UPDATE AFTER 1ST HEARING:

Today was our first hearing, finally.

The children all remain in placement and will undergo their physical exams. (I'm unsure why this hasn't been done, yet) When things check out correctly, the baby should be home before the next hearing, on the 18th of next month.

This is the part I've been waiting for- not only to have the baby back home again, but to hear the results of the exams. I only hope that they get done soon. Because it needs to be done immediately (just like the CPS caseworker told me) I want it done, asap. That way, I will know.... and the kids can get the correct kind of therapy- either just to learn right from wrong.... or learning to live after molestation.

My two older children will definately get the kind of intense therapy they need, beginning soon. I'll make a point to ensure that all issues are gone over, including the lying problem my daughter has had for quite some time.

In a way, I feel like I'm getting my hopes up... that in a way, I'm expecting my children to come back without all the stress that goes along with ADHD and bipolar... but, I'm now trying to prepare myself for continued stress for when they do return- I can't expect miracles and they're still my babies, after all.

*sigh!*

So- there's my basic rundown for today's events. And now, we focus on getting as much visitation as we can with my kids. Thank you so much to those who have been keeping up with all this. It's so nice having an understanding ear.