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Well, as those of you who have done foster care know, you never know what will happen.

The 4yo girl is with her mom until a court order comes through. There is also a 7yo and 9yo that mom has already lost and are permanently placed with grandma. They moved the 4yo from grandma because she was acting out and pulling out her hair. I think they were going to leave her with mom until the baby was born with cocaine in her system. So, this week they will decide if she comes to us or to her aunt.

BUT, we got to pick the newborn up at the hospital on Friday and I must say, I AM IN LOVE!!! She is the most beautiful baby and very easy. The nurses were amazed that she wasn't having serious withdrawls. She had been on oxygen and antibiotics because of an infection she got from mom, but other than that she is eating and sleeping and pooping and making us smile like I never thought I would.

HOW DO YOU NOT GET ATTACHED? We had to take her for a visit on Saturday and it almost killed me to leave her with her mom for an hour. How do you deal with her going home in 3-6 months? I keep trying to tell myself that whatever love and security she has now will last her a lifetime, but it still hurts my heart to think about losing her.

Thanks for all your suggestions. I printed them out for Amy in case the 4yo comes we'll have our cheat sheets to check with.

I'll keep you posted,
Ali