Diary of an adopter

Ann and Rob are a couple from north Wales who have been trying for a family for 18 years. They have had various medical interventions including four cycles of IVF treatment, all to no avail.

So they have decided to try for adoption. Ann has decided to keep a diary about their journey through the adoption process and the emotional rollercoaster it takes them on. Adoption-net is carrying a weekly update on their progress.

Email Ann and Rob at jany40@aol.com

March 2004 - two and a half years on
February 2002 - Six months on
Week 27 - Dreams DO come true
Week 26 - Ruth comes home
Week 25 - The dream becomes a reality
Week 24 - A special time
Week 23 - Hanging on every word
Week 22 - Could be a boy?
Week 21 - Start the 'waiting game'
Week 20 - The panel decides
Week 19 - One week and counting...
Week 18 - Hopes and doubts
Week 17 - The long wait for judgement day
Week 16 - The final assessment
Week 15 - Issues of contact and smacking Week 14 - Interview day is here
Week 13 - A surprise is sprung
Week 12 - The tension mounts
Week 11 - The dreaded medicals
Week 10 - Childhood memories
Week 9 - Burying ghosts
Week 8 - Planning the nest
Week 7 - The assessment begins
Week 6 - Waiting for the phone to ring
Week 5 - Preparation training
Week 4 - Thinking ahead
Week 3 - Parental responsibilities
Week 2 - We are on our way...and it feels so good
Week 1 - The social worker is coming
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