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See Ya On The Flip Side... 19 May 2011 | 02:49 am
No sleep was had here last night. None. I didn't plan it that way. But I was literally packing until the last minute. I thought I was pretty organized. But somehow actually getting it all INTO luggage...
Our Itinerary 18 May 2011 | 03:01 pm
Weds May 18th - 6am flight to Dulles then on to Beijing at 12pm. My sister and I arrive in Beijing at 2:40pm on Thursday. Fri, Sat and Sun we tour there. We're the only family in our travel group who...
Dear Family and Friends 17 May 2011 | 11:49 am
As I prepare to cross the threshold into motherhood, I thought it'd be a good time to explain some things. During this long wait, I've learned that while decorating the nursery and stocking up on baby...
The Most Amazing Baby Shower Ever 16 May 2011 | 03:27 am
The attention to detail that was put into every little part of this was just over the top. That's my nursery fabric tied around the chopsticks. See what I mean? My mom made this hot pink and lime gre...
Making Progress 14 May 2011 | 02:53 pm
This is the last weekend I'll spend in my house alone. It's all a bit surreal. I took a shower today realizing soon there will be bathtub toys for me to navigate around. Right this very moment there a...
Almost Right... 12 May 2011 | 11:39 am
On the day of my referral call when I found out Mia's birthday, I mentioned the significance of my trip to Florida. It was my babymoon. The very last vacation I would ever take as a single carefree wo...
Family Baby Shower 11 May 2011 | 11:29 am
Saturday May 7th was the baby shower for my family. It was small and intimate. Just my cousins, sister, aunt and uncle, a close friend and her daughter. Very sweet. We had cupcakes instead of a cake....
My First Mother's Day...sort of 9 May 2011 | 07:07 am
So I'm in this weird in between place of being a mom but not really being a mom yet. There's a baby on this earth that has been chosen for me. But she's still halfway across the world from me. I know ...
I'm REALLY going to China! 7 May 2011 | 10:22 am
The consulate appointment has been set. We're working on the flight options and final itinerary right this very minute. But it looks like I'll be leaving to tour Beijing on May 19th. Then flying to Gu...
Travel Approval!! 4 May 2011 | 01:38 pm
Finally! At 7:36pm I got notice from my agency that we officially have Travel Approval. They're working to set our Consulate Appointment now. We should have that done by the end of the week at t.....
