Finding Our Feet: The Adoption Journal

In this episode we have a special announcement to make...! We also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shared in our journey up to this point and the support and encouragement you have all provided Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Mr and Mrs K give an update on the adoption process whilst also finding time to discuss all the craziness of parenting! (This episode was recorded in British Summer Time but released in Autumn so please forgive Mr K for his anti autumn decoration rant!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about how well Baby K is settling in, the realities of life as Adoptive Parents, and the beautiful crunchy deliciousness of a Mini Egg shell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! This episode has been a long time in coming (and editing) but we have got an update for you all! We speak about the highs, and the lows, of the last few months, the first Christmas with Baby K, and whether we should see more people treading in dog poo on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we speak in hushed tones as placement day is upon and suddenly keeping a child asleep is the most important thing in life! Mrs K speaks openly about the challenges she has faced since Placement Day, we give our first hand advice to prospective adopters and reflect on the despairing pit that is kids TV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we conclude our reflection on the first week of Transitions and our hopes for next week. We discuss why transition week is so tiring, top tips to make it easier and what our highlights have been from week one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transitions Day 5 and our first trip out without the foster carer! We talk about how this went, the frustrations of public shopping centres and the joy of successfully getting your child to sleep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transitions Day 4 and we are starting to feel tired (mostly Mrs K). We continue to talk about our developing relationship with Baby K, the difficulties of sleeping with a firm pillow and the complex and quite frankly ridiculous politics of soft play centres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transitions Day 3 and it was a gooden! We got ourselves out to a park, got a Dunkin Donut and got Baby K to bed on time!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 2 of Transitions is here and we can cautiously say we aren't too tired just yet! We reflect on the days events and the dawning reality that changing nappies is now our responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is finally here! Day 1 of Transitions is upon us and we are EXCITED! We give an update on our way to Foster Carers and an update following the first day. Plus, a little additional reveal about Baby K! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we celebrate Adoption Week! Plus we give an exciting update on our journey to adoption, discuss meeting birth parents and rue those missed opportunites to play Dobby Scarecrow during wet play times!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We.. have.. MORE.. NEWS! In this episode we talk about our journey to this point, being matched! We go through the process leading up to Matching Panel, the ups and downs of adoption, our favourite all time books, and of course the Sugar Puff Monster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We.. have.. NEWS! Firstly, not only are we 1 year old (HAPPY PODIVERSARY TO YOU!) but we have more!!! In this episode we speak about our news (obvs), the extortionate prices of Mama's and Papa's and how delicious the burgers are from Tim Horton's!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have finally arrived at this point.... PANEL! On this episode we talk about the outcome of panel, what we have learnt from it (including what not to wear!), and chat about Mrs K's new hobby! Climber ready! We also have a guest appearance from a certain four legged friend.To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss further the meetings and goings on of Stage 2 including Fostering For Adoption, Panel Preparation, Virtual Reality &......... Clash of Clans?!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this MAMMOTH episode we welcome our first ever guest! Jude's Mum gives us insights into parenting a child living with autism, shares some highs and lows and draws some comparisons with parenting cared for children. She also asks us some questions and the answers are... interesting!You can find Jude's Mum on Instagram @_judes_world_To find our more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded whilst we were on holiday! We chat about some of our childhood memories of holidays, the developmental needs of cared for children and the unmistakable smells of a children's soft play centre. To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Year new us! That's right, we have started Stage 2! In this episode we will talk about our start to Stage 2, some of the questions we have been asked and, of course, superpowers!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's CHRISTMAS!!! On this episode we cover all things Christmas ranging from Christmas traditions, movies, the Argos catalogue and of course, shiny Alan Shearer football stickers. Oh, and we also give an update on the adoption journey!!!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we give an update on our current situation as well as chat about the book Amber's Mums by Tom T. Lamb. We chat about all things P.A.C.E, which football team you want to get in a World Cup Sweepstake and our thoughts on I'm A Celeb.To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk through the steps of Stage 1, discuss why Battenbergs are so satisfying and marvel at Grandpa K's roller blading skills. To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Mr and Mrs K continue to discuss the pre adoption training. They discuss aspects of the training such as contact within adoption, trauma/loss as well as hearing Mr K's sister attempt her best impressions!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Mr and Mrs K discuss the first modules of their pre adoption training. They discuss attachment, some of the lessons they have learnt as well as why Mrs K would rather be a dog than a pig.To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Mrs K opens up about some of the emotional difficulties that she is going through at the moment and reflects on the grieving process. Meanwhile, Mr K quietly enjoys a crunch corner. To find out more about out adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we answer some questions sent in by listeners about adoption, what family means to us and much more. We also consider the bigger questions such as how much fuel can you save by driving at 60mph instead of 70mph, what is the gunge on Get Your Own Back made of, and how has Mrs K never seen Bernard's Watch!?To find out more about out adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we reflect on our journey so far. We talk about the challenges of waiting for things to happen, the lessons we've learnt so far and whether jelly babies are a better sweet than a green turtle. We consider what are next steps are moving forwards to Stage 1 and Pre-Adoption training and answer some questions from listeners, as well as consider the beauty and grace of Che Adam's winning goal at Leicester.To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we talk about what our initial Social Worker meeting entailed, answered some questions from listeners and... the launch of the Instagram page!!! To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we chat about the BRILLIANT book by author Robin Benway called Far From The Tree. We discuss some of the themes the book addresses as well as some of the ways it is so relatable to anyway involved in adoption. To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you with any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss the first steps we took to begin the adoption process, some of the resources we used and........... egg sandwiches?!To find out more about our adoption journey you can follow us on Instagram @finding.our.feet_Or you can email us on findingourfeet.adoptionjournal@gmail.comWe would love to hear any questions or stories for us to discuss on future episodes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 2 we look into the reasons why we chose to adopt, what things led us to this decision and which football shirts we are particularly excited about for the upcoming Premier League season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we introduce ourselves, provide some background onto our situation, and give some top tips on hot chocolate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.