I'm now back to work, and to say I hit the ground running is an understatement. On top of that , the reality of multi-cultural adoption is hitting and I'm feeling woefully unprepared to handle comments and questions gracefully as Baby X grows. My own multi-cultural combo is working against me, I fear. I have a stereotypical quick temper and the ability to hold a grudge. More on that coming up soon...
Meanwhile, I came back to work to a report that had been due the previous week, the end of the fiscal year project plan scramble, and a trip to AZ thrown in for good measure. Project plans are now in place for next year, the trip went well, and I'm currently mired in report writing as fast as I can to meet deadlines. I could have delayed my review, but it would have only extended the agony. Better to get this thing off my plate ASAP.
We completed our first post-placement meeting/inspection on Tuesday. It went well as to be expected, but I am seriously sick of the process. We've been discussing adding to our family, and we would have to start the next homestudy soon after the finalization. (Because it will probably take much longer to be matched) The thought of jumping through all these hoops again is daunting.
Meanwhile, I came back to work to a report that had been due the previous week, the end of the fiscal year project plan scramble, and a trip to AZ thrown in for good measure. Project plans are now in place for next year, the trip went well, and I'm currently mired in report writing as fast as I can to meet deadlines. I could have delayed my review, but it would have only extended the agony. Better to get this thing off my plate ASAP.
We completed our first post-placement meeting/inspection on Tuesday. It went well as to be expected, but I am seriously sick of the process. We've been discussing adding to our family, and we would have to start the next homestudy soon after the finalization. (Because it will probably take much longer to be matched) The thought of jumping through all these hoops again is daunting.
Hang in there. I've been thinking about your first few weeks back to work and wondering how you're holding up. I fear going back and juggling it all. I am also facing the same issues with multi-cultural adoption. We'll have to share what we learn with each other. I am also so over the adoption process and the thought of going through it all again with an even longer wait may be more than I can bear. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a tough transition but your head is on straight. It sounds like you are on the right track and it is a netter of breathing and enjoying the time you have with the little guy. How long do you have to do inspections??? China increased their required follow up to 6 years in august.
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I so agree that jumping into the process again is daunting. People at work ask me all the time, "when are you gonna do it again?" Like it is as easy as going to the store to buy milk. We have decided to just live and enjoy each day with our boy.
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