Pearl's Update

Today has turned out to be a wonderful day. Just when I had resolved that we would probably not get any updates or pictures of Pearl until we actually meet her, we received an update. I contacted a private Chinese individual that offers different types of services to waiting families. I did this only after my agency pretty much told me I was out of luck and would probably not receive an update. I am sitting here sick with a cold, but tears of joy in my eyes as I behold our daughter and Chloe's new sister.

The person we contacted spoke directly to the orphanage director and Pearl's latest measurements are as follows, 26.5 pounds and 35.5" tall. That is only slightly larger than Chloe, so they are proportionately about the same. Now I can go shopping!!!!

Pearl in front of her orphanage

YAAAAY! We have an update!

 

We have a Log In Date (LID) of 05/11/06

This is very good news. Our LID is just 6 days after our dossier was sent to China. Generally, the LID can be 3 or 4 weeks after the DTC date. We have heard that the CCAA in China has been speeding up for families adopting waiting children. The LID is important because it is the day the clock starts ticking as our dossier travels through the review department and we become approved to adopt Pearl. Once the review is complete, the CCAA will issue us Travel Approval, which is the invitation letter to come get our daughter. Typical wait times from LID to TA can be anywhere from 50-100 days with the average being in the high 50s. We are still on track for travel in August if we get our TA within average time limits.

We are so hopeful that we can get an update on Pearl. We have no idea what size she wears, so we don't have any clothes for her. We are just starting on preparing her room. We have removed all of the wallpaper and this week we will paint her room lavender. Next week, I will get her bed and furniture and start decorating. If it turns out nice, I will take a picture and post it here.