy in IL]

I am hoping everyone involved makes wise decisions. How exciting to think there may be another baby in your house by the years end.

[CalicoKat]

I will also pray for the baby's health and the birth mom's choices at this time.

How are you otherwise? How is your house saga?

I am healing well. I've got so much energy these past 2 days that I'm just busting with activity. :)

The house . . . it's back on the market and we're still getting 2-4 showings a week. Our realtor says the inventory of homes for sale isn't as large right now, the interest rates are down, and people are getting those checks from the gov. so perhaps a buyer will come along. It's a mystery to her why our home hasn't sold too. God's timing. The builder is still happy waiting to start until we've got it sold so there's no pressure from them.

[Karin]

Wow, that's something. Do you ever get to adopt these foster kids? I remember it took my parents 4 years to be able to adopt my brother.

[strider]

I am healing well. I've got so much energy these past 2 days that I'm just busting with activity. :)

The house . . . it's back on the market and we're still getting 2-4 showings a week. Our realtor says the inventory of homes for sale isn't as large right now, the interest rates are down, and people are getting those checks from the gov. so perhaps a buyer will come along. It's a mystery to her why our home hasn't sold too. God's timing. The builder is still happy waiting to start until we've got it sold so there's no pressure from them.

I am glad your builder is willing to work with you. I hope your home sells quickly.

[CalicoKat]

Wow, that's something. Do you ever get to adopt these foster kids? I remember it took my parents 4 years to be able to adopt my brother.

So far it's been a 2 yr wait with ds, now 2.5. The trial for the termination of the birthmom's parental rights will be in April.

Our baby girl's case, 9 mo, will get a goal change about the same time.

It's just a matter of time now until we add them to our forever family. Of course, nothings for certain until the last signature is signed. But so far it appears more than just hopeful.

If we are asked to foster the new baby we'd start over again from square one.

[Karin]

So far it's been a 2 yr wait with ds, now 2.5. The trial for the termination of the birthmom's parental rights will be in April.

Our baby girl's case, 9 mo, will get a goal change about the same time.

It's just a matter of time now until we add them to our forever family. Of course, nothings for certain until the last signature is signed. But so far it appears more than just hopeful.

If we are asked to foster the new baby we'd start over again from square one.

Oh, I hope things go well for you and your children. First choice, IMO, for foster children in this type of situation is to find one loving family and then be able to be adopted because they've bonded to who has always taken care of them. Not that it's easy if the birth mother turns her life around, but a child loves and needs his or her mommy, and in this case, that's you.