1. Decided to add Tanzania to the list of international schools I would consider taking a job if hired. If I don't move abroad I will just have to take an extended trip-back to Senegal, then to Tanzania and Ethiopia and finish in Hong Kong!
~ 15 min.
2. Sent an email to a friend about a job I may apply for cause she works in that field now. I would like to either make more money or work in a school with a 10 month schedule (one of the benefits of teaching, hello!!) Where I work now is an 11 month schedule.
~ 5 min.
Then I went to take a nap and slept for 3 hours and was basically a zombie the rest of the night. Hopefully the TheraFlu will help cause this cold is messin' with my productivity!!! I will make up the 40 minutes!!
Hope you had a productive day. See you tomorrow.
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Adoption Timeline
- 2.25.10-3.07.10 - traveled to ET!
- 2.12.10 - bought tickets!!!!!
- 2.12.10 - more shots! ouch!
- 2.2.10 ~ passed court!! i'm a mommy!!
- 1.26.10 ~ didn't pass court... new one scheduled for Feb. 2nd
- 1.4.10 ~ court date - Jan. 26th!!
- 1.4.10 ~ oh, here it is!!
- 1.3.10 ~ where is my court date??
- 10.29.09 ~ REFERRAL !!
- 8.21.09 ~ passport arrived
- 8.03.09 ~ applied for new passport
- 7.08.09 ~ dossier mailed to ET
- 6.16.09 ~ dossier approved
- 6.11.09 ~ mailed my dossier to my agency
- 5.21.09 ~ I-171H arrived!!!
- 4.17.09 ~biometrics appt.
- 3.27.09 ~ mailed HS to CIS
- 2.27.09 ~ finished HS - FINALLY!!
- 1.29.09 ~ ordered another birth certificate! (yes, the date of when it was issued is important! go figure!)
- 12.23.08 ~ picked a new agency
- 1.21.09 ~ final HS meeting
- 1.7.09 ~ finished my Hague training
- researched new agencies
- 11.18.08 ~ was informed by Gladney that due to new regulations my adoption won't be processed until 2012.
- 8.1.08 ~ filed the I600A
- 7.29.08 ~ received birth certificate
- 7.28.08 ~ physical & bloodwork (update)
- 7.17.08 ~ ordered birth certificate
- 5.21.08-6.21.08 ~ volunteered in an orphanage in Addis Ababa to learn more about adoption and my future child's birth country and culture
- 5.12.08 ~ shots (ouch!)
- 5.8.08 ~ got fingerprinted
- 4.20.08 ~ Gave up job in Manila to stay and adopt
- 4.15.08 ~ informed by Gladney that they cannot complete my adoption if I move overseas
- 4.1.08 ~ US entered into Hague Convention for International Adoption
- 3.13.08 ~ Got copy of driving record from DMV
- 3.7.08 ~ 3rd HS
- 2.24.08 ~ Accepted dream job in Manila
- 2.11.08 ~ 2nd HS
- 1.11.08 ~ 1st HS
- 9.13.07 ~ Chose World Child for HS
- 8.28.07 ~ Registered with Gladney
- 7.12.07 ~ Physical & bloodwork
- 7.9.07 ~ Gladney Phone Orientation
- 7.3.07 ~ Faxed info. sheet to Gladney
5 comments:
Laura~
I really enjoy reading your blog. My husband and I adopted our 3.5 year old son from Ethiopia and we just adopted an infant (son) domestically. I wish you the best on your journey and I also hope you feel better really soon.
Tanisha
mom to
Anthony (3.5yrs)
Anderson (4months)
Great places all (Tanzania, HK, Ethiopia, etc.)
What is your timeline? Starting in the Spring or Fall?
The february job fair is for jobs starting in the fall. Many international schools are represented (like 50-60) and if they want you they offer you contracts on the spot. If I decide to go thru with the IUI i will be done with all trials by feb. and only go if i am not pregnant or if i decide to not resume the adoption at that time. Since i have decided that all outcomes are positive (pregnancy, adoption and international teaching job) i am less stressed. i just can't wait til february to see what pans out!
thank you tanisha! do you have a blog? i'd love to hear your thoughts on domestic vs. international adoption. how old was anthony when you adopted him?
Hi Laura,
Anthony was 2.5 years old when we brought him home. Our adjustment was very smooth. And it was only about 9 months later when we adopted Anderson(domestically). I would love to share in detail our experience with both adoptions if you are intersted. If you would like you can email me at tanishaj08@yahoo.com
Take Care,
Tanisha
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