I'm so tired i don't know what to type. I have slept less than 10 hours in the last 5 days. Very long plane ride!...a whole day of flying on the 17th, arrived in Vancouver at midnight...slept for an hour...boarded the plane to beijing the next morning and arrived in Beijing around supper time...(I have been suffering dizziness ever since that flight...vertigo I guess, probably the lack of sleep!)...then at 6:30 the next morning we went to the airport to fly another 3 hours to Guangzhou...when we arrived in Guangzhou....our tour guide didn't show up for an hour after we arrived....(that was scarey!)...and since he showed up so late...we went straight to the government office to get the girls!!!...What a day it was! We went to sit in a room to wait for the girls to come in...but we spotted them sitting in a room with the nannies and we cheated and video taped them!!...you'll have to wait til we get home to see Gotcha day pics...we took them all on the video camera. And unfortunately for this post...I can't show you any other pics, as I am having trouble loading them to the site. I will do my best to get them on soon.
Mei Lin is doing well, her first day with us was wonderful...very smiley girl! Lots of giggles. Her first night she slept almost 12 hours...it was a really big day for her.
On our second day, we went back to the government offices to finalize the adoption (happy B'day Angele!)...she was ecstatic the whole time we were there...kicking her legs, clapping her hands, laughing, and jumping! She is such a pleasant little girl. She has trouble sleeping though....she is terrified to go to bed....last night was a very long and exhausting night for her and I.
She comes to both of us with arms wide open and a big smile! She loves her baths, and she shares very well.
She is very strong and can sit up just using her legs...she doesn't hold onto anything!!...she helps mommy when getting dressed and undressed and has said 3 words so far...yummy, look and mamma.
Well, I have to go for now...we have an appointment...I will try to write more later.
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OH, Natalie and Daniel, it sounds like things are going well. I've been checking your site faithfully...I hope Mei Lin begins to sleep well for you. You must be exhausted. Lots of love and hugs from us to you. Can't wait to see you all at the airport!
xo
Carolyn and Marvin
yippy!!!! It's finally happened!!Mei Lin sounds like a little cutie :) I'm sure that she'll begin sleeping better soon for you. Take care and enjoy each new day with Mei Lin!! See you when you get home.
Heather
I can only imagine the wonder that you guys are experiencing. Here's to sleep and lots of giggles from Mei Lin.
Oh happy day!! I'm so glad to hear that things are going good and you have one happy little girl!! I'm sure Mei Lin will get the sleeping thing down pat soon!!
Enjoy your time together as a family and look forward to hearing more!!
~~HUGS~~
Hi Natalie, Mei Lin sounds as if she is adjusting wonderfully. Emily had some sleep issues too. They will pass with time and when she realizes that her whole world won't disappear when she is asleep.
Drink lots of fluids on the flights. It seems to help with vertigo.
Have a fabulous rest of your trip.We are so excited for you and your entire family. Susan, and family
Congratulations to you both. We are excited for you and will look forward to meeting your little treasure.
Enjoy every moment. We will pray about the sleep thing it was a big challenge for us as well.
Stephen and Marie Fenton.
Hi Natalie, I just had a call from Angele and she told me you finaly posted in your blog! You have been on my mind continually since you left the Island. I am soooo relieved that Mei Lin is with you and Daniel, finally! What a great Christmas we'll have. You're puppy is doing fine and seems pretty happy and content. I love you and miss you. Take care...MOM
Ps I'm baking date squares... maybe they will be Mei Lin's favourite like they are yours....
I'm so happy to hear all is well.
Hope you can catch up on your rest in the next couple of days. Wow I can't believe she slept for 12 hours the first night! I'm sure it will take a bit of adjusting after you get her home. Hopefully she will settle enough for you to find some rest while you are there.
Can't wait to see you at the Airport. Hope to see some pictures soon.
PS. I just read your moms post and got teary eyed when she said
Ps I'm baking date squares... maybe they will be Mei Lin's favourite like they are yours....
Sounds like a wonderful Nana for Mei Lin.
*HUGABUGS*
Give Mei Lin a little bug hug from me. I'll be praying for all of you.
Congratulations guys! I hope the vertigo clears up, and you get some sleep!
HIP HIP HOORAY so happy to see your post and to read that you have your munchkin.
Wow what a whirlwind you had, the jetlag will definately affect you if you dont get rest in between all those flights. I hope you get some rest soon.
We are so very happy for you.
Hi guys
Well it has finally happened, you have your little girl and I am sure you and Daniel will get adjusted rather quickly. I am hoping to get to the island to see you guys, I would love to see the new addition to the family. Try and rest when you can and give that little girl a kiss, I suppose one to Daniel too. hahah
Thinking of you
(Cousin) Wendy
Oh wow what a whirlwind!! It sounds wonderful and she sounds perfect!! Congratulations and lots of hugs are being sent your way. I can't believe you are actually there. I can't wait to see pictures. We are all holding our breath here. I keep checking your blog to see if there is more news as we are all living vicariously through you (those of us who are waiting)
Take care, rest when you can and post when possible.
Love,
Jennifer, Jeff, and Savannah
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