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Other DTC sites lets you keep up with the latest referrals.

Referral and Age Graphs, compiled by APCer Ralph Stirling, has the statistics we're all obsessed with!

Families with Children from China is loaded with information. The page for waiting families is especially relevant to us.
After referral you'll want to see the growth charts.

China Connection includes tips on intercultural parenting, travel information, and a suggested reading list.

personal stories

Lisa McClure's Personal China Adoption Stories is an extensive compilation, and it's the favorite site of several February families.

Year of the Dragon, a gorgeous animated story about one family's adoption journey, is Molly's absolute favorite page! Don't miss it!

The Finns' China Adoption Story, by February DTCer Dennis Finn, includes information on the Finns' adoption journey, plus links and more.

The Paolini Family's Adoption Site has stories plus links to valuable information on travel, China, and more.

A Journey to China, by Kris Laughlin, includes travel stories about two trips to China, diaries, a thorough packing list, and plenty of cute photos.

travel

AdoptionTravel.Com has a wide array of links that go way beyond travel.

And Baby Makes Eight is a personal page by Amy Eldridge that includes a lengthy packing list.

Travel Tips for Those Adopting from China, compiled by Marie Bartlett-Sloan, is chockful of practical advice on packing and travel.

Northwest Airlines is now offering a special adoption fare that might be of interest.

Airline Travel With Small Children has information about what each major U.S. airline charges for a young child's ticket and what amenities each offers.

Adoption Gift Ideas is aimed at parents adopting from Russia, but it has lots of good suggestions.

Luggage Lessons for Women, an LA Times article, has some good tips — for both sexes!

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