Christmas? In February?
Well, it feels that way anyway. We anxiously stalk the mailbox (both physical and email) for the next packet, piece of paper, or scrap of information. Also, the FedEx and UPS guys are frequent visitors due to the (somewhat restrained this time) retail therapy that is helping me cope. Oh, and the joy when we get that unexpected mail/email with good news – well, that’s better than any gift.
Today brought us our official I800 approval letter, an email from the NVC (National Visa Center) notifying us that our petition was entered into the system on 2/8, and an email from our agency letting us know that the required documents have been fed-ex’d to Guangzhou and will be hand carried to the consulate as soon as NVC cables our approval. Oh, and a Lamaze Dee-Dee the Dragon to take with us to China.
This whole process seems so surreal to me. We waited so long (relatively – nothing compared to the 60+ months people are waiting now) for Ava that it seems like this whole thing with Merry is moving lightning fast (again – relative). We’ve consistently hit the best case scenario dates and I think we’re solidly on track for travel in/around April. As always, this timeline is subject to change and travel could be delayed due to the gigantic trade fair in Guangzhou in April but – - – wow.
We’re going to China again. And bringing back another baby. Wow.
(OMG! I’M NOT READY!!)
(Ava is though. She can hardly wait.)
Just think how much easier it will be for you this time. I think of reading in your blog, last time in China, that you would “never do this again”. It will be just fine. You are an experienced, loving Mom. Is Ava going along? Looking forward to your trip. Blessings