Things are continuing to move at lightening speed here. Since we last chatted we were able to get our fingerprints done yesterday. We also scheduled our home visit for today (yikes!) and wrangled up our house-cleaner and wayward landscaper to help make the house a teeny tiny bit presentable.
We also had a long conference call with our consultant and Ms FoodNetwork's mom. If you've ever met our consultant, you know she likes to talk. So does Ms FoodNetwork's mom. Even though Mom was hesitant to talk to our consultant they really hit it off. We heard her concerns (none of which are about us but more about an agency or a lawyer having legal custody of the baby until finalization) and discussed some possible ways of mitigating her concerns and protecting the baby and birthfamilies's rights.
We were completely exhausted after the 2 hour marathon conference call. But really pleased that things are definitely in motion.
We went out for a quick sushi and sake celebratory dinner and then tried to watch an episode of The Wire (Season 3, Episode 1). We were both so drained that we dozed off an on during the show and finally plopped into bed at the late hour of 9 pm.
We've been on fast forward all day today getting the house ready and making phone calls. The social worker is due any minute. I'm sure it will go fine. Then we'll call the Ms FoodNetwork and catch up on her day. With a little luck we'll be on a plane headed east by Thursday at the latest.
I'll post again after the visit with some advice questions regarding travel specifics.
Sorry to keep y'all waiting today! Thanks for all the support and good wishes. You're the best. Really you are.
ack! i'm so psyched. keep us posted!
Posted by: amy shat | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 16:07
OMG, OMG so excited for you. Praying all will go well. Big hugs from Perth!
Posted by: Sarah P | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 16:55
I just have this incredible feeling of...expectantness...for you. I know there are still plenty of possible turning points ahead, but I'm so very, very hopeful for you.
May this be unequivocally IT.
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 16:59
thursday?! you're not kidding about lightning speed! all good thoughts!
Posted by: elana | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 17:06
I'm just exhausted for you.... you do realize you may not sleep again for 6 months or so.... hee hee!
Posted by: jen | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 19:41
Wow, that is A LOT! All the best to you as you leave town and things continue to move forward.
(here from lfca)
Posted by: Hillary | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 21:38
I'm absolutely giddy that you may FINALLY be on the cusp of something spectacular. No one deserves this more than you and no one has been more patient! Crossing everything!
Posted by: wavybrains | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 21:58
Sounds very exciting. Hope the week goes well even if it is hectic.
Posted by: Michell | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 at 23:57
all sounding fantastic. So glad all the services are actually helping for a change! Glad you're getting some sleep, too.
Posted by: Thalia | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 03:23
Woot!
Posted by: daysgoby | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 07:20
Awesome, awesome news. I hope you get even more awesome news in the coming hours and days.
Posted by: kristylynne | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 08:43
This is just fantastic! So excited for you!
Posted by: Summer | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 08:53
ON the edge of my seat. Thanks for squeezing in an update. Not like you don't have other things to do or think about.
Posted by: Peeveme | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 09:17
wow! didn't I pick a great time to check in??
Good Luck!! Fingers crossed and waiting for an update!
Posted by: beagle | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 10:21
OMFG!!! Just tried to call you, but you're probably on a plane. OMFG! Waiting with bated breath!!!
Posted by: Francine | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 11:54
Wow! That is fast! I've been checking in on you regularly (DESPITE your bad blogging habit! (-: ) and these posts really made my day.
Hope it works out for you!!!!!!
Yellowgirl from the Southern Part of Heaven
Posted by: Yellowgirl | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 13:47
I'm out of breath just reading that!
Hoping very, very hard for you!
Posted by: Lut C. | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 14:24
Wow, on pins and needles over here!!
Posted by: louise | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 16:32
wonderful news!
Posted by: erin | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 16:51
woo hoo - can't wait to hear more!
Posted by: T | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 17:54
wow! it happens so fast! May all your hard work pay off with the fulfillment of your dreams
Posted by: Krista | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 18:15
Millie or should I now say Mommy? ;)
Posted by: Aimee | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 18:47
I had to de-lurke to say Wow! I'm so terribly excited for you guys! I so hope that all goes well, and you are bringing home baby very, very soon!
BTW - just a little bit of travel prep advice...
However you plan to travel, if it involves a car seat for baby, make a quick call the pediatrician you plan to use (or any, for that matter) and learn about newborns and car seat ettiqute. Dr. Google can probably answer this too...
Here's the gist - you should not leave a newborn in a car seat more than a certain length of time without a break. It's something like 3 hrs, but get the time from Dr.
Newborns can't support their neck, and since they don't lay flat in a car seat it is very hard on them physically to do long stints kinda squished down in the seat.
I don't say this to scare you. I just know that no matter HOW you travel, it will involve lots of TIME, and you might not have anyone think to tell you this!
Sure hoping like hell that all goes well for you guys.
Posted by: Nearlydawn | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 21:43
wow! I'm so excited for you! Thanks for updating. :)
Posted by: PBfish | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 22:17
Ohmygod,ohmygod,ohmygod! So frickin' excited for you. Sending you strength for everything to come!
Posted by: Sue | Thursday, 13 August 2009 at 16:25