TPR!!!

[eratmama]

We had court yesterday, which started late & ran long. We both cried while testifying. Thankfully the judge had time today, and we finished this morning.

I would have sat there all morning listening to the judge say how wonderful we were. And at the end, terminating parental rights for all three kids.

Biomom has 30 days to file an appeal (and we fully expect she will). No adoption date set yet. Could be as "early" as August, or, the DA cautioned us to think more like 6-9 months.

They have their final visit w biomom tonight.

[ct]

wow! what emotional news!! I'm so glad your sweet family is moving towards permanency and I hope tonight's visit goes well.

What will Z's long term plan be?

[Deleted]

Sooooo excited for you guys? I second CT's question.

[seattlekari]

Holy moly!!! Fingers crossed for you that everything goes well over the coming weeks and months. And best of luck with the visit tonight. Sending lots of good vibes your way!

[eratmama]

The hope for Z is still adoption. The case mgr hopes to find another family for her , after she finishes residential treatment.

The case mgr and judge both talked about Z's emmeshment w mom. That she needs closure to move on. That biomom is detrimental to Z. (Negative influence & preventing medical treatment).

Z needs closure & her chances of adoption go way up when biomom isn't in the picture.

[kershnic]

Oh wow!!! I am sure this is quite the emotional day in your household. You and the kids so deserve permanency so I'm very happy you're moving that direction! Do Z and Carrot know what happened?

[twotrue]

Great news for the kiddos!

[Duchess1]

What a big day! I am thrilled that you can all move forward. Congratulations!

[Deleted]

Omg, I just noticed my comment ended in a ?.... I don't know how I did that but it should have been !!!

[ElsaVonM]

I am so glad you guys can move forward. I am sure it is a relief and a joy for the judge to know that the children are going to be safe and loved.

[2brides]

Yay for moving forward!!!

[ballandchain]

So glad to hear things are moving forward for you.

[eratmama]

Carrot was very excited. Although doesn't understand why the adoption can't be sooner & I think has a hard time believing us that we are doing everything we can.

Their final visit went very well. Biomom cried a lot, and Carrot was sad afterward, but not too big. Biomom was confused & told Carrot we had already adopted her, which confused Carrot more. i am trying *not* to hope that this means she won't appeal.

[awkwardpenguin]

Wow, what a sad and joyous occasion for all of you. I'm glad you are finally moving toward permanency, and that Carrot seems to be doing okay.

[tattooedmeegs]

Amazing news!!! Fingers crossed for a date for finalizing sooner rather then later.