Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Preparation

So I have heard people talking about how pregnant they are with this foster stuff.  I am not sure if I relate to this saying much, not sure why... But I would say I am worrying the way a 8-9 month preggo person would be. I am worrying at my skills. How I am going to be viewed by my choices to raise this other persons child, such as Cloth or disposable diapers? Pacifer vs. no pacifier. Fun toys or learning toys? Starting early learning at home through pre k activities?  Gah! And I am still nervous at the actual unpreparedness material wise.  I mean there is a good chance that we will be matched and have some time before placement, but there is always a chance of getting a recently detained child who will auto be on the adopto track because of family situations... (its hard to explain...)  So in that case it could be a matter of a few hours between call and placement. So I am worried that I am gonna be stuck at home, not be able to get things until that evening when hubby comes home. But even then only one of us may be able to go, if the kiddo is smaller than we planned car seat wise (we just have a high back booster)  I guess I need to get a support person. SOmeone from my fam/friend group that would be willing to run out for me and get the stuff we need. I think I would ultimately have a hard time with that as I try to be fairly self reliant... Ah well only time will tell. I can't beleive how close we are getting to getting our license then placement... :)

3 comments:

  1. It's going to be ok. Once that child is with you, it's YOUR child. You're going to be an awesome mom. And as far as running out, you pop them in the car and take em along. You'll adapt and see that it can be done. Best of luck. Keep confidence in yourself. You can do it!!!

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  2. Worst thing that happens is you'll just hang out at home til Kevin gets home. I wouldn't worry about it. Plus I'm guessing they'll at least help get the kid settled a bit and not just ring the doorbell and run :). It's intimidating bringing a kid home but they're not too hard, or at least they don't break easily.

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  3. Me & RJ would be glad to take you shopping and help you find what you need. :) I'm there for you like your there for me, that's what friends do.
    - Melissa

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