My physical went well. I checked out all healthy. I have to go on Friday to have the TB test read, but then we should be all set. (Provided I pass the HIV test and urine drug test!!) The doctor signed the medical release form and will updated it with the test results on Friday. No big news to you all, but even the small steps are exciting to me!

Well they were happy with everything in my doctors letter except for one thing. So next week I have a complete physical. If he signs me off as healthy then we are good to go! Shouldn't be a problem, unless I have developed something that I don't know about yet! Everyone in the family has to have a physical at some point in the process, I just get to have mine out of the way sooner!

Since most people seem to gain between 30-40 lbs while they are having a baby, I have decided this time to lose 40 while "having" this baby. I didn't want to post about it until I had a good start, but I think maybe it will keep me motivated knowing people can check in on me! I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 9 lbs. Nothing fabulous, but a good start.

Well, the letter is in! The doctor initially faxed it on Friday Feb. 29 but on Tuesday Bethany said they hadn't rec'd it. I had them fax another copy on Tuesday. Today I heard back that they had rec'd it and are sending it to Grand Rapids (I believe that is where Bethany's main office is) for approval. Don't know how long that will take but at least we have some progress! The more I visit other people's blogs and various adoption websites the more I am realizing there is just no way to rush this process. Whether I like it or not, we are in for a long ride.