Hola!

So I have made this blog to journal my time in Guatemala with Madeline. I'm Guatemala bound in 12 days, and it seems that the days are flying by!

I also wanted to put an update in here about my mom. She had a lung transplant last week and is doing wonderfully! She is due to leave the hospital anyday. She is up walking the halls of the hospital, walking steps, and pedalling on a bike. For the next three months she will be going to the hospital 3x a week for tests, rehab, etc! I am so proud of her. Before, my mother couldn't walk a few feet from the living room to the powder room without gasping for air. Now she can! :) Way to go, Mom!

Now onto the trip details.. I'm leaving July 24.. and will arrive to Guatemala at 11:24 AM. I am undecided on whether or not I will have them bring Madeline to me that night or the next morning. Any suggestions?

I'm doing a whole lot of packing. I've ordered 6 cans of lactofree enfamil, a pink baby pool, a new duffle bag, new clothes.. Madeline is set with more clothes then one baby girl should ever have! I need to pick up some board books, and bath toys. Then I'm pretty sure she is done... :)

I can't believe I will hold my daughter in just a few days. This hasn't sunk in quite yet, if you can't tell. I haven't seen this sweet child since November! I have had a few friends mention how calm I have been about my case.. and I'm sure it IS because I will see Madeline in a few days, not only see her, but I'll be down there with her until the end. I don't have any concerns about PGN this time around. If I get another KO, I'll be surprised, but.. it is out of my control. So, whatever happens, happens... but I'll be focusing on Madeline. :)