In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share the exciting news of the adoption order being granted! Woohoo!

We also share what's next and some funny new words from Baby M.

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M has been getting on as he has been settling into nursery over the past 2 months. We also share where we're at in the adoption process. Lastly, they discuss the most recent Keeping In Touch session with birth family and how that went.

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe their recent house move, and how they applied slightly earlier than expected for the Adoption Order.

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In this (very belated) episode, Mr and Mrs M share how the updates in the court proceedings progressed and were communicated with them. Another court hearing (or two) occurred and various meetings took place.

They also have some family news to share!

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In this episode Mrs M gives a mini-update to explain some of the delays.

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their first meeting with birth family, unusually before the adoption order has been granted. They also share where they are in the legal process as well as about a CLA review that they hosted in their home.

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed.

They also share what happened on the day of matching panel itself, how they felt, and the outcome.

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In this episode Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M's first birthday went, what they did to celebrate and things they needed to take into consideration.

They then move on to share about how Christmas was very different from previous years, and things to consider if you are new adopters during the festive season.

Lastly, they discuss the ending of contact between Baby M and his birth family, and what the plans are going forward for both direct and indirect contact.

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