Okay, you would think that since I got the news last week that I finally was going to Kaz I would have been running around doing all sorts of tasks vital to my departure. The irony is, I haven't been able to do most the preparations that I have left! No LOI yet, so no specific dates yet-- so I can't make my plane reservations yet. I tried alerting my credit card co. that I would be traveling, but their approval for international charges is only good for 30 days, so I have to do that again right before I leave. I can't even put a hold on my mail yet, because to do it online you have to do it within 14 days of your requested hold date.
My 2 accomplishments over the last several days? I did a lot(!) of my Christmas shopping, and I had my phone consult with Dr. Gail Farber of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. For anyone who is reading who is not going through the adoption process, Dr. Farber is a pediatrician that specializes in treating adopted children. During the first couple of days after I meet my baby, I will send Dr. Farber photos and as much information as I have on the baby's medical history and she will be advise me on the baby's general health, development and any potential problems she foresees. In addition, she will advise me on more practical matters, like feeding and techniques for promoting attachment. The discussion talk was very informative, and now I have at least one major thing accomplished. By the way, Dr. Farber was very clear in her explanations and very patient with my questions, so anyone who is still trying to decide on an adoption specialist definitely check out the CHOP program. Here is the link: http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/service.jsp?id=73553
So that's as far as I've gotten. My "travel meeting" is scheduled for tomorrow, so I hope to have more information after that.
And one of these days, I really should open up one of the books in my now vast "Learn to Speak Russian" collection.. That I could start right now, but I am avoiding!
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Your doctor sounds fabulous and all of the ducks are lining up (they just need a little tape on the floor to show them where the row is). :)
Funny you should mention learning Russian. I finally started my 30 minutes a day Pimsleur to learn Russian. It is rather interesting.
I hope you get your LOI so you can book your tickets. Glad you have your Christmas Shopping done, I am too just about done, since I am not sure when my LOI will arrive, adn I have been told I would have 1 week notice from LOI to travel, so I wanted to be somewhat prepared. Yeah right.
Glad to be following your blog.
Sandi
Well, you are doing well! The doctor thing is SO important, so that is a hugely good thing that you have now checked off your list. And, the learning Russian thing is great - I have to say that I am so over the moon about going over there and so tired from lack of sleep that I can barely remember what I did 10 minutes ago, no less learn a new language. Thank goodness we'll have translators! My brain is MUSH. So good for you for trying!
I need to do the Dr thing like you just did. we are not traveling until next year, but I Need to contact a Dr. There is one here where I live, but he doesn't guarantee a quick diagnosis over the phone or via email, and then, well, what is the point.
I have been playing my Russian CD to learn some things, but then i get so tired of it!!
I found Pimsleur made learning Russian really fun and easy. We hosted a Russian orphan last summer and it was great to be able to converse with him on some level (besides gesturing and drawing pictograms).
Sounds like you are making progress. I hope evertthing goes well and don't forget to relax and just enjoy your trip.
I just got my 171H today so I am some time behind you, but sooo excited for you!!!!
Tosha and Family
I keep checking back to hear if there is any news. Did you get the LOI? Was it beautiful? In Russian? Did you make your flights? Hear any specifics about your child? Do tell!
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