Seek support from other people adopting either through local support groups or online
Take a class in newborn care.
Take an infant/child CPR & First Aid class.
Read about open adoption, parenting and general infant/child care.
Talk to your employer and start planning for time away from the office if necessary.
Research and select baby furniture
Research car seats and strollers, with an eye towards a purchase.
If you have purchased a car seat already, learn how to install it, then get it checked by a car seat specialist (call your local police department for assistance).
Research and select a pediatrician.
Research online teaching and/or other from home or part time positions
Update our driver’s licenses with correct address
Select names for each gender
Discuss and research discipline styles/techniques.
Research and select a childcare provider
Research new parenting techniques i.e., baby massage, using sign language, etc.
Make some reheatable quick meals and store in the freezer.
Research baby announcements. Do-it-yourself or order?
Start a life book of your adoption journey for your child.
Discuss and make decisions about new wills, life insurance and a guardian for your child.
Research and request forms to add your new baby to your health insurance plan.
Research any parental/family leave policies with your employer.
Research and decide about adoptive breastfeeding.
Research and decide about cord blood banking.
Discuss what type of new baby/welcome home celebration you want to have.
Research and learn how to prevent SIDS.
Prepare a first aid kit specifically for children
Create a packing list and pack what is possible ahead of time.
Tidy up your closets and storage space.
Prepare the nursery.
Start a journal or blog about your adoption journey.
Put your finances in order including a plan how to pay for college for your child
Talk with your friends and family about adoption
Make your home child safe
Knit or sew a baby blanket
Get in shape
Write your parents a thank you letter
Learn how to take decent pictures, especially of children
Get information on local kid friendly activities
Rejuvenate & Recharge
Take a class in newborn care.
Take an infant/child CPR & First Aid class.
Read about open adoption, parenting and general infant/child care.
Talk to your employer and start planning for time away from the office if necessary.
Research and select baby furniture
Research car seats and strollers, with an eye towards a purchase.
If you have purchased a car seat already, learn how to install it, then get it checked by a car seat specialist (call your local police department for assistance).
Research and select a pediatrician.
Research online teaching and/or other from home or part time positions
Update our driver’s licenses with correct address
Select names for each gender
Discuss and research discipline styles/techniques.
Research and select a childcare provider
Research new parenting techniques i.e., baby massage, using sign language, etc.
Make some reheatable quick meals and store in the freezer.
Research baby announcements. Do-it-yourself or order?
Start a life book of your adoption journey for your child.
Discuss and make decisions about new wills, life insurance and a guardian for your child.
Research and request forms to add your new baby to your health insurance plan.
Research any parental/family leave policies with your employer.
Research and decide about adoptive breastfeeding.
Research and decide about cord blood banking.
Discuss what type of new baby/welcome home celebration you want to have.
Research and learn how to prevent SIDS.
Prepare a first aid kit specifically for children
Create a packing list and pack what is possible ahead of time.
Tidy up your closets and storage space.
Prepare the nursery.
Start a journal or blog about your adoption journey.
Put your finances in order including a plan how to pay for college for your child
Talk with your friends and family about adoption
Make your home child safe
Knit or sew a baby blanket
Get in shape
Write your parents a thank you letter
Learn how to take decent pictures, especially of children
Get information on local kid friendly activities
Rejuvenate & Recharge
So by the end of September we had a new set of tasks to complete; however this time the deadline was unknown.
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