Update Photos!!

I received updated photos of M on June 22nd.   I was a little sadden by the photos as she doesn't look as happy in these pictures.   I later realized that she is wearing a sweat suit in June.  I have been told it is very hot in southern China during the summer.    Maybe she is really hot, just woke up or I'm being overly sensitive.  I will see her in 8 days which is amazing and  I can make sure she is safe, happy and healthy.

Here's my bundle of joy:

Travel Details

It was one crazy week!  I received Travel Approval on June 22, 2011.  The next day I was given my Consulate Appointment for July 18th and an arrival date in Hong Kong set for July 8th.  I had to contact a travel agent, Todd, who was fantastic and arranged my air travel that night.  I leave at 6:30AM on July 7th, arrive in New York a few hours later and sit around until my flight at 7:30pm.  I don't mind people watching it will be fine.  Oh, I'm traveling solo but my agency group is large with nine families who all seem to be friendly and helpful. 

The most important information:  I will meet M on July 10, 2011.  I'm quite excited and extremely nervous.  I think this is natural but that doesn't alleviate my anxiety.  I have been shopping like a mad women to get everything on my packing list.  I haven't a clue how to get every item in my suitcase. 

Here are some of the more important dates of my schedule:

7/7 Leave the U.S. for Hong Kong.

7/8 Arrive in Hong Kong. 

7/9   Tour in Hong Kong. 

7/10 Leave Hong Kong for Nanchang

Receive your baby at the hotel this afternoon! Congratulations!!

7/15  Leave Nanchang for Guangzhou 

7/16 Have your child’s visa physical and visa photo taken this morning. Bring supplies (water, snack, etc.).

7/18 Today is your Consulate appointment. 
Go to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath in the afternoon. 

7/19 Go to the U.S. Consulate to receive your child’s visa packet

7/20 Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing.    
   
WELCOME HOME!