Last leg

We are feeling the heat (not the Delhi heat, well not yet!) to get things done but as far as our check list goes here it is: 

• NURSERY- pretty much done, just have to put a baby in there. We assembled the storage unit and stocked it with bottles, diapers, creams, etc.

• FLIGHTS- after much thought and holding out until we get a call, i spoke to the staff and Dr. Shivani and it doesn't look like we have any issues with preterm labor, since we only have 4 weeks before we were gonna fly out anyways. So since Air India is on strike and all we bit the bullet and purchased 2 round trip tickets for 4 wks!! we will arrive 1 wk before birth and give ourselves 3 wks after birth...$275 to change tickets can you imagine..oh wait yes you can. 
• PACKING SUITCASES- we started this week and feel really lazy to get far..i've been taking more breaks than packing but we did it...we have all the goods for baby and us in 4 suitcases and 2 carry-ons. 
• USA EXIT PROCESS- not much here as we just have all our documents ready to go (our passports, marriage cert, birth cert, SS statements) we really didn't make tons of copies, 1 each of everything hopefully that will be enough. I guess we will depend on Poonam once we hire her and get there. 
• OUR ESCAPE PLAN- this has been my ulcer ...since we havent told EVERYONE about our plans because after 4 negatives people start to talk about our India option and think we should not go back...so we left it up to the  imagination when we said we are expecting...to vague? well who cares i've dealt with gossip, rumors, the absent minded and then some, so my personal choices are my happiness, they can suck it. So now since we will be away for 4 wks what will our excuse be when someone wants to come over?? hmmm
• BABY and SURROGATE- ahhh the blessing from God! What can i say but i am so happy with our surrogate and baby's progress...they both are healthy and progressing nicely, says the docs. Our next scan is June 19th. Final payment (well from here) has been made and all expenses will be in India now...GOD HELP ME on that one.

We are thrilled with everything. I can't tell you how long we have waited for this and can't believe we are actually picking up our baby soon, who me? nah, its someone else, oh wait it is me!! My number is up and my wait is over (well for the next few weeks)...I just wanna get there and hold our baby! I am terrified not only of being a parent but of the DELHI HEAT!! I don't do well with heat, i usually pass out (only once in South America, come on don't judge me, LOL). SO i will have to order CASES upon CASES of water for our room! Thank you all for such wonderful support, we have been so blessed with our Surro-Buddies and when i tell people about you all they are so happy we have such GREAT friends :)