Good news! TA's (Travel Approvals) have been mailed from the CCA*A. Our agency was notified today that TA's were sent out yesterday. So, we should be getting our approval soon, there are still a couple of steps before we know for sure that our travel dates are solidified and thus we cannot buy our tickets yet, but we're getting close!
Tentative travel dates subject to change:
Thurs, June 4. leave the US
Fri, June 5, arrive in BJ
Sat,June 6 , sightseeing in BJ : TianAnMen Square, Forbidden City and the Great Wall (Juyongguan), lunch is included; CHI orientation
Sun,June 7 , fly to province, ;(may meet children this day)
Mon,June 8, or meet your child and do adoption process
Tues-Sat,June 9-13 free days and sightseeing while waiting for the paperwork for your children
Sun, June 14, Fly to Guangzhou
Mon,June 15, free day
Tues, June 16, medical exam for children,
Wed, June 17.first choice for ACS appt
Thurs, June 18 take oath at the ACS and get child’s visa late in the day (depending on confirmed date at the ACS)
Fri, June 19 , return to US. (depending on the confirmed ACS appt date)
I have soo much to do. I am trying hard to not freak out and just take one thing at a time, however, there are so many unknowns and it's hard to feel prepared.
I'm really excited for my baby shower this Saturday! My mom, family, and friends have done so much for this special day. I was at my mom's house the other day and she had huge ladders in her living room and I asked, "What are you doing?" She said, "Preparing for your shower!" :) I have such an amazing, wonderful, supportive network around me, I truly don't know what I would be doing right now without all of you!!
Below are a couple more pictures of the nursery. The picture above the crib is Steph's artwork. It is so beautiful, the camera shot really doesn't do it justice. Thanks again Steph!
6 comments:
Her nursery is so beautiful. I am speechless. You have done such an amazing job!
I am over the moon excited that your TA is on its way! I was wondering if you would hear something soon... It looks like you have your dates pretty nailed down. Hopefully everything will be concrete soon. My prayers are with you. You are one step closer to your precious Lauren!
I can't believe CHI knew that TA's were being mailed before they actually arrived. How exciting!!!!
I'm sure you're stressed about everything that needs to be done to get ready for this trip...it's crazy how so many things have to wait until the last minute to be finalized when it comes to adoption travel. But, have confidence in knowing that thousands of families have done this before you...if they can do it, YOU FOR SURE can do it!!!
You're moving forward again....YEAH!!!
See you Saturday!
Love Lauren's nursery, so beautiful! YEAHHHHH for TA's!!!! Can't wait to hear all about your shower...I'm there in spirit.
Less than 30 days til Lauren. Can you believe it? Her nursery is precious - very sweet. Steph's artwork is the best.
Yeah!! It all sounds so exciting!! I really hope you enjoy your trip. We loved traveling around China. We went through Hong Kong, so we never got to see The Great Wall. I hope we get to see it the second time around. I love Lauren's room! It's just beautiful!!
I am so excited for you!! I had every intention of being there yesterday, but Claire and I came down with a bad cold...still not feeling great! I hope you'll let me come visit in June and celebrate Lauren with you!!
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