• 30 The (Season One) Finale: The Celebration Hearing
    Feb 28 2026

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their experience of the Celebration Hearing and how they got Baby M's adoption certificate in time to apply for a passport. They also mention government funded childcare for previously looked after children, and dive into the final 'question time' of the season (you know you all missed it!!)

    Get in touch with us at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    Thanks for listening!

    Mr and Mrs M xx

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    31 mins
  • 29 The Adoption Order!
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share the exciting news of the adoption order being granted! Woohoo!

    We also share what's next and some funny new words from Baby M.

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    24 mins
  • 28 Settling Into Nursery, Adoption Process Update & Birth Family Meet Up
    Nov 4 2025

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M has been getting on as he has been settling into nursery over the past 2 months. We also share where we're at in the adoption process. Lastly, they discuss the most recent Keeping In Touch session with birth family and how that went.

    We'd love to hear from you on adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

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    39 mins
  • 27 Applying for the Adoption Order
    Sep 1 2025

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe their recent house move, and how they applied slightly earlier than expected for the Adoption Order.

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    20 mins
  • 26 Another Court Hearing...or 2!
    Jul 21 2025

    In this (very belated) episode, Mr and Mrs M share how the updates in the court proceedings progressed and were communicated with them. Another court hearing (or two) occurred and various meetings took place.

    They also have some family news to share!

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    37 mins
  • 25 Still Waiting...but at least we know why now!
    May 5 2025

    In this episode Mrs M gives a mini-update to explain some of the delays.

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    6 mins
  • 24 Birth Family Meeting, CLA Review and an Update
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their first meeting with birth family, unusually before the adoption order has been granted. They also share where they are in the legal process as well as about a CLA review that they hosted in their home.

    If you would like to get in touch to share your experience, ask questions or simply to say hi, email us at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

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    44 mins
  • 23 Matching Panel
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed.

    They also share what happened on the day of matching panel itself, how they felt, and the outcome.

    We love to hear from our listeners. Get in touch at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

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    42 mins