Creating a pdf that contains forms

I am trying to create a pdf that combines three pdfs and several forms that I created in LiveCycle Designer ES 8.2. I have enabled using Reader to complete the forms so that they can be saved once completed.
My problem is that when I try to combine file in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, it won't let me add the forms because they are Adobe XMS forms.
I did not intend to save the forms as XML forms, so I'm wondering how to save the forms so that they can be combined into one pdf.
I tried the portfolio option, but feel that this format will be confusing to the people who need to use the packet.

I actually found a workaround, although it doesn't save a lot of work...
I opened the form I created in Designer in Acrobat, and then I printed it to a file. That generated a post-script file, which I ran through the Distiller to create a new pdf that is unaffected by the XML problem.
Yes, I had to re-enter my fields, but at least I didn't lose all of the work - and formatting - I did in Designer.
Cindy

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