We are still getting up quite early, and this morning was no exception, so we got dressed and headed down to the breakfast buffet. I didn’t get a chance to take a photo of it, but they had pretty much anything you could possibly want.
After breakfast we went back to the room to take showers and get ready for the day.
We had to meet at 9:00 to go to the bank (which is right next door) and switch over our adoption money to Yuan, it took a good while, as there were several families there at the same time. After we were done, we took the money back to the room and put it in the room safe. We decided since we didn’t get to see much around the hotel yesterday, we would kill some time and try to take our minds off of the waiting. We met up with a couple of other families and all went out together. We hit several of the little shops, and I got to start on my shopping for the yearly presents for Tessa. We met Jordan from Jordan’s Place, I had heard of him before, and he is such a fun and happy guy! We will definitely be stopping by his place again. We found a Subway, and it smelt so good, we had it for lunch. We did leave off the lettuce though, did not want to chance it. When we got back to the room, we only had a little while to get the stuff ready to go. I needed to pack the diaper bag, and get the gifts ready for the orphanage director and nannies.
We were suppose to meet in the lobby at 2:00, but could not wait any longer, we got there a little bit early, as did most everybody else.
Everyone is so excited you can feel it in the air!
We all got on the bus, and headed to the Civil Affairs Office. I don’t know what I was expecting, but when the bus stopped, it was not what I had pictured. It was in the middle of a really busy street, with shops all around. We got many looks when we got off the bus, but paid no attention, we just wanted to go get our babies.
We took the elevator up to the eight floor, and when we got off you could hear a couple of babies crying. There was one little boy, about 2-3 years old playing on the floor next to his new parents, but after a few minutes, when he realized that he was going to be leaving with them, he started screaming, and trying to get away, it was so sad!
We were there for a few minutes, and had to verify some information that our guides had. At some point we realized that there were babies in another room, we could see them through a curtain. It was the Yangxi babies, and our Tessa was one of them. At first I could not tell which one she was, I thought I recognized the outfit that I had sent in the care package, but I thought that it had feet in it, so was unsure. Looking back now, the first baby that was on the floor was her, kicking her little foot!
Our guides got the list of what order we would be in, and we were the 6th family to get our baby. Tessa Rose Min was placed into our arms at 2:35.
We were there for a few minutes, and had to verify some information that our guides had. At some point we realized that there were babies in another room, we could see them through a curtain. It was the Yangxi babies, and our Tessa was one of them. At first I could not tell which one she was, I thought I recognized the outfit that I had sent in the care package, but I thought that it had feet in it, so was unsure. Looking back now, the first baby that was on the floor was her, kicking her little foot!
Our guides got the list of what order we would be in, and we were the 6th family to get our baby. Tessa Rose Min was placed into our arms at 2:35.
She is such a sweet cutie pie, I just can’t stand it, had to kiss those little lips! They did have her dressed in the outfit I sent, I was wrong, it didn’t have the built in feet. She came to us without any crying, as did all of the Yangxi babies, it was so unlike I was expecting, but it was nice. I mixed her a bottle, not knowing when the last time she was fed, but she did not want it.
The director stayed for a little while to answer any questions, and all I could think to ask was what they called her. She said that they called her Min Min (our guide said because of the dialect it was pronounced Mon Mon. She also gave me back a couple of other things that I sent over, a blanket, a stuffed ladybug, and a camera. I was a little worried about the camera, because it was not the same one I sent, but I don’t care as long as there is pictures of her on it.
I had to wait, because the other babies from Maogang were not here yet. I felt bad for these parents, we have had to wait for so long already, and now they were late. I missed seeing them get their babies, because I had to go in and hand over the money, I hope to be able to see it on video!
It was pure caos in that room, but it was really exciting too!
I had put Tessa in the baby carrier, and she fell asleep without a word.
Once we all had our babies we got back onto the bus, and went back to the White Swan.
We went straight back to our room, and started to get to know our little girl.
I didn’t want to push it too much, so I did not give her a bath today, although her hands were really dirty, so I wiped her off a little with baby wipes, then changed her clothes. She has a Mongolian spot on her little boodie, it’s not real dark, but is definitely there. I’m so glad I knew about these ahead of time, because I would have surely thought they were bruises.
We got lots of smiles, and some belly laughs too, which is such a contrast to what I was prepared for.
We pretty much stayed in for the rest of the day getting to know each other. She still does not want a bottle, but doesn’t seem to be hungry either.
She does do the cutest thing when she is tired. She puts her arm up to her mouth, doesn’t matter which arm, does it with both, and barely even touches her lips to the sleeve, and starts sucking with her mouth. Most of the time, she doesn’t touch her sleeve at all, but just holds her arm up there. Such a cute little sound, with her sucking with her tongue, it reminds me of a kitten that you have given food to and they are eating and crying at the same time.
We are so in love!
I had to wait, because the other babies from Maogang were not here yet. I felt bad for these parents, we have had to wait for so long already, and now they were late. I missed seeing them get their babies, because I had to go in and hand over the money, I hope to be able to see it on video!
It was pure caos in that room, but it was really exciting too!
I had put Tessa in the baby carrier, and she fell asleep without a word.
Once we all had our babies we got back onto the bus, and went back to the White Swan.
We went straight back to our room, and started to get to know our little girl.
I didn’t want to push it too much, so I did not give her a bath today, although her hands were really dirty, so I wiped her off a little with baby wipes, then changed her clothes. She has a Mongolian spot on her little boodie, it’s not real dark, but is definitely there. I’m so glad I knew about these ahead of time, because I would have surely thought they were bruises.
We got lots of smiles, and some belly laughs too, which is such a contrast to what I was prepared for.
We pretty much stayed in for the rest of the day getting to know each other. She still does not want a bottle, but doesn’t seem to be hungry either.
She does do the cutest thing when she is tired. She puts her arm up to her mouth, doesn’t matter which arm, does it with both, and barely even touches her lips to the sleeve, and starts sucking with her mouth. Most of the time, she doesn’t touch her sleeve at all, but just holds her arm up there. Such a cute little sound, with her sucking with her tongue, it reminds me of a kitten that you have given food to and they are eating and crying at the same time.
We are so in love!
Gotcha day video to follow soon!
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