90 things to do while waiting for your baby

This list was from a member of th MSN Adopting From China message board.


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. Learn to say please and thank you in Child's language.
89
. Find the cities you will be traveling to on a map.
88
. Watch videos about Child's country - check at library.
87
. Little list: pocket dictionary, travel book, sketch book.
86
. Double check with employer about adding child to insurance policy.
85
. Library / appointment / shopping day.
84
. Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
83
. Little List: Tylenol, Motrin, (adult and child) extra dropper, Benadryl, Tums, Metamucil
82
. Visit international grocery store - if available. (Get catalog, view website?)
81
. Free Day!!!
80
. Little List: Neck Pillow (for sleeping upright) door block, stain removal packets, sink stopper (flat circle)
79
. Work on current projects day.
78
. Library / appointment / shopping day.
77
. Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
76
. Evaluate your shoes - are they good for walking? If getting new ones, make sure you break them in!
75
. Try to make at least one food your child may be eating.
74
. Little List: Stacking cups, toy mirror, travel Kleenex, toothache med, baby gas drops, rash cream, pacificiers
73
. Read/look through a cookbook from your child's country. Some have great photos!
72
. Find the hours, price and location of the nearest children's museum/zoo.
71
. Little list: flashlight, Swiss army knife, duct tape, sewing kit, eyeglass repair kit (backup glasses.)
70
. Work on current projects day.
69
. Get diaper Dooley and refills.
68
. Get Hepatitis shots
67
. Read/review developmental milestones for age of child.
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. Library / appointment / shopping day.
65
. Get wills made or updated.
64
. Make laminated "adoption" card in Chinese, English and Pinyin explaining why you are in China.
63
. Arrange to get new $100 bills.
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. Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
61
. Get 2nd round of Hepatitis shots (30 days, check with Dr.)
60
. Make copies of tax returns
59
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