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Highs, lows and everything in between for Mr and Mrs M as they navigate their journey to start a family through adoption.
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S1E30 30 The (Season One) Finale: The Celebration Hearing
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their experience of the Celebration Hearing and how they got Baby M's adoption certificate in time to apply for a passport. They also mention government…
S1E29 29 The Adoption Order!
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share the exciting news of the adoption order being granted! Woohoo! We also share what's next and some funny new words from Baby M. Get in touch at…
S1E28 28 Settling Into Nursery, Adoption Process Update & Birth Family Meet Up
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M has been getting on as he has been settling into nursery over the past 2 months. We also share where we're at in the adoption process. Lastly, they…
S1E27 27 Applying for the Adoption Order
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe their recent house move, and how they applied slightly earlier than expected for the Adoption Order. Get in touch at [email protected]
S1E26 26 Another Court Hearing...or 2!
In this (very belated) episode, Mr and Mrs M share how the updates in the court proceedings progressed and were communicated with them. Another court hearing (or two) occurred and various meetings…
25 Still Waiting...but at least we know why now!
In this episode Mrs M gives a mini-update to explain some of the delays. Get in touch at [email protected]
S1E24 24 Birth Family Meeting, CLA Review and an Update
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their first meeting with birth family, unusually before the adoption order has been granted. They also share where they are in the legal process as well as…
S1E23 23 Matching Panel
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed. They also share what happened on…
S1E22 22 First Birthday, First Christmas and "See You Soon" Session with Birth Family
In this episode Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M's first birthday went, what they did to celebrate and things they needed to take into consideration. They then move on to share about how Christmas was…
S1E21 21 The "Final" Court Hearing
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their meeting with the court appointed guardian for Baby M. They also share how they have been getting on during the week of the final court hearing, and the…
S1E20 20 Interim Court Hearing, Adoption Toddler Group, Cocooning and Meeting the Extended Family
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about a recent court hearing for Baby M's case. Due to the court hearing falling on a Tuesday, there was no contact that day which meant that Mrs M and Baby M…
S1E19 19 Settling In, Contact Arrangements, Back to Work and Mental Load
In this episode, Mr & Mrs M share how it has been to settle into life as a family of 3. This includes: Contact arrangements with birth parents and the intricacies that come with that. Mr M goes…
S1E18 18 The Judge's Decision
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share the next part of their adoption journey, including the outcome of the court hearing. Did Baby M arrive home? Listen in and find out! We love hearing from you.…
S1E17 17 Viability Assessment Results
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share the outcome of the viability assessment and how they have felt over the past month of waiting. Get in touch at [email protected] us a nice…
S1E16 16 An Update On Our Link & Life Story Training
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M give the listeners an update on the progress of their adoption journey. Plus they share about a training morning that Mrs M went on about 'Life Story Work'. Get in touch…
S1E15 15 We've Been Linked!
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M discuss a meeting they had the day after their approval panel when their link with a child became official. They also explain what they have been doing to prepare…
14 Approval Panel
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share their experience of Approval Panel: how they prepared, who was there, what they asked and how it felt. They also reveal the outcome! Get in touch with us at…
S1E13 13 Bonus Breaking News Episode
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about an exciting phone call with their social worker, and the very rapid sequence of meetings they will be having after their approval panel. Please do get in…
12 Review Of Stage 2, Top Tips & An Exciting Update!
In this episode, Mr and Mrs M reflect back over Stage 2 of the adoption process and discuss what they would recommend for other prospective adopters and their supporters. You'll also get to hear some…
S1E11 11 Matching, Another Network Event & Family Finding Begins!
In this episode of 'The Adoption Diaries', Mr and Mrs M share their experience of the infamous and very long 'Matching Meeting', the last of their home visits with their social worker. They also…
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The Adoption Diaries has published 30 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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