Hi Everyone
Just had to say that I don't really have any good techniques but would advise to play it by ear about what you say to whom, you get a little bit instinctive on this one as time goes by I think!

The bottom line I find is that most people just do not get it and will NEVER get it! It ...

Hi Alison, just to let you know that I have sent you mya email address under private message so I hope it o.k.

Hi Alison,
What a nice surprise to hear from you so soon but sorry that you are feeling out of control again, I can understand what you mean by that!

We had an initial interview with a social worker around Feb/March time, I guess it lasted 2/3 hours maybe. We both came away feeling slightly annoyed ...

Hi Girls, hope that you are both o.k. I know that we don't post much anymore so you may not get this for ages but I think that it is nice to stay in touch so.........

Our news is that we are def adopting from China and start our prep course in Barnet on 26th and hopefully our homestudy in July ...

Hi Girls,
Just wanted to say hi and hope that you are both o.k.

I have a bit of news, we have a meeting with a social worker re intercountry adoption (China or USA) on 14th March.

Have spent the weeks following xmas coming round to the realisation that enough is enough with the ivf and starting to ...

Hi Girls,
Just wanted to say that I know this is a funny time of year for all of us but that I hope you all have a few too many drinks and a bit of fun over the holidays. Peace of mind is what I wish for all of us for 2006, lets hope we get there.

We are in Kent for Christmas Day with my in-laws, I ...

Hi Girls,
Just logged on for the first time in ages, should not have left it so long!

Have a great time on Thursday. I actually have to come to London this Friday and I have college now on a Thursday so I won't be able to make it this time.

Will make a point of writing a much longer & more ...

Hi Grace, Alison,
Thanks for your posts, they helped and I feel a bit more positive now.

We went to our information day on Fri (yes Grace it was in Barnet) and I found it really helpful and encouraging, although I know that intercountry adoption will be a real challenge.

One thing that bothered ...

Hi Girls,
Sorry I haven't been about much recently. To be honest I have been a bit low and this didn't make me feel like posting.

Last October I went onto anti-depressants because I just couldn't seem to pick myself up after our last attempt, they helped but now I am slowly coming off and feeling a ...

Alison,
I am so so sorry.

What can I say except that it is such a blow yet again for both of you, just not fair.

I hope that us being here helps a little. As Grace says just log on whenever you want and get some of it out of your system. We don't mind how long the posts are we have all been there ...

Thinking of you Alison, Love Amanda xxx

Hi Alison,
Thanks for a really nice lunch yesterday, it was so nice to get together and have a chat. Glad to hear that you started last night after all the delay.
Luce, Lou, Grace, sorry that you couldn't make it but hopefully see you all another time.
Lou, Spain sounded like a horrible experience ...

Hi Girls,
Just to say that I will be in Browns at 1pm tomorrow but will check board last thing tonight just in case anyone has any change of plans. Weather not looking too promising at the moment anyway so don't think we will miss not being outside too much!

Love Amanda x

Hi there,
1pm is fine for me, don't mind where we go at all.

There is St Crispins place/walk?, I think that is what it is called, which is just off Oxford Street with outside seating but am really happy to go anywhere.

Amanda x

Hi Girls,
Just to say that I now plan to be in London next Fri, 6th May and that a lunch/late lunchtime would suit me if anyone else can make it.

Take Care, Amanda x