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Post by vickyvixen on Jul 13, 2014 20:15:34 GMT
Well, after various fiascos and 17 months later, I finally have my Panel date! In 19 days I will know  Are there any others going to Panel this summer?  |
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Post by knight on Jul 13, 2014 21:19:42 GMT
Oh wow VV, that's brilliant : it makes such a huge difference mentally once you get passed Panel: it's actually going to happen (although then the possibly next long stint begins; so whilst it's limbo, it will happen: well that's what I'm telling myself). Very best of luck x
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Post by vickyvixen on Jul 13, 2014 23:21:12 GMT
Thanks Knight - and good luck to you as well with linking/matching x
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 9:13:35 GMT
Yaaaaayy finally!!!! Seems like you've been around forever with nothing much happening so, so glad you have something to report at last.  |
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Post by chotimonkey on Jul 14, 2014 12:45:22 GMT
got it all crossed for you!
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Post by vickyvixen on Jul 26, 2014 13:52:18 GMT
 Thanks for your messages of good luck. In typical adoptionland style it has been postponed again - but only for 15 days so I will know in August. Good luck to anyone else going to panel soon
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Post by moo on Jul 26, 2014 14:41:50 GMT
Hey sorry for the latest delay.... Good Luck with panel.... I truly hope your wait between panels is very short xx
xx. moo. Xx
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Post by knight on Jul 26, 2014 16:40:54 GMT
Oh seriously VV, what the heck...!!!! Probably not much consolation but at least it's only a further 15 days to wait and not a month or more. Let's hope they set up Panel soon so you are not in limbo x
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Post by chotimonkey on Jul 27, 2014 0:13:53 GMT
how frustrating, at least you have a new panel date booked in and it isn't crazily far in the future... got it all crossed that this time is your time
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Post by vickyvixen on Jul 27, 2014 20:45:16 GMT
Thanks everyone - will let you all know how it goes. Yes, given I finished Home Study back in March, it's been a long time coming! Still not long to go and I've been assured by SW that the date won't slip again  |
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Post by amberle on Jul 31, 2014 21:52:45 GMT
Good luck Vicky x
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Post by vickyvixen on Aug 15, 2014 12:32:55 GMT
Hi everyone, just to give you an update - I was unanimously approved this morning at Adoption Panel!!!! So excited but prepared for another long wait!
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Post by lovelybee on Aug 15, 2014 12:51:07 GMT
Congratulations!! Yay!!
What age are you approved for?
Hope the wait isn't too long or hard!
LB x
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Post by ladybug on Aug 15, 2014 15:32:57 GMT
Congratulations!! X x
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Post by larsti on Aug 15, 2014 15:49:40 GMT
woohoo!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Larsti x
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Post by knight on Aug 15, 2014 16:51:38 GMT
Brilliant, at long last, you made it: fab news x
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Post by serrakunda on Aug 15, 2014 17:30:35 GMT
Congratulations, well done!
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Post by amberle on Aug 15, 2014 18:37:20 GMT
Congratulations xxx
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Post by scaredycats on Aug 16, 2014 6:38:21 GMT
Congratulations VV!
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Post by chotimonkey on Aug 16, 2014 9:32:34 GMT
Woo hoo!!!
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Post by gilreth on Aug 16, 2014 21:17:30 GMT
Congratulations |
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Post by vickyvixen on Aug 16, 2014 22:42:57 GMT
Thanks everyone! I've been approved for 1 LO aged 5-8. I'm hoping for a little girl aged 6-7. My BD came to panel with me and made them laugh so I think that sealed it! We are both very excited. I'm now waiting for the official letter (the Panel Chair said the agency decision maker would definitely go with their decision) & then I can get proactive. |
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Post by knight on Aug 16, 2014 23:27:11 GMT
Oh wow, they met your BD, great and even better, deal-maker!! She sounds like she's going to be a great big sis!! x
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Post by moo on Aug 17, 2014 5:57:13 GMT
Ohhh v.v. However have I missed this..... Sorry.....Brilliant news.... Many many congratulations..... How fab your bd.... That will have sealed it for you brilliant cunning plan.....
Yayyyyyy....
Very sorry to tell you the waiting is awful.... So hope that you do indeed have a very pro active s/w.... Sometimes I have heard of adopters who have had the tuffest time while waiting for approval panel having a quicker time getting to matching..... Soooo hope that's you xx
keep us posted knight will be here I am sure with some brill tips xxx congratulations.... Enjoy the feeling it is one of the best xx
xx. moo. Xx
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Post by knight on Aug 17, 2014 10:25:38 GMT
VV, you can start being proactive now, you don't have to wait for your ratification letter? You probably already know about Adoption Link, BMP/CWW but if you haven't been to any Exchange/Activity Days yet - you can go without your ratification letter. Check the Adoption Register's & BAAF's websites for the upcoming dates and ask your SW to book you on them: a great opportunity to speak to SWs about children in your approval range, take copies of your profile/flyer. Best of luck, keep us posted x
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Post by vickyvixen on Aug 20, 2014 20:28:42 GMT
Thanks Knight - I've asked my new SW about exchange days and I've sent over info for my flyer/profile. She is on holiday for 2 weeks so I may create my own flyer... How are things going for you? x
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Post by knight on Aug 21, 2014 18:39:23 GMT
Oh, slowly VV, slowly. The HR lady was asking me today in fact where things are up to: in that pre-link stage, it sounds like you know more than you do (ie that it's a definite link, when it isn't) but that you're holding something back !!! I'm hoping I'll know something more about a LO in the next few weeks but who knows: it's a rollercoaster for sure x
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Post by moo on Aug 22, 2014 5:26:10 GMT
Hope they "come clean" soon knight they have kept you 'hanging' long enough...
Still loudly cheering you on here with everything crossed.... Xx
xx. moo. Xx
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Post by ladybug on Aug 22, 2014 6:43:21 GMT
Fingers crossed you find out soon Knight. Maybe today is the day.
X x x Ladybug x x X
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Thanks for your messages of good luck. In typical adoptionland style it has been postponed again - but only for 15 days so I will know in August. Good luck to anyone else going to panel soon 
