* Check into luggage restrictions for airlines. China has a strict 44 pound weight limit per suitcase. Consider upgrading to first class on Chinese airline - it's inexpensive and the weight restriction increases.
* Buy or borrow luggage if needed.
* Check into frequent flyer mileage.
* Check the weather for the Provinces you will be visiting.
* Make final purchases for the Packing List - start packing!!
* Call family doctor for adult antibiotics - (just in case. . )
* Notify insurance company
* Notify your credit card company (So they will expect charges from China). See which ones charge a conversion rate.
* Arrange for child care / pet sitter or hire a house sitter.
* Arrange a list of emergency numbers and leave some money for the house sitter in case of an emergency. Ask that they stock the fridge the day before you arrive home.
* Arrange drop-off and pick-up from the airport (make sure there will be a carseat for the trip home).
* Double check that you have all necessary baby care items for when you return.
* Get travelers checks and cash from your bank.
* Arrange for someone to be able to send or receive emergency faxes from China
* Arrange for long distance phone lan or calling card
* Make a list of credit card numbers (and phone numbers of these companies), family phone numbers, insurance phone numbers, pediatrician's and family doctor's numbers.
* Make a list of any e-mail addresses you will need. If you plan to send an updates to a list of people, assign one person to receive your e-mail and forward them to everyone else. Bring that person's e-mail address with you.
* Make a list of people to buy gifts for.
* Get last Hepatitis shot.
* Obtain leave/vacation from employer.
* Set Yahoo Lists to "no mail"
* Put tags on luggage, including China locations.
* Make sure all immunizations are completed.
* Put your mail on hold at the post office.
* Stop your paper for the time you will be away.
* Stock up on supplies at home to save need to rush to the store upon your return.
* Make and store frozen dinners for return.
