Adoption days

We went to our adoption class today. A birthmom panel and an adult adoptee panel. It was nice. It is WAY windy here - crazy. I'm on no allergy drugs until Wednesday morning - UGH. We decided I WILL get braces. I go on Wednesday (anyone want to sit Ellie for like 3 hours on Wednesday morning?) to do stuff and see what comes next. AH! Any advice for former-braces wearer out there?