ARE WE MISSING SOMETHING...

Well, we are now officially packed! Can you believe it? We leave in just over two and a half weeks and the days don't seem to be going by fast enough.

I am kinda feeling a little nervous believe it or not; nervous to meet my daughter for the first time (that sounds funny I know). I know I will cry when I see Asha for the first time but at the same time, I don't want to frighten her with my crying. Hopefully I don't get too excited and overwhelmed and start hyperventilating like I have been known to do in the past. Well...I don't think it will be that bad! But I can promise you that I will cry.

I just can't wait to hold her and touch her hair and skin and feed her and cuddle her and make her laugh and hold her in my arms. I have been dreaming of that day for so long and to think it is so close is strange to me. But at least we have been keeping busy, and packing has been one of those preoccupations.

A friend that I know who is actually picking up her daughter from Ethiopia right now (HOORAY), helped me so much by posting a list on her blog of what she needed before travelling. We worked off of her list to make our own. At first we felt a little overwhelmed, but now we feel confident that we haven't really missed anything major.

So what did we pack?

For Asha:
T-Shirts
Zip Up Hoody
Comfy Shorts
Dresses
Hats
Shoes
The outfit to bring her home in
Bathing Suit
Diapers - size 3 (Sesame Street)
Diaper Wipes
Diaper Cream
Swim Diapers
Changing Pad
Vaseline
Aveeno Baby Lotion
Aveeno Body Wash
Baby Sunblock SPF 50
Hair pick
Headbands, Barrettes, Elastics
Bottles
Sippy Cup
Bowl with lid and spoon
Wipe-able Bib
Formula Holder
Bottle Brush
Jars Baby Food
Snacks (cheerios, Gerber Puffs)
Baby Tylenol
Baby Decongestant
Baby Orajel
Ovol Drops (Gripe)
Baby Nail Clipper
Thermometer
Medicine Dropper
Diaper Bag
Receiving Blankets
Blanket - thick and warm
Baby Carrier
Baby Washcloths
Baby Toys and Books

Important Stuff:
Important Documents etc.
Passport
List of Vaccinations
Some Eastern Caribbean (EC) cash
Credit Cards
Airline Tickets and Itinerary
Travel package from agency
Travel Wallet for Docs/Passport
Health Cards
Travel Insurance Papers

Stuff for Mommy and Daddy:
Tylenol Prescription
Ibuprofen
Heart Burn Medication
Pepto Bismol Pills
Cipro Prescription
Cold Pills
Band-Aids
Polysporin
Halls
Hand Sanitizer
Nail Clippers
Mini Kleenex Packs
Razors, Shaving Cream
Make-up Kit
Face Stuff
Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste, Toothbrush and Floss
Brush
Bug Spray
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Blow dryer
Hairspray & molding mud
Head Bands
Q Tips
Perfume/Cologne
Clothing

Hats

Running Shoes & sandals

Electronic Stuff:
Digital Camera, Memory Cards, Battery Charger, Case
Video Camera, Charger, Case
Power Adaptor for SVG
Laptop Computer
Portable Battery Powered Alarm Clock

Gifts:
Saskatoon Berry Gift Set
Souvenirs from Saskatoon
Blank Thank You Cards with Picture of Asha

Many gifts for Lynda & Godrick

Does anyone think we are missing something? If there is something you think of that we've missed, let us know...preferably before we leave in 18 days!!! YES, only 18 days and counting!