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I hear a lot of people will freak about the homestudy and that there really is no reason. Now, this is one of those easier said than done things. I knew the homestudy was coming and we have been working on what we needed to around our home, but now that the contact is in, that makes it real.
After speaking with our social worker, I was pleased to find out that we would not need to baby proof the house or have the nursery complete for the homestudy. I do however find myself focusing on other things they may not notice since I do not have to worry about those two things. Last night I went through a majority of the house touching up paint. Now, really, do I think a social worker would notice a nick in the wall and find us as unfit parents?! No, but it makes me feel better. My list of things I want to have done before the official home study keeps getting longer and longer, and our time to do it getting shorter. I know it will get done and it will all work out, I just have to remember that! Anyone that has been in this position and has any words of wisdom; they are VERY welcomed! Comments (2)
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Done with both Home Studies I know what you are going through. My husband and I just completed the two home studies we have to complete before we are put into the "pool" of applicants for birth mothers to look at. I had done reseach and really wasn't that worried but we cleaned like crazy and my husband even mopped the floors! Honestly, I don't think she noticed any of that! We even joked afterward how mopping was probably a waste of time. Our caseworker sat down with us and discussed all the paperwork we filled out about what kind of adoption we were looking for, opennes, etc. Then we showed her our smoke alarms, running water, and fire extinguisher. This took about 2 1/2 hours. The second home study was my with her, then my husband with her seperately so she could discuss our marriage and family backgrounds in private. This took about an hour to an 1 1/2 each. They were both really easy and our caseworker was really nice and kept the mood very relaxing. I honestly think this was easier than doing that darn photo/letter book for the birthmother. I was stressed over that, but I came out nice.  |
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Nothing to Worry About Hi Daneen, I was happy to find your blog. We are in the same boat, and just completed our home study and are now eligible to adopt. As you said, we were anxious and wondering what the home study would be like to go through. It was actually a pleasant experience. Our social worker was really personable and really wants the best for the child and adoptive family as a whole. The worst part was all of the prepatory paperwork. :-) Feel free to visit my blog as well, at http://babyadoption.wordpress.com |
My husband and I are a couple in our late 20s with the hopes of 'filling our nest!' Before meeting my hubby I was diagnosed with PCOS, endrometiosis, fibroids, and adhesions and underwent 2 surgeries. We tied the knot in 2008 and before long decided to go with 'if it happens, it happens.' We did not try to stop it, but it never happened. After more surgeries and tests for me we looked at my hubby, his SA test came back showing azoo. So there we were; enjoying couples infertility. With our combined diagnoses we decided to forgo the treatments promising less than a one percent chance of success. We chose to pursue adoption. We felt it was meant for us. Come along as we deal with both the infertility and the adoption aspects of our life! You can also scroll through my babbles at 
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