Diary of an adopter

This is the diary of Lynne, 30 and Brian, 32.

Lynne and Brian have been married for four years but have been trying for a baby for the last five years.

Pre-cancerous cells 8 years ago,left Lynne unable to conceive naturally and a bad experience with IVF left Brian and Lynne childless.

In September 2000 Lynne and Brian were approved for adoption of two children up to the age of seven.

This is Lynne's diary and it starts from the point after they have been approved and are waiting for children to be placed with them.

Week 1 - From the beginning
Week 2 - Emotions run high
Week 3 - Tears of joy
Week 4 - Lynne tells how she copes with her new child's behavioral problems.
Week 5 - Lynne tells of her emotional battle coping with her two adopted children
Week 6 - The tantrums continue
Week 7 - David struggles to accept birth family
Week 8 - Overpowering love
Week 9 - Summer loving
Week 10 - "I cherish every day with my children"
Week 11 - Summers over
Week 12 - Tantrums have returned with a vengeance
Week 13 - Lynne and Brian look forward to their first 'special' Christmas
Week 14 - Birth mother contesting
15-months later - Diary update

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