We know it's always hard waiting for the referral or arrival your child. Some days are harder than others. Keeping yourself busy will help during the tough times.

Here's our list of "Things To Do While You Wait" for your adoption to be completed.

• Prepare the child's room
• Child proof your home
  
• Write about your adoption experience / timeline in a Journal (Adoptshare offers a free journal)
  
• Read a book
• Create a scrapbook of the adoption process that you can share with your child later
• Find a Pediatrician
• Take a Vacation (while you can!)
• Attend Adoption Related Events in your area
• Read about parenting a adopted child
• Pick out a name for your child
• Budget for adoption expenses, have a garage sale or other fundrasing events
• Arrange for childcare
• Shop for Adoption Announcements
• Read travel guides for the country you will be adopting from
• Make a packing list if you will be traveling

• Read about parenting a adopted child
• Prepare of list of items you will need for the child
• Shop around for best deals on baby items
  
• Enroll in a parenting class, offer to babysit for friends or family

• Prepare children already in the home for the new arrival
• Talk to your children about what it will be like having a new family member
  
• Include your children in getting ready for the new arrival

• Take your Dog to an animal behavior class - curb those bad habits now
  
• Introduce your pets to baby sounds, buy a baby sound cd
• Take your Dog out to place where there are children around
• Move pets items such as beds and food to a baby/child safe place
• Arrange for petsitting while you are away
  

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