Welcome to our group. Don't worry about starting class late, I'm sure there is plenty of time to catch up. Your family sounds wonderful. I to have alot of furbabies 4 dogs, Llasa, Carine, Yorkie and Silky and 7 cats, they are my babies too. Sorry to hear about your daughters miscarriage, I'm sure the baby you made will always be very special. I actually learned to reborn to make memorial babies, they are my true passion. Years ago my son was born still at 22 weeks and in the past 5 years I have met so many ladys on the internet that have lost children so I needed a way to reach out and comfort them, my reborns offer a little comfort to their aching hearts.
It's great to have you here, would love to see pics of your family. I love large families and I'm amazed at your kindness with your foster son, how incredible that must be.
Good luck in the class, remember everyone is here to help you through. Hope to see you around alot.