This am, we went downstairs for breakfast, Morgan was not as fussy as yesterday. She was so good. She sat on my lap and ate some congee and played with the spoons. Then we rented a stroller from the hotel. I wasn't sure if she would get in it, but she did real well. We went down the road a couple of blocks to the People's Park. It was amazing. There were people singing, doing tai-chi, playing music, playing games, etc. It was just awesome. We met some very nice older chinese that were telling Ecko what a lucky girl Morgan was. We also met some that asked Ecko why we would want a child like that, why not get a better one, they would ask. Very disheartening. They don't realize how easy the surgery is in America. People would walk in front of us, turn around and stare. I'm so grateful Morgan doesn't understand what that means, cause it was very hard to not get upset. I tried to just smile. Morgan fell asleep when we were coming back to the Hotel. we let her stay in the stroller until she woke up again. She does not like to be disturbed when she is comfortable. We also tried out the cantonese restaurant in the hotel and it was excellent. The first real meal I've eaten since we got here. Some other americans that are also staying her suggested it and they were right, it was so good. We saved the leftovers to eat for dinner. 2 more days here in Nanning and then we will be heading to the last leg of our journey. It's really great being here, but I think we are both ready to come home. We miss everyone so much. Love to everyone.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Morgan is settling in
Morgan slept from 9pm until 6:30am. She sleeps very well. We thinks she gets bad gas. The poor thing will cry about 10 minutes after she eats, real tears and everything. It's so sad. the little farts stink, really really bad! She got a bath last night. She did not like that. She ate some congee and drank some formula. This morning we gave her some more congee and little bits of toasts. We had to go back to the civil affairs office and sign the adoption paperwork. When we pulled up, I saw her caretaker inside. I told Ecko, I really didn't feel that it would be healthy for her to see her caretaker again. So Ecko went inside and asked her to stand away from her view, which they did. I didn't want to sound hateful, but, she was really having a rough time yesterday and I just didn't want to subject her to that again. She loves looking around. In the cab ride, it was so funny, she would turn her head one way and watch all the bikes and cars and then turn it the other way really fast. She kept doing that the whole way there. It was very funny. Her personality has come out a little today. She loves to babble. She does not like it when I put her down either. I think she is still really scared. She is such a great baby. I signed all the adoption paperwork, put my thumbprint next to it and then they put little Morgan's footprint next to that. The orphanage presented me with a gift, photo album and a beautiful silk album with her adoption certificate in it.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Gotcha Day!
Well, little Morgan was given to me around 2:40pm. Of course she had to be the only baby crying or should I say squalling! I felt so bad. Renee and I both were crying with her. It was so sad. She kept watching for her caretaker. Her caretaker was also very upset. It took about 1 1/2 hours and she has now calmed down. She has eaten a little and had one diaper change. Whew, was it bad! She is so curious, she loves looking around and she loves grabbing things. She did stand up and walk around the bed holding the bed. I'm sure it won't be long and she will be walking and exploring. What a wonderful experience. It was just amazing.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
7 more hours til little Morgan!
Things here in Guangxi are not as updated as in Beijing so I am having a little trouble with the internet. I am really hoping I get to post pictures of little one when we get her today, but I am unable to actually look at the blog. anyone is welcome to email me at shortyc28@aol.com since I am unable to read the comments. I am hoping it will be different in Guanghzou, but we don't leave here until saturday. sorry for the inconvenience. I will post again today! love to everyone
