We started our paperwork last night. (And the heavens rejoiced and the angels sang! Hallelujah! [But you have to sing it loud and long like you are in the church choir.]) Obviously, this is a huge step forward and we are excited, but wow. Seriously. Wow.
The first step with Barker is to apply. We are filling out an adoption application right now. We submit that, along with a check (natch), plus the names of four character references, one of whom has to be willing to go into the Bethesda office for an in-person interview with Barker. Then we have to go in for an in-person interview. Once all of that is complete, then we start the home study paperwork.
Mind you, I'm not complaining. This gives me something to do, something to keep me occupied during the months of waiting to come. This post is really just to let everyone know what you are in for if you decide to adopt. There is a lot of paperwork. More than you thought was humanly possible. There is a lot of waiting. Also, more than you thought was humanly possible. The reasons for all the paperwork and character references and in-person interviews are legitimate and reasonable and necessary. But it can get frustrating. Thankfully, we are not at the frustrating stage yet. We are at the ohmygodwe'refinallydoingitIcan'tbelieveityayyayyayyay!! stage.
It's a pretty great place to be. And I can celebrate the official beginning with a drink. Something I could not do if I was pregnant. Win, win.
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