Here she is, just waiting for us! Ivy Sara looks ready to be scooped up by her parents, doesn't she? We got the news today that the custody has been transferred to the adoption agency- just waiting for us to go to Japan and pick her up. It was a great relief to us to hear that the paperwork was completed.
We have been staying busy during our wait by stocking up on baby items and finishing some projects. We both bought baby carriers and are trying to figure out how they work. We also have to get our car seat installed and learn how to operate it. We have received some lovely gifts so far, like the lovely quilt made by my dear neighbor and friend Joann. Also, check out Ivy's first Teddy Bear-- so cuddly and soft, I've already tested it out!
I'm almost done with the decorating... only a couple of small pieces of artwork to complete. Some of you wanted to see the kimono I ordered from ebay- I chose it for the colors, which I think are beautiful.
So, here are the particulars: Ivy's birthday is April 25th and though she weighed less than 6 pounds at birth, she's close to 9 pounds now. We will leave San Francisco on July 19th to travel to Tokyo to meet her. We actually won't meet her until July 25th. So hard to wait that long, but what's a few more days in a 10 year wait? We will spend a few more days in Japan with her and then travel home on August 1st, landing in San Francisco on August 2nd.
Tuesday we are heading to the Adoption Agency Office to get the immigration paperwork organized, and final details set. I'm pretty sure that the three weeks before we leave will fly by!!!
We are really enjoying hearing from our friends and family at this time- sharing our news! We'll send more updates as we have them!
Ivy Sara is beautiful! Love all of the gifts too - such a special time in your lives as we know very well. You are right, the time will fly, but at the same time, it seems like forever! We also started our process a very long time ago as well, and let us just tell you, the gold at the end of the rainbow is more than you will ever imagine - I can't wait to see pictures of the three of you together! Enjoy your last few weeks "alone" - life certainly changes once you bring home you precious baby, go and do all of the things that you love to do.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again - such a beautiful baby girl waiting so far away for you!
She is adorable!!!! And so is the room. Can't wait to see photos of her in it :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! She looks so cute just waiting for mommy and daddy to come get her! That kimono is really pretty too :)
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog via Jennifer and Dean. We are the Harris's. We have a daughter we brought home from Japan in March 2008. Her name is Kaori. Just wanted to congratulate you on Sara! She is so beautiful. Your nursery looks great and I just know you are so excited. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteIt turns out, I'm not as patient as I thought I was. I can't wait to get more news and pictures of Ivy Sara! I will post more when I get them. We leave in less than two weeks!
ReplyDeleteOh Margaret, you've been bit by the bug :) I know how tough it is to wait and get any little tiny bit of information! I kept reminding myself that Okada-San was a very busy lady and most important was taking care of my little girl and that helped me get through the days with no new information....try to remind yourself that it's more important that she is holding and feeding precious Ivy Sara and it will help you get through the dreaded waiting game. Truly the wait is SO hard and just wait until you land in Tokyo and KNOW that Ivy Sara is so close, yet so far! Okada-San takes amazing care of these babies, you just wait and you will see that first hand in just a couple of weeks! If you need anything - sorry I can't give you patience - just ask, there are SO many of us that have been in the same shoes, I'm sure any one of us will lend an ear. Hang In There - not TOO much longer!
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