I am Having heaps of trouble with blog page from China, so i apologize for not up to date posts.
Today is day 2. It is 11.15pm and Zian is sleeping peacefully IN HER BED.
DAY 1.
We arrived at Notary building to meet Zian with our Chinese guide Nikki early. We were than with another 10 couples from around the world. They were all presented with their babies and there we were all alone with no baby.
Yep thats right 20 mins later, she was in our arms. Me absolutely beside myself(tears free flowing)
Yep thats right 20 mins later, she was in our arms. Me absolutely beside myself(tears free flowing)
The longest wait, but the rewards huge.
These photos were instantly of when we were finally able to pry Zian away from her carer. We had tears as she did. Two ladies with us are carer and orphanage foshan director.
It certainly is that moment of when you first meet your birth baby. INSTANT LOVE!!!!!!!
The carers and orphanage director were very concerned for Zian, as she does not like strangers. By the end of our meeting with them they felt happy that she had settled with us. They were very happy for us and have invited us to share lunch with them at Zians orphanage this Thursday.
Zian showed little emotion with us yesterday afternoon and was very warm with a runny nose.
Yes 12am this morning we had the hotel doctor visiting us as she had fever's and was not well.
We now have all medicines on board and she is doing well. She has a upper respiratory infection.
DAy 2
Today we have had a wonderful day.
Today we have had a wonderful day.
Zian had a lvely morning sleep,while daddy watched a movie on t.v.
Mummy slipped downstairs for a massage and wax in salon. I went and bought a stroller and picked up washing from laundry.(in china you drop off and pick up next day washed and ironed,very very cheap.)
Please find this palce in Townsville for me on my return.
If you have a happy mummy you have a happy baby. Daddy was happy to have quiet time without me chatting in his ear.
This afternoon we have chatted with big brothers, nanny and grandad on skype and they are so thrilled to see Zian and chat!!!!
While chatting this afternoon we have seen her wave, clap hands and smile with a giggle.
Tonight we have seen her giggle loudly when daddy throws her in the air. She is sharing her toys with mummy and daddy. She is talking baby babble and walking around the room just taking it all in. So with each minute that passes she is becoming the Zian we will get to know.
She has taken to food so well and managing a really healthy routine. She loves her congee(Chinese baby meal), fresh fruit, banana, french fries, biscuits. She is drinking juice, water and warm formula milk.
We pray for a long uninterrupted sleep tonight for her of course,not us.lol.
Today was freezing for us North Queenslanders, 7c and another cold snap to hit southern China tomorrow.
A big thank you to Karen Ramsay for all of Charlotte's Melbourne clothing. Not sure what we would have done without it. We are rugged up with beanies gloves,jackets and scarves. So funny to see. The wind is just so chilling.
Until i can post again. Take care and all our love,
P.S.
Auntie Kim, download skype so we can introduce Zian to you and nanny and poppy Poulsen
7 comments:
Jodie & family, I have been watching for your photos. I am so so happy for you. She is such a doll! You must be over the moon. I hope you have a wonderful time with her. Thank you so much for sharing your blog. I can't wait to travel! Good luck with everything. Gosh she is so cute!
Heidi
Thankyou for the update all at NT Adoption Unit are watching with delight. Big thanks for the flowers.
How's the food? Congratulations especially from Carol
Well we finally got to meet Zian last night what a very special moment!! She is just so cute and how about all those little faces she was pulling just gorgeous!! Jo I think she is going to fit in with your family just fine she is such a little rogue... We just can't wait for you to come home now we have started counting down the days.. Luv to the 3 of you.. xxxxx
What great photos! She looks really at home with the 2 of you..Tayn says "Holey Dooley" to you and Sissy. I can imagine how emotional you would be feeling and the worry when all others had a baby. Obviously they saved the best till last. She is such a little doll. Can't wait to see her in Melbourne. Jake, Tayn, Nanny & Grandad
Just wanted you to know that Kerry logged on today and said that both of you are "just glowing". She cried!!! Keep in touch. Lots of love Sue and Kerry.
Photo's show the joy you are both feeling. We are so happy you finally have your baby girl to love and hold. Cass and Steph were over the moon when they seen the photo'sjust as Paul and I were. Stay warm and travel safe. It's raining but still warm in the Ville.
PS. Bear sends his love.
Tracy, Paul, Cassandra and Stephanie.
Jodie -
Congratulations! Zian looks just wonderful. I am happy to hear that everything is going well. In the picture at the Civil Affairs Office, I can see that the woman who brought Zian to you is the same woman who brought Caroline to us.
Sorry to hear the weather is cold. It was cold for us but I thought it would have warmed up by now!
I hope everything continues to go well.
Angie
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