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en-gb Copyright (c) Adoption UK 15Warning: I wasn't feeling terribly therapeutic at the time http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/277512/trolley_loads_of_anxiety_in_lidl.htm Sat, 05 May 12 17:27Details of the review meeting and an update on introductions. Floreana is an absolute joy. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/277100/introduction_review_meeting.htm Fri, 27 Apr 12 20:45 http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276790/still_waiting.......!.htm Tue, 24 Apr 12 21:37In the last two weeks my husband and I have discovered that our twelve-year old has been using Facebook and Twitter for months http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276780/thank_you_sallydon_for_your_facebook_tale.htm Tue, 24 Apr 12 18:28We are midway through Introductions so this blog is quite short but Floreana has been an absolute angel and We have fallen in love with her. We feel very protective of her. she is adorable. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276578/introductions.htm Sat, 21 Apr 12 22:11This is my version of the Sunscreen Song. It is a compilation of advice on therapeutic parenting from people far wiser than I and to whom I give thanks. It has not yet been put to music. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276505/the_sunscreen_song_for_therapeutic_parents.htm Fri, 20 Apr 12 11:14Details of the planning meeting http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276445/introduction_planning_meeting.htm Thu, 19 Apr 12 7:36 http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/276005/one_last_time.htm Thu, 12 Apr 12 22:40My goodness doesn't time fly when you are having fun?! The introduction planning meeting is fast approaching and introductions are due to start soon too. Yet despite this fast tempo I have allowed myself time to write this blog and to reflect on my adoption journey. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/275996/ratification_and_introductions.htm Thu, 12 Apr 12 20:32What a way to spend Easter Sunday! http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/275721/preparation_for_introductions_and_placement.htm Sun, 08 Apr 12 20:17Jackie Kay's memoir is full of thought provoking reflections on identity http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/275719/who_do_you_think_you_are__red_dust_road_by_jackie.htm Sun, 08 Apr 12 20:11How rediscovery of last summer's hat had an unsettling affect on DS. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/275581/memories_of_times_gone_by.......htm Thu, 05 Apr 12 22:03the literal countdown to matching panel, my experience of panel and approval:-) http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/275346/the_countdown_to_matching_panel_and_approval_:-).htm Tue, 03 Apr 12 18:17This is our family's experience of Life Story work. Because this can be a contentious subject, I feel bound to say that all views are my own. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/274847/life_story_work_taking_control.htm Mon, 26 Mar 12 20:01It's been a busy week with a sighting of Floreana, attendance at an adoption support planning meeting and a review of the matching panel paperwork.... http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/274667/a_sighting,_planning_meeting_and_a_report.....htm Fri, 23 Mar 12 22:22The concept of journeys features heavily in the world of adoption. We often talk of adoption being a life-long journey for children and their parents, whether we mean the adoptive parents or indeed the birth parents. http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/274263/the_adoption_action_plan_a_travel_agents_guide.htm Tue, 20 Mar 12 10:24details of the meeting http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/274041/meeting_with_the_chief_medical_officer.htm Fri, 16 Mar 12 17:11Do you have ... http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/273940/situations_vacant.htm Thu, 15 Mar 12 12:48we have dates in our diaries!!!! http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/273760/matching_panel.htm Mon, 12 Mar 12 21:44Time for me to wise up http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/s/blogpost/273520/facebook_and_adoption__lessons_learnt.htm Fri, 09 Mar 12 13:14