Ups and Downs

One day I am picking out baby blankets; the next I am freezing a casserole to prepare for my surgery! I can't wait until that is OVER so I can fully look forward to being a mom. On the surgery front I am preparing to have EIGHT WEEKS off of recovery. On the adoption front we have started the first part of our home study. (so far a lot of paperwork, we have to get physicals, finger prints, submit a background check, and fill out MORE paperwork) We have 3 friends who are writing us reference letters and filling out questionnaires on us. After the first part is completed we have our first meeting with our social worker. Did everyone have a good Christmas. For my IF friends the holidays can be really hard and I think of everyone often!