Hi everyone
I'll recap what happened yesterday, as we were too tired to write a proper post. We left for the orphanage at 10:30 am, we took clothes to get the babies ready for the G&R. None of Owen's pants fit over his belly! they are all too long but too tight. He has one jumpsuit that fits, we are going shopping later today.
The G&R was nice, the officials gave a speach & then all we had to do was sign a few papers & take photos. The nannies drove the babies to the G&R. Owen did well during the ceremony, never cried at all. the nannies couldn't stop crying & kissing the babies goodbye, it was really quite sad. Afterwards, we had to go back to the orphanage with the babies to get some papers stamped. I stayed in the car with Owen, but one of his nannies came up to wave at him, he started screamimg & crying. He had a bottle & eventually fell asleep in the car.
We then went to the passport office to start that process. The guys went in to get that done, while we waited. Owen woke up & screamed for at least a couple more hours, until he eventually took another bottle & went to sleep. It was awful to see. We were trying not to cry, so we wouldn't upset him more. At the hotel he did much better. He actualy slept from 8pm-1:30, had a bottle & played for half an hour. He never cried when he woke up. He fell asleep again at 2:30 & slept until 6:30. We had a much better night then I expected. We were able to get about 5 hours sleep.
Today we are staying low in the hotel room. Daddy & baby are having a nap. When Owen wakes up we plan to take him to the SOS clinic. He has a bad cold that I would like to get checked out before it gets worse. Bad cold, teething & grieving are making for some fairly cranky moments. But all is well.
We are so happy that everything went as well as to be expected yesterday. We are hoping for some better days in the weeks to come.
8 comments:
I can not express my happiness for the two, make that three of you seeing Owen in Mom and Dads arms for the first time is just bring tears of joy. Owen is so lucky to be coming into such a loving family that has waited for him for so long. Keep a smile on your face (like you have to be told ;). Can't wait to see you all when you get home. Much love,
Cathy
I hope those wonderful clinic doctors take a look at that cute butterball baby, check his temperature and tell you that he has a cold...period.
I'm looking forward to peeking at your blog tomorrow morning and I can't wait to see more pictures(yes, I do teach some of the time...when I'm not pushing the refresh button).
Bev
He is so cute! I'm so glad that he's finally in your arms...
Congratulations!
he is adorable. so thrilled for you all. i hope your clinic visit goes well.
thinking of you.
leslie
Ohhhh... he looks so sweet. And, we have been told that a baby that cries initially will cry less later on! Here's hoping the doctors at the SOS give you good news and tell you that you've done the right thing, bringing Owen before his cold gets worse. Then you can just relax and get used to being Mommy and Daddy. All the best!
Jules and Danny
i'm so happy for you two, congrats! what an emotional time it's been. i hope owen feels better soon.
gavin, we miss you at work! can't wait for you to bring little owen in.
take care,
lora
I am so happy that Owen is with you guys. It is so hard to see them so upset. It is also so difficult to see the nannies so worked up, but it is so nice at the same time to know how much he was loved during his time in the orphanage. Hope the rest of your trip goes well.
He is so precious!! I hope the days are easier as you get to know each other.
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