*Share your November referral with the us! E-mail us with the following information:
* Baby's Chinese Name
* Baby's Anticipated Name
* Date of Birth
* Orphanage
* Province
* Vital Statistics
Please scan photo at 72 dpi and save photo as a .jpg file.
*Make color copies of the referral photos (you may want to laminate them) and put the originals away for safekeeping.
*Update family documents such as wills, life insurance, trusts, and medical -- make sure it references the newest addition to your family.
*Prepare packing list -- practice packing.
*Research your child's name, province and orphanage. Try to find other families who have traveled there and see if they have recommendations.
*Call pediatrician and schedule an appointment for 2 weeks after you return.
*Meet with pediatrician to discuss/review any medical needs or concerns you may have. (see pediatrician questions)
*Start purchasing items on your packing list.
*Buy/learn how to use camera or video camera. Purchase electrical adapters and extra batteries if needed.
*Talk to your agency about how much cash you will need. Talk to your bank about obtaining new, large bills if needed.
*Determine if there are any additional baby care items or furniture you still need to purchase.
*Put together any baby furniture items that you may use the first few weeks you are home such as high chair, bouncer, etc.
*Start organizing paperwork in plastic folders for travel.
*Send care package to orphanage for baby. Send disposable camera and translated questions to orphanage.
