I spoke with Pam yesterday to find out what next. HAS has submitted our LOI (letter of intent) to China for Lily. We now have to wait for China to reply with LOSC (letter of seeking confirmation). This reply can take up to 2-4 months to get. Why so long? I do not know. Too much waiting with international adoption! Once we receive the LOSC then we submit MORE paperwork to immigration. Once we receive clearance from immigration again (about 1 month or maybe 2?) we return all the paperwork back to China. They then send us TA (travel approval). So if things happen very quickly we could possibly be going to China early summer. BUT as we all know, international adoption is never quick. So.......July or August is probably more realistic.
Lily Mei's picture is all over our house. We all are in love with her. Anthony and I can't stop looking at her cute little face. Hopefully soon we will be able to see that cute face in person!
I am so thrilled for you and your family. I know you work very hard and have been very patient. I cannot wait to meet Lily Mei in person. Sarah is so excited too. She keeps saying Sophie's baby sister. Best wishes!!!
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