Shortly after we adopted Isaiah, word got out that we’re good people who love kids, and we were approached by other birth moms who wanted to secure a safe and loving home to place their child in. We decided early on that we would never say no to a baby who needed a home, so we told the birth moms that we were interested. Ultimately they all decided to not place their child with us, and instead made the decision to parent.
Lately, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about when Isaiah will get to be a big brother. The answer is always the same. We aren’t pursuing another adoption right now, but our file is always current, and we will welcome any child who needs us. So in keeping with our word, we recently accepted a foster care placement of an infant boy.
You know how I love to share photos of Isaiah, so I hope you can understand this. I won’t be sharing photos of the newest member of our family. While he’s in our home, he is our family, but the fact remains that legally he isn’t, so I won’t be posting about him specifically.
This does not mean that he means any less to us than Isaiah. This means that we’re protecting him, and respecting him and the court system by not discussing his case outside of the legal system. While he is in our home, he will be treated the same as Isaiah.We aren’t treating his case as anything other than what it is. He is welcome in our home as long as he is placed here, no matter the length of time.
Fostering isn’t something we were planning to do, or actively pursuing. We have discussed it previously as something we might do in the future, but hadn’t had a plan or even an idea of when we would. When we were made aware of the situation, we knew we had to do something. My brothers came to my parents originally through the foster care system, so we knew what to expect, and had a general idea of what we would encounter.
It isn’t easy, it isn’t always fun, but it is always worth it.
So that’s where we are now. We’re currently a family of four, and he is a very happy little boy.
Fostering part 2 of 3
1. adopting through the foster care system by Mrs. Train2. Our Ever Changing Family by Mrs. Polish
3. Party of Three by Mrs. Polish
nectarine / 2771 posts
That’s amazing! I always wished there was a bee who was a foster parent because it’s something we are planning on doing in the near future. I bet Isaiah is a great big brother!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
I hope Isaiah and this LO will have so much fun together for however long you have him. I hope the adjustment is going well. Thinking of you guys!
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
This is amazing!!! You guys are so fantastic! Good luck to you all!!
nectarine / 2433 posts
Oh Polish! I am very happy for you and your family
grapefruit / 4663 posts
You guys are amazing. Congrats and good luck!
blogger / nectarine / 2600 posts
Congratulations!
coconut / 8475 posts
CONGRATULATIONS! This is incredible & I hope you enjoy eachothers’ love and company.
pomegranate / 3601 posts
Congratulations! What an exciting time.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
That is amazing! The baby is blessed to have people like you acting as his guardian angels!
kiwi / 566 posts
Congratulations! Have an amazing time as a family of 4, however long that is. I am constantly in awe of how loving your family is every time I read one of your posts. You rock, Mrs. Polish!
pomegranate / 3921 posts
What an inspiration you guys are! Thank you for sharing!
pineapple / 12053 posts
what a great attitude you and your DH have. congrats on the new family member and we’re here to support you in any way we can!
pomegranate / 3225 posts
Congrats! Wishing for the best for your family!
honeydew / 7909 posts
Such lucky little boys!
blogger / persimmon / 1398 posts
Congratulations!!! This is such an amazing story. I wish you all nothing but the best…
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Bless you. Seriously, you are amazing.
blogger / pear / 1563 posts
Congrats and blessings at the same time! Love you guys!
blogger / clementine / 998 posts
congrats!
apple seed / 3 posts
I think this is so admirable. Best wishes to your entire family!
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It’s so great to read about someone else fostering (and not necessarily adopting)! My husband and I foster and would be open to adopting if needed but aren’t actively pursuing it; we currently have a six month old son with us. People always assume that we are only fostering because we want to adopt, but the reality is that we cannot imagine saying “no” to a baby who needed a home and some love–no matter how long. When our son goes back to his mother soon, we will miss his terribly, but we will love him no less. We’re expecting in August, and the expectation seems to be that now we have our “own child” and we won’t foster any more. But my husband and I both know what a gift our foster children have been to us and how difficult it would be to close our home now that we know the need. What a blessing for you and your family! I am sure you’ve had some challenges adjusting to a new addition, but I also know the joy you all have in store for you. I’m so excited for you!
bananas / 9229 posts
Yaaaay!!! How exciting!!!
blogger / pomegranate / 3491 posts
You guys are such wonderful parents – congrats and good luck as you navigate this new family dynamic.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
So amazing…I hope all is well and that the boys are playing well together! Hugs!!
blogger / nectarine / 2010 posts
Congratulations again!
blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts
Congratulations! Wishing nothing but the best for your family.