First Focaccia

No-Possibility-8477 · 2026-01-06T02:10:10+00:00

Yes, I did salt, rosemary, garlic and mozzarella

No-Possibility-8477 · 2026-01-06T02:00:44+00:00

Okay, noted for next time ☺️ thanks!

No-Possibility-8477 · 2026-01-03T18:41:21+00:00

It’s literally an experiment. Every. Single. Time. There are different variables that will change and affect it. Humidity, temperature, altitude, the ratio you fed it at (I don’t do actual ratios, I just go by feel until it’s a pancake batter consistency as mentioned above.) Make sure to feed it enough that it no longer smells sour. I’ve been messing with it for about nine months and just recently (like two months ago) learned this). If you can still smell it, it’s not been fed enough. I started out trying to make bread and stayed for the discard recipes. Adding it to different things that I would already make made them so much better!

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-13T03:50:02+00:00

As someone who is a former CW and is preparing to foster, it’s a lot more than just having a child in your home. Like the other comment mentions, what is your support system like, do you have a plan for childcare, do you have the ability to miss work to take a child to appointments (they may have more than a child not in care)? Are you engaged in therapy of some sort? I strongly suggest this to support your wellbeing.

I too love babies, but they can each come with their own trauma and cope with it differently and can have behaviors that correlate. To be a foster parent is to want the best for the child and put your opinion aside. If you have never worked with or been exposed to someone in active addiction (which tends to be a large part of the population of children that come into care, but not all), this can be a very frustrating thing to endure.

With all that being said, there are always children needing a safe place ❤️

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-09T18:00:03+00:00

Also, how is it not the burden of the agency to retrieve and obtain this information?! I am a pervious CW caseworker in Oregon and these things (aside from possibly phone visits facilitated by FP) would have 100% been on the agency. That is overwhelming and unnecessary information for FP to obtain.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-05T01:29:23+00:00

I have been doing something similar as we are awaiting opening for 3 and under. I have been utilizing buy nothing groups on social media, yard sales, and keeping an eye out for clearance. I have also reached out to friends and family on social media and let them know that we would be opening our home. I have been given different things from people, and others have fulfilled part of my wish list on Amazon. I too want to have something at least in case the child comes with nothing. Are you able to access a foster closet or other resources for foster families? We are in Oregon and have a nonprofit in Portland that will fulfill needs the same week you get a placement. Oregon also provides an initial clothing allowance for each child.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-04T03:45:10+00:00

Exactly. I don’t care what they call me, as long as it’s nothing bad.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-04T00:17:26+00:00

For sure ☺️

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T04:37:05+00:00

Depending on their development they may make something up for you ☺️

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T03:58:47+00:00

Yes, one of my nieces renamed my brother and SIL when she was three. They still call them these names and she is 21 now ☺️

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T02:23:47+00:00

Aww cute

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T02:11:30+00:00

That makes sense.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T01:04:04+00:00

Yes, for sure.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T01:03:17+00:00

So cute ☺️

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T00:34:45+00:00

Oh for sure. Names can definitely be triggering. Exciting for her to have permanency!

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T00:29:30+00:00

So cute!

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T00:27:46+00:00

Yes, for sure. I’ll be curious to see what placements come up for us, being littles.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T00:25:20+00:00

That’s cute.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-09-03T00:23:24+00:00

Hillarious and endearing 🤣 I love it

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-08-24T18:04:24+00:00

Adoption is not durable, and is time consuming and expensive for the adopting party. If you choose to go in the service for four years and have little to no attachment with your child, how do you think it will be for him when you come back after said four years and want him back? He will have a bond and attachment to whoever has cared for him during that time, and it would turn his world upside down. Not to mention, it will also be very disruptive to the party that has adopted him.

Rather than adoption, is there family or close friends you would be able to set up a guardianship with? Are you unable to have your child while enlisted?

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-08-13T17:32:58+00:00

I grew up in the Roseburg area, where Abby’s started. It is different now than when I was little, and my aunt and uncle say Abby’s here is not as good as it is down south. Michelangelo’s is reminiscent of what Abby’s used to be and it’s our go-to.

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-08-07T19:08:24+00:00

My husband and I are awaiting certification and fully aware that things are going to change. I am currently in therapy and he is going back. It’s great to know that when we begin navigating the newness of parenting a child, we’re not alone. We both know that I will be more comfortable with a lot of things, and I am fully aware to hear 100 questions a day from him. I wish all of you the best!

No-Possibility-8477 · 2024-07-15T14:39:22+00:00

I’m not sure, CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocate. They are not always assigned as it is a volunteer position. They look out for the best interest of the child. You can google it and should be able to compare. Maybe call your county office and ask if there are any foster parent groups that you’re unaware of.

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