Considering the fact that I have received threats from some close friends (Anna) if I did not update the blog, I thought I should go ahead and give an update.
We have been home now for just over a week, and what a week it has been. We got in a week ago Sunday. We arrived in St Louis and were welcomed by some close family. It was so amazing to see my boys and introduce them to their sister. They had made some signs to welcome her and it is a sight I will never forget. When Keaton saw us, he dropped his sign and took off running for us. The only problem with that is that he was running into a restricted area, and set the alarms at the airport off. It will just make that day more memorable. Like I said, we were unable to get flights out of Springfield, so many of our close friends and family were unable to be at the airport. (It is about a 3.5 hr drive) So their was a reception for us at our church. (It is on the way home from the airport, and if Claire got upset we were able to go ahead and leave). It was great to see everyone, and they had balloons and cake and gifts. Claire is sure loved! That evening we forced ourselves to stay awake until bedtime, or the kid's bedtime at least. We made it until about 8pm, and then all 5 of us crashed. Claire slept the longest at a whopping 12.5 hours, and only woke one time for a bottle and then back down she went. We thought that would be the one and only night that would happen, but we were wrong. She is sleeping about 10-12 hours a night. She naps for about an hour in the morning and then about 2.5 hours in the afternoon. She is such a delight and she is adjusting very well. She is sleeping in our room for now, and we will begin to transition her to her own bed for nap in a few weeks.
We went to see our Pediatrician on Wednesday, and she is amazed that Claire is crawling, pulling up and even trying to walk around some things. She says that she cannot believe that she is an orphanage baby. She is adjusting well to Enfamil, and is starting to eat a little bit of cereal. The eating is a little hit or miss, but she will get the hang of it.
After seeing the doctor on Wednesday, we came home and got settled in, only to discover that Easton had the flu (or something). So, Easton was sick for a couple of days. Then, yes, Keaton got it and I got it on Sunday. We are feeling better now, and hopefully Garrett and Claire are in the clear.
Thank you to all of our friends and family who have understood our "quiet time" for the past few weeks. Now that it is getting warmer, we will be out a little more, and we will be visiting soon. Thank you all for your support for the past few weeks. I think things are getting back to normal...........whatever that may be.
We have been home now for just over a week, and what a week it has been. We got in a week ago Sunday. We arrived in St Louis and were welcomed by some close family. It was so amazing to see my boys and introduce them to their sister. They had made some signs to welcome her and it is a sight I will never forget. When Keaton saw us, he dropped his sign and took off running for us. The only problem with that is that he was running into a restricted area, and set the alarms at the airport off. It will just make that day more memorable. Like I said, we were unable to get flights out of Springfield, so many of our close friends and family were unable to be at the airport. (It is about a 3.5 hr drive) So their was a reception for us at our church. (It is on the way home from the airport, and if Claire got upset we were able to go ahead and leave). It was great to see everyone, and they had balloons and cake and gifts. Claire is sure loved! That evening we forced ourselves to stay awake until bedtime, or the kid's bedtime at least. We made it until about 8pm, and then all 5 of us crashed. Claire slept the longest at a whopping 12.5 hours, and only woke one time for a bottle and then back down she went. We thought that would be the one and only night that would happen, but we were wrong. She is sleeping about 10-12 hours a night. She naps for about an hour in the morning and then about 2.5 hours in the afternoon. She is such a delight and she is adjusting very well. She is sleeping in our room for now, and we will begin to transition her to her own bed for nap in a few weeks.
We went to see our Pediatrician on Wednesday, and she is amazed that Claire is crawling, pulling up and even trying to walk around some things. She says that she cannot believe that she is an orphanage baby. She is adjusting well to Enfamil, and is starting to eat a little bit of cereal. The eating is a little hit or miss, but she will get the hang of it.
After seeing the doctor on Wednesday, we came home and got settled in, only to discover that Easton had the flu (or something). So, Easton was sick for a couple of days. Then, yes, Keaton got it and I got it on Sunday. We are feeling better now, and hopefully Garrett and Claire are in the clear.
Thank you to all of our friends and family who have understood our "quiet time" for the past few weeks. Now that it is getting warmer, we will be out a little more, and we will be visiting soon. Thank you all for your support for the past few weeks. I think things are getting back to normal...........whatever that may be.
6 comments:
Yea! Thanks for the update. I was dying to see some photos and hear how you guys were doing!!!
So glad you are home and things are going well! She looks so happy and she is beautiful in those cute little outfits!
Heidi,
Claire is Beautiful! But, I always thought sooooo...! I am so glad you are home and adjusting to your normal! routine! We are blessed! An Giang gave us all such great children that I continue to give the Good Lord Thanks and Praise! Glad to see the Update!
I just stumbled upon your blog. My husband and I live in Springfield and are in the process of adopting from Vietnam! I look forward to reading all about your story!!
She is just beautiful Heidi! I know how hectic the first few weeks are. We all had flu and colds and just adjustment issues. I really want to see a new family photo soon, so post one when you can!
Take Care!
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