Received word today that a “no merit” finding was finally issued in our case. Biomom has 30 days to appeal this to the state supreme court. If February 8th comes, and no appeal, we can actually set an adoption date.
Some girls doodle in their notebooks hypothetical married names, I admit to doodling my kids new names.
I imagine a lot of things about our adoption day, but what I imagine most is telling Carrot we actually have a date set. I can’t wait to see her face light up.
Erat Mama 
Good luck! I hope everything works out for you.
Great news!!! Hope the court gets a move on.