Hello,
Well we finally made it to the home study part of our adoption.
This mean that all paperwork has been approved and the state has to inspect our home for safety and that we will be fit parents. I am not really nervous although I may be a little right before she gets here. I am sure most people have a lot of thoughts- Is the house clean enough?? What should I wear?? What if she asks something that my husband and I answer differently?!?! ANXIETY!!! I haven't and don't plan on being stressed. I am cleaning a little today and running to Home Depot for a few things that I know they require (Fire Extinguisher, update our carbon monoxide detector and maybe a screen for the fire place!) but I am not going to stress. I know Mitch and I will be fantastic parents even if our house isn't perfectly clean (well, clean it is, organized is a different story, I am working on that!) I already talked to her on the phone and she seems very nice, and relaxed. Her main priority is just making sure the home is safe. I know they will ask a lot of questions. I think they interview us together and separately.
This is God's plan for our life and I know He has it under control. I know the kind of parents we will be. We will be good, loving parents who sometimes make mistakes but teach our kids how to be good people, love others, and make a difference in this world...those are the things that matter. We may not be perfect, and there may be a little dirt on the floor that I missed but I promise you, our child will never want for love or affection! We are eagerly awaiting for our approval letter!!!
In the state of Texas, you need a updated Home study every year, so we may have to have one again before the baby comes (let's hope not!) @ $500.00 a pop, I'd rather not..plus I want a baby before I need another home study! Keep that in mind if you are thinking about adoption. They also come out several times (I think) after the baby is in our home, before adoption is final, but to my understanding, those fees are included.
Adoption cannot be final (Texas) until 6 months after the baby is born. I can't even imagine the day when the judge finalizes the adoption. WOOP!! WOOP! I GET CHILLS THINKING ABOUT IT.
Adoption home study checklist:
* Make sure all meds are put up out of child's reach.
* Buy a fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and fireplace screen.
* Make sure all smoke detectors have working batteries (uhmm, you should anyway!).
* Don't "plan" what your going to say during your interview questions but discuss with your mate and make sure you are on the same path about how to raise/disciple a child. Hopefully you discussed this a long time ago!
* Go around the house and look for any safety issues. We do not have to have all the outlet plugs covered, however we will when the child reaches that age. Look through a child's eye and see what they might get into to that could harm them. Safety is priority 1 with your baby/child.
A good link for you to read if you are considering adoption:
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/About_TARE/Foster_Care/homestudy_guidelines.asp
I've got to make sure all the meds are put up safe and there are no cleaning supplies within a child's reach! - Kerrie
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