Friday, August 27, 2010

Packing and Notification

What we packed

What Who Qty
Brush Both 1
Toothbrush Both 2
Toothpaste Both 1
Laundry bag Both 2
Gifts Both 1
Ziplock Both 1
Money Belts Both 2
Visa Cards Both 2
Shampoo Both 1
Deoderant Both 1
Reading Glasses Harvey 2
Sun Glasses Harvey 1
Passport Harvey 1
171H Harvey 1
Paperwork Harvey 1
Medication Harvey 16
iTouch Laura 1
iTouch Battery Laura 1
iTouch Harvey 1
iTouch Battery Harvey 1
iTouch Mic Harvey 1
Flip Camera Harvey 1
iTouch Cable Harvey 1
Money Harvey
Drivers License Harvey 1
USB Drive Harvey 1
Insurance Card Harvey 1
Medex Card Harvey 2
Socks Harvey 3
Underwear Harvey 3
Pants Harvey 2
Shorts Harvey 2
Tee Shirts Harvey 2
Belt Harvey 1
Shoes Harvey 1
Sandals Harvey 1
Shirts Harvey 3
Hat Harvey 1
Shaving cream Harvey 1
Razors Harvey 1
Jacket Harvey 1
Folder Harvey
Scrubs Harvey 1
Eyemask Harvey 1
Ear Plugs Harvey 1
Travel Pillow Harvey 1
Croakie Harvey 1
Sun Glasses Laura 1
Passport Laura 1
Medication Laura 14
Computer Laura 1
D90 Camera Laura 1
Computer Bag Laura 1
Camera Bag Laura 1
Computer Charger Laura 1
Camera Charger Laura 1
Camera Batter Laura 2
SD Cards Laura 3
Drivers License Laura 1
Jacket Laura 1
Socks Laura 4
Underwear Laura 4
Pants Laura 2
Shorts Laura 3
Shoes Laura 1
Sandals Laura 2
Shirts Laura 4
Hat Laura 0
Bra Laura 3
Sun Glasses Laura 1
Oragel/Anbesol Zoe 1
Baby Ibuprofen Zoe 1
Baby Tylenol Zoe 1
Baby Shampoo Zoe 1
Teething ring Zoe 1
Bibs Zoe 2
PJs Zoe 3
Tops Zoe 3
Bottoms Zoe 3
Blanket Zoe 1
Shoes Zoe 2
Thermos Zoe 1
Clippers Zoe 1
Themometer Zoe 1
Baby Meds Zoe 1
USB Charger Both 1
Plug Converter  Harvey 2
Formula Zoe 1

We think we did a great job packing - we used everything we brought and didn't want much that we didn't. I might have brought an extra pair of shorts, but laundry was cheap and quick. Other brought swimsuits as the hotels have nice pools, but we didn't have the energy anyway. They also require swim caps. We both carried a change of clothes and all meds in our carry on backpacks. Dryfit and scrubs are both lightweight and easy to pack. We brought a Snugly baby carrier, but gave it away. We brought a couple of books each, but only had time to read one. I would have brought a router so I could use wireless, but we got by with wired networking and our netbook.  I'm glad we brought a backup camera as one of our camera died. I also gave a travel charger away, but you only need one to convert a 3 prong to a 2 prong. An American adapter would have worked just as well.

We bought baby food, a stroller, and luggage while we were there.

TO DOs BEFORE LEAVING

To Do Items
Leave itinerary with parents with phone numbers
Leave emergency phone numbers with neighbors:  parents, hotels, cell
Get long distance phone card
Get wills completed
Notify Visa of travel
Pay all bills
Get dog food, meds
Power of Attorney to Paula and Walt for Zachary
Notify Rainbow Station of Parental Authority for Paula and Walt
Open Skype account
Put reading materials on SD Card
Put adoption paperwork on USB Drive
Charge all batteries


I should have tested Skype before leaving. We were the only ones not using Skype video to call home. Otherwise we were in good shape.


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