Can I retain PDF created form fields if importing back to indesign?

Hello,
First time forum user here.
I have been trying to create an active form that would work as an internal approval form for any design job created in Indesign. I saw in other posts here that it is not possible to create this in Indesign so I designed my form in Indesign, created PDF & set up form fields within that Arobat file.
I now want to imprt this back into Indesign whilst maintaining the field functionality with the intention of it becoming a Library item.
Is this possible & what is the direction I would take to achieve this? I am not familiar with XML (which is what I tried but didn't understand what I had created).
Hope you can help,
Mel

Thanks Peter,
It was a bit of a long shot - I was trying to cheat the system somewhat but yes, your response is exactly what I have been coming up with.
What a great function this could be though for Design Studios everywhere and more - Design Checklists/Client Approvals/Printers Notes that can be modified to auto-fill as per set fields. Can sit it in the slug and it would be a great reference point for any stage of the job (well that's my studio/production manager head talking - nice neat documentation... LOVE IT!
Guess I will have to rely on Acrobat to get me through.
Appreciate your time.
Mel

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