Yes, I understand that we need to do all of the normal things for a foster carer, I don't expect her to be dropped off next week. I've been told it'll be 6-9 months. I'm just asking if anyone has any experience with this type of fostering, as it wasn't something we discussed when we last went to an info night.

WRT not getting my hopes up - after 5 miscarriages and 7 years of trying for a baby, and then having to give up on my dreams of having a family, I'm used to dealing with things not turning out the way I want them to. Within seconds of getting the phone call though, my hopes were as high as they've ever been, and I already love this little girl like she was my own. It may not be easy, but it'll definitely be worth it.