Can't the social worker contact the DSS people at the other hospital and
prepare them for the possibility that she might deliver there? Give them
the heads up on the history, options and plans? It doesn't seem
unreasonable.
I hope that this all works out. I love the idea of the blanket. Hugs.
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"Cyndie" <CyndieLouWho@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> The babys social worker came today. She thinks it would be a good idea
> to go and visit the birth mother. She told me where she was located. I
> am going to call in the morning to get visiting information. I would
> like to go and see her Sunday.
>
> We discussed the twins a little. There is a small snafu that make make
> caring for the twins not happen. Here is the scoop.
>
> If she gives birth in the current hospital she is in, her case will
> remain with her current worker. They all know I want to care for her
> twins. There is a chance she may be transferred to a new location.
> Because of this, she may give birth in a new hospital. This would mean
> her case would go to a new DSS office. If it's in an office where
> nobody knows the situation, I may not get to care for the twins because
> nobody in the office knows me or my intentions.
>
> The babys worker is going to talk to her attorney and guardian. She is
> going to tell them if the twins go into state care, I want to take care
> of them. Between me and the worker, we are going to make sure enough
> people know.
>
> While I am at the visit with the birth mother this weekend, I am sure
> she is going to discuss her pregnancy. I am going to tell her that if
> her babies get put into care. I will take care of them so they can be
> with their sibling. I am also going to tell her she needs to let enough
> people know of her wishes. Thats IF she wants me to take care of them.
> I cant see any reason why she wouldnt.
>
> I am hoping due to her high risk pregnancy, she wont get transferred
> and will stay in her area.
>
> I made a beautifl fleece blankert to bring to the birth mother. I
> wanted to bring her something and thought a blanket would offer warmth
> and comfort. I am a little nervous about seeing her. I have only known
> her while she is on medication. I wonder what she is going to be like
> off??
>
> So thats the recent scoop. The next few months I really need to keep on
> top of this and remain in some sort of contact with the birth mother. I
> am praying her case remains in her area...if it doesnt and it goes to
> an office other than mine or hers. I am probably screwed. I dont think
> thats fair to these siblings...I am going to do all I can to keep them
> togethar
>
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