Aimee: Congratulations on starting your own business! After all you went through with these last two employers, it must feel liberating to finally work for yourself. How much notice are your required to give? Do you have any patients lined up? Are you bound by any non-compete agreements?
I am sorry it is a bittersweet time. But it must be a comfort to know you will soon be spending more time with Aaron. And even though this opportunity seems to close the door on another biological child, there is still the possibity, however remote, that you could reopen that door by lining up a partner to temporarily take over your practice. You never how dh's decision, your financial situation, etc. might change over the upcoming years. I don't know how these things work, but I suspect owning a business might give you some advantage when it comes to adoption too.
As for Maranda, you are right. My scrawny preemie is now a chubby 20 lb. toddler. She is so fast...I'm too old to keep up
I haven't seen any place to post pictures on this new site yet. Should I just send you a private message or should I post it in the discussion? I would use the Yahoo site but this seems like a much better place and the Yahoo service is pretty flaky these days.
Best of luck with your new venture!