Jane is a single adoptive mother to 5-year-old Callum. She speaks about her experiences of becoming a mum and how her support network has helped.
“It really is a joy. I was thinking about this yesterday. One of my passions is photography. And now Callum has his own camera, so we both have cameras and take pictures. His pictures are so good and there is even a little competition! I also see some things of me in him. For example, phrases I use, and little quirks or gestures in our family. He is now doing the same. So I can see he is settling in and becoming more of himself.
“I have a really strong support structure around us. From the school, the teachers, social workers and others. My family are also incredibly important to us. We have different family WhatsApp groups. My sisters are both teachers, so any concerns about Callum’s school I can go straight to them. One of my sisters lives with us.
“It is hard work but it is a joy and privilege to be his mum.”
“When I compare my network now to as far back as my assessment in 2021, most people are still the same, I have a good balance of friends with and without children. I have a friend who has a daughter slightly older than Callum – and they get on really well, so quite often my friend will take him out for the day. I also have a male friend who visits me a lot and loves spending time with Callum. They get on really well. My parents are also very supportive, we regularly go there for Sunday lunch and Callum sometimes stays over with them.”
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