Mike and I have gotten so used to seeing those baby referral photos in the quilted outfits that we forgot how weird it must look to those outside the China adoption world. But “Is it cold there?” has been our number one question of the week. It’s not cold in Jiangxi like you might imagine. It’s in the upper 80’s there today. But that’s how the Chinese dress babies. They don’t think that babies should be exposed to cold air or cold beverages or they will get sick. But you will see older women dressing in the same kind of quilted jackets. They like to be toasty 🙂
The FedEx man and more…
So we left a note on the doorbell before going to sleep asking the FedEx person NOT to leave and please wait. The doorbell rang and I jumped up and charged for the door with Mike laughing behind me. I flung open the door and told the guy he was the Stork. I asked him if he would pose for a photo, which is so silly but was fun! He was really cool about the whole thing. All our official documents were in there and we have got to get them signed and returned to Great Wall in Austin early next week. I took her medicals to the doctor today and dropped them off. It was weird, but cool to go to a pediatrician.
Her translated growth report came through today too and I have included it here. She was 5 months at her medical exam for the adoption and I think that is her age in the photos. Her growth report was from April 12, 2007. My personal favorite part is where they say she is extroverted!
Growth Report on Long Liyun
Long Liyun, female, born on 10-28-2006, was found abandoned at Suichuan bridge on 10-29-2006. She had round face, white skin, and dark hairs. The police department found her parents in vain and ratified her as an orphan, then sent her into our institute. Our staff estimated her DOB according to her umbilical status. We named her Long Liyun. Long is the surname shared by all children in our institute, Li means beauty and Yun means rhyme.
When she was sent here, our doctor did an overall examination for her and found she is in good health. When she was 1-month old, she always held fists and occasionally opened her hands. If she felt hungry, she would cry. But as soon as she was fed, she would stop crying and calm down. When she was 2-month old, she could raise her head when lying on her chest. If you put a toy into her hand, she would open her hand and try to grasp it. At this time, she could see the object put 20cm far from her. She could also locate sounds. When she was 3-month old, she liked to observe her hands and wave them in front of the chest. Occasionally, she would put the finger into mouth, sucking. Her sight and hearing were better than before. When she was 4-month old, she could sit steadily with assistance. At this time, she could understand the facial expressions of the adults. If she saw the caregiver looking at her seriously, she would lower her head. When she was 5-month old, she became extremely interested in colorful toys. She liked to walk in the walker because in the walker she could go everywhere she wanted to go and see everyone she wanted to see. She often babbled at this time.
She is extroverted. She likes to watch TV and listen to the music. Sometimes, she is fussy.
Now, she is developing well and good at sucking. She has 6 meals per day, 190ml per meal, mainly eating milk and cereals. She has her meals at 5:00, 8:30, 12:10, 15:30, 18:50 and 22:25. She has 2 naps in the daytime for about 1.5 hours each and sleeps 12 hours in the evening. She sleeps through the night. Her relieving is good. She is on her immunization.
Prepared by Suichuan County WI, Jiangxi
04-01-2007
Thankful Thursday
Need I say more than “look at this photo?” Oh my list could be 2 miles long, but here goes.
- She’s a young, little peanut.
- She looks healthy.
- She is SO GORGEOUS!!
- From the research I have done today, she comes from a very small orphanage that has about 50 babies and a few toddlers.
- Been there, done that parents have told me that the babies are very well loved, cared for, healthy, on target and so on.
- Every post I have seen says that if you mail disposable cameras in a care package, you get them back on Forever Family Day.
- She has the cutest lips!
- She has kissable cheeks!
You get the idea. We are so excited and our hearts are so happy for our blessing from God. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this journey so far and for all those who will be praying for us while on the trip.
Mike and Louanne
The Stork Has Landed!!!
Nadia Li Yun is here! She was born on October 28, 2006 and is a tiny little peanut at 14 pounds. She is in the Suichuan Welfare Institute in the Jiangxi province which is north of Hong Kong and south of Beijing. We couldn’t be more excited and just adore her photos.
Here is the basic information we have been given. She is a moderate sleeper, holds her head up when she is on her belly, rolls over onto her belly unassisted. She can visually follow moving toys, she can locate the direction of a sound.
She laughs out loud, loves music, is active and can be obstinate when she wants her way. HA!!
We now move to applying for travel approval to China and should go to pick her up in 6 – 8 weeks. It’s all so exciting!!!!!
