After a lot of back and forth, soul searching, over thinking, dilemma deducing, I finally decided to postpone our adoption until January. As I STILL haven't gotten my TA, the possibility of getting on the 12/13 group was looking slimmer and slimmer. The next group would be 12/20. assuming i had my TA by then, I'd be traveling at the worst time for many reasons: missing the kids recital, Christmas, traveling at PEAK travel times. $$$$$$$$$, not to mention possibly getting stuck in country if any govt offices "unexpectedly" closed for a day or two or three.
So i decided to wait the 2 weeks and travel with the Jan 3rd group instead. Technically, it's just another 2 weeks, but considering i was CONVINCED I'd be in the Dec 6th group, it feels more like a month delay. But, it is as it is.... Nothing I can do about it.
This gives me a bit of a cush too to plan things. I was seriously freaking out at the thought of leaving in 2 weeks without a single reservation! didn't have airline tix, hotels, nada.... at least now, i have a very solid chance of getting my first choice consulate appt in Jan, getting a reasonable chance of a good route to china (forget the money, just as expensive in Jan as Dec... go figure!) So, i have to believe this is all for the best. At the very least the enormous pressure i was feeling has evaporated. I do have the time now to get things coordinated. so that's good, right???
So until January. Until i can finally meet my Dylan. We'll have to celebrate Christmas again just for her.
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