A New Foster Child!

Murrmurr said:
Michelle and I will be getting a new foster child on either Monday or Tuesday! Soon as she's released from the hospital. She's 6 weeks old. It's against the rules for me to post pictures (hope I don't forget at some point ;) ) and can't use her name, so she'll be Lil K (or just K). She was in neonatal intensive care (NICU) from birth until a few days ago, born with meth in her system, respiratory problems, and jaundice, plus she required a blood transfusion, but she's doing really well, they said. Her worker emailed me a photo and some documents, and she's super tiny (it's a newborn photo, tho) and her face is all puffy 'round the eyes in the picture but she looks real cute. She has lots of black hair, a teeny tiny nose, and her lips are kind of pooched out like she's doing a baby duck-face. Lil K was born for selfies.

She might only be with us a short while; until a relative steps up. But the family's had 6 weeks to come up with a relative who qualifies (per CPS and Family Law), so she could be here for several months or so....either until her mother completes rehab and all that, or until Lil K is adopted. That generally happens when the child is about 18 months old and the parent fails to complete rehab and all the court-ordered programs. ...Didn't happen for me and Paxton, but sometimes you get a judge who makes stupid, inexplicable decisions.

Anyway, we're (suddenly) having a baby!

I'll be setting up the crib tomorrow morning and then we gotta go shop for diapers, bottles, formula and onesies and all that stuff. CPS babies always arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a few disposable diapers.
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WOW! This is so exciting, congratulations! Sending you our best from North Carolina for happy and healthy adventures with this sweet little one!
 
Lil K will arrive tomorrow morning around 10 or 11!

Her caseworker, Alie, said she'll bring K's case-folder within a couple hours after the baby gets here. That's pretty swift for CPS. Alie has called us 4 times now, including 2 calls during the weekend, and she went over a lot of details. She sounds like one of the good ones!
 
SeaBreeze said:
So glad you and Michelle are welcoming this little girl into your home, she's had it rough but she's soon to feel the love from you both. You're very kind, the baby is very lucky. 🧡
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Michelle is absolutely giddy. And she's thrilled that it's a girl. She's always wanted a daughter but she can't have children; lost her uterus to endometriosis over 10 years ago.

But I talked to her more than once about the possibility that Lil K won't be with us for more than a year and a half, 2 years at most, and maybe not longer than just a few months. Maybe even less if a loving relative with a good home is found. Michelle said she understands, but I told myself the same thing for the almost 3 years I had Paxton. You're aware that the odds favor losing the child, but it still hits really hard when it happens.

At least this time, she and I will have each other for support, through the whole thing and the aftermath too.
 
Lil K was welcomed a few hours ago. I won't be posting more pictures. It's very much frowned upon. But this one is kind of dark and she'll look very different just weeks from now, plus I cropped out the caseworker sitting next to me, so I'm taking the liberty just this once...probably.

Lil K is a mega-cutie!

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Are you sure that's you? You don't look like your avatar or other pictures you've shown! All your pics are Handsome, Of Course! not complaining. Baby is just a typical, average baby................in other words Gorgeous & Cute! Best of luck for you and Michelle!
 
Pepper said:
Are you sure that's you? You don't look like your avatar or other pictures you've shown! All your pics are Handsome, Of Course! not complaining. Baby is just a typical, average baby................in other words Gorgeous & Cute! Best of luck for you and Michelle!
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I've lost a lot of weight 🙁. Over 20 pounds now. But I've always said that avatar picture is my favorite; I was super happy, I'm all tan...it was a great day when it was taken. My daughter was up for a long visit. Plus, it's a studio portrait. They always make you look good with all the great lighting and stuff.

But yeah, that's me. Skinny me. Tired me. But I'm happy though.
 
Murrmurr said:
I've lost a lot of weight 🙁. Over 20 pounds now. But I've always said that avatar picture is my favorite; I was super happy, I'm all tan...it was a great day when it was taken. My daughter was up for a long visit. Plus, it's a studio portrait. They always make you look good with all the great lighting and stuff.

But yeah, that's me. Skinny me. Tired me. But I'm happy though.
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Oh, also, Michelle dyed my soul-patch. 😄
 
Murrmurr said:
Lil K was welcomed a few hours ago. I won't be posting more pictures. It's very much frowned upon. But this one is kind of dark and she'll look very different just weeks from now, plus I cropped out the caseworker sitting next to me, so I'm taking the liberty just this once...probably.

Lil K is a mega-cutie!

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Thanks for sharing this photo, she looks so sweet, I wish the best for you all. 🧡
 
Murrmurr said:
Michelle is absolutely giddy. And she's thrilled that it's a girl. She's always wanted a daughter but she can't have children; lost her uterus to endometriosis over 10 years ago.

But I talked to her more than once about the possibility that Lil K won't be with us for more than a year and a half, 2 years at most, and maybe not longer than just a few months. Maybe even less if a loving relative with a good home is found. Michelle said she understands, but I told myself the same thing for the almost 3 years I had Paxton. You're aware that the odds favor losing the child, but it still hits really hard when it happens.

At least this time, she and I will have each other for support, through the whole thing and the aftermath too.
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You are both good people with warm loving hearts. I hope the future is good for both of you and the baby.....hugs and love to you all. 💚
 
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