I can't begin to describe how beautiful this hotel is, it's really wonderful. The service is incredible. When we leave our room, the lady who works on our floor has already called for an elevator and escorts us in. The food is amazing at the breakfast buffet, the room has air conditioning, it's just luxury. Although I've never been to New Orleans, Shamien Island makes me think of what New Orleans must look like. When I told that to someone who has been there, they said this island is much cleaner. The trees have that moss in them, the streets are clean, and the people are so friendly. It's also really, really humid :)
Yesterday Zoe had her medical checkup required by the American Consulate. She's medically sound and a whomping 15 pounds. That means she has tripled her birth weight already. She is also 27 inches long. The doctor didn't see signs of an ear infection but did notice she has a lot of wax in her ear which may be affecting her hearing a bit. He said to take care of it when we got home. She has an appointment with her pediatrician on Friday so we'll get that taken care of. Yesterday was a day of firsts for Zoe. She sat quietly and contently in a high chair for the first time, she took a bath with me (there is no baby tub here) and didn't cry, and most importantly (and TMI probably) she pooped without intervention for the first time. In the adoption world, that's a huge thing. She slept nine hours last night but woke up around 6am. We thought she wanted to start her day but after her bottle and changing she was still fussy so she's now back asleep (and so is Eric).
Today we are going to the pearl and jade "mall." I'm particularly excited about this portion of our day. We completed all of the paperwork we needed to for her visa yesterday so now we wait for that to come through. We still can't read blogs here so I haven't been able to keep up. I hope all of you 10/28ers have made your travel arrangements.
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So glad you are all enjoying the new digs! She is so beautiful! What a sweetheart doing so well on the palne ride. Although most 10/28's seem to have there arrangements, we unfortunately don't yet. Our travel meeting is 6/20 I pray we hear by then! I can't wait to go!
Kristi,
Great to hear you've made it to Guangzhou. Eric looks one very proud poppa in all the pictures. Zoe looks very tall. I know you've mentioned her lenght but it very evident when looking at the picuted with Eric holding her.
We've made travel plans and will be leaving on the 26th. Let us know if you need anything taken care of for when you return. It is getting close now.
Love,
Karen
Kristi,
So happy to hear Zoe had a great medical appointment. Looks like she was holding tight to Daddy for security during the appointment!Zoe looks so cute in her Highchair! I hope you had fun at the pearl and jade mall. We have made our arrangements and will be leaving on June 25th. I cant believe you are almost home already!
Ellen
Looks like you are all doing so great. It's so great to hear how well Zoe is adapting to you and all her new adventures. Eric looks like such a proud baba - it's really cute. Was so glad to see that you had posted again - anxiously awaiting the next one. Love, M & D.
P.S. you said you can't read blogs so just letting you know that us 4 sets of 10/28ers all have tickets and will all be in Beijing in advance of the rest of the group so we are excited.
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