I know all you really want to see is pics, so scroll down and look, then come back to read about our morning.
We arrived at the Civil Affairs office before NingNing was there, so we watched as another family had just met their sweet daughter and we waited, not so patiently, for Isaiah to enter the room. Just was we had let our guard down, in walked the orphanage director carrying this sweet little bundle - just like with Anna, Isaiah Ning took our breath away!
We have already come a long way in just a few hours. At first, he cried (as he should) and wanted nothing to do with us ... until we broke out the food. Then, as long as we were feeding him, he tolerated us, but every time the director or our guide got in is sight, he cried to get to them ... poor baby just wanted anyone that looked familiar.
We were only there about 30 mins before loaded up to head back to our hotel. He was the same way in the car - crying to get to our guide and quiet when we were feeding him. They said he was hungry and needed a diaper change (we could smell the evidence of that!). He was holding the photo album we sent him several months ago.
Once in our room, after Celia left, he stopped crying and has done nothing but laugh, eat, play, talk, and now sleep ... not one more cry! He is doing great. He is SO small. We haven't weighed him yet, buy the 9 month clothes we put on him are just about right, the pants slightly loose. He took a bottle immediately and has gobbled up a snack cup full of cheerios already. He let us change him, put lotion on him, brush his hair and dress him. He has the funniest little laugh! He will go to both Greg and I equally and follows closely when one or the other of us leaves the room. He reached for me earlier and said "Mama" - we couldn't believe it.
We laid down with him on the bed to try to get him to sleep and he was out within 15 mins or so. He fell asleep holding a washcloth. :-)
Our guide is coming back to our room in about 2 hours to do some paperwork, so it will be interesting to see his reaction to her at this point. Hopefully, he will continue to prefer us.
Greg will work on getting video loaded later, but here are some pics for now
17 comments:
This is so exciting! I am thrilled for you! Jana
He is precious! Anxious to hear
Ann's reaction to Baby Brother.
Love to all of you, Grammie
Laura, I'm so happy for you and your family!!! Congratulations! I hope the rest of your trip is full of blessings and I'll pray for safe travels for you.
:) Marlana
Horray!!!
He is beautiful!! The same man brought us Isabel :)
And she sucks on a rag too. Still does. Well now she has a silk blanket. That's what they use for pacifiers at that orphanage I guess. He is beautiful!! So happy for y'all. :-))
He is so adorable! Congratulations! Will be praying for the rest of the trip to go smoothly.
He is so precious. So excited for you to have your little guy. We will continue praying that he prefers you and Greg...so exciting when they call you Mama for the first time. I couldn't get enough of that. Stay safe and again, we are so happy for you.
Robert, Patty and Wes
Congratulations! So glad to hear that things are going well. He is adorable! Can't wait to watch him blossom with his new family!
The Neals
He is absolutely beautiful!!!! I pray that this transition goes smoothly!!
~Misty
Woohoo!! He is a sweet little pip. May you continue to use your good mama and daddy mojo to comfort his little soul.
He is adorable! Love the rosey cheeks! Be safe traveling home.
Kristie & Anna
So happy for you!! Such a handsome little dude!!!
My heart is bursting for you all!! Beautiful boy, beautiful family... God is SO GOOD!
Isn't it amazing you have your Gotcha Day #2? He is sooo cute!
Absolutely precious! I am so excited for all of you. God bless and may things continue to go well!
Congratulations guys! That's just awesome. We can't wait to meet him.
Corey, Angie, Sydney & Hannah
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