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Well we are off on vacation tomorrow. We just can't stand sitting around waiting for the I-171h anymore. Leaving behind, telephones, work and internet hoping to get some needed "one on one" mommy & daddy time.
But the first horrible stress of vacation came this morning when I had to put my daughter and her nanny on the train to France. I've never traveled without her for more than a weekend. And never has she travelled without me or my husband!!! I was so worried I stood blankly outside the entrance gates for an hour, wondering if they made it through customes OK or not. 17 days without my daughter seems like forever, I don't know if I was really ready to be seperated from her and now it's too late to change my mind.
I feel terrible leaving without her. I know she will have a nice time with her g-ma but I'm just so sad not to have her here. I feel guilty, and anxious.
In the end, we need a little "alone time" before the stress of Work, family, Christmas and adoption weigh too heavily. I already hardly see my husband as he gets home after 9pm at night and is away every other weekend. I baught a sexy bikini, low cut dress and some seriously sexy "bedroom clothes" ;)
Let's hope the beach, sun and umbrella topped margaritas do thier part!
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LOL your post makes me grin and chuckle. I bet you'll have a good vacation ; )
Anyway, we did the same thing. We had to get away while in process. I adopted from Russia-dont know all about the paperwork in Vietnam, but the stress of the waiting and the paperwork really can get to you.
We were away in the Dominican Republic on vacation about a month before we got our baby's referral. Although I admit, I was still worried about adoption-related issues in the DR, I was thrilled to get away for a few days for sun and fun
Have a great time.
Amy K, NJ
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I don't know if my vacation will be a stress reliever or not. We are heading out tomorrow for our 2nd son's wedding which is Saturday evening. After the wedding we are going on a trip to the coast with my in-laws. Don't get me wrong, they are nice people but are best taken in small doses as they can be demanding. Being confined in a car for hours will definitely be interesting. Add to the mix, they have not been very supportive of our decision to adopt so who knows what topics will come up in conversation. I'm hoping for the best but am preparing for most anything. Wish me luck.:eyebrows:Lucinda:flowergift:
Murdoc, 17 days (while hard) will breeze by before you know it. Mommy and daddy will both be so refreshed! Lucinda, congratulations on your son's wedding. Take a good book to read to tune out your in-laws. If that doesn't work then get a headache and have to nap. :evilgrin: Have a great vacation all of you! Cathleen
Well We are back... husband went this morning to Paris to pick up our little girl... I'll see her tonight...I'm so excited, I missed her so much.
The vacation was great! Mauritius is amazing and beyond beautiful! I got the best tan ever! Not to mention that my golf swing is much better!
I was really hoping to come home to find our I171H in the mail but no such luck. Just a letter saying that they are missing documents that the first time around I were sent back to me marked "do not send back"
I'm just soo dissappointed. So Monday morning it's back to the paper chase.