Sunday, March 20, 2005
Today we meet and hold our Son!!!
Both of us very excited. I woke up with a big grin.
Had breakfast in hotel, then met in lobby at 10:00 a.m. to go to the orphanage (15-minute drive).
All of us in the same room. Brought kids in one at a time. Kariat had obviously been snatched out of a sound sleep. And was not pleased. His hair had been cut. Danged if it’s not blonde. Swear.
Kairat was not very responsive. But he watched everything going on. Also he could mimic. We put the cheese wedge on top of the Wiggle Giggle and he continues to try to balance it on top again. If I use one finger to tap, he uses one finger to tap.
His major muscles are in dire need. Arms and legs are thin and dare I say scrawny? He has made a total of 7 noises. He pulls and tugs at his waist/legs and we think he is hating the feel of the diaper. Tuff kid, you got to wear them. His feet and hands are small. The 12–18 Robeez/Shoo-bee shoes are enormous next to his foot.
He will pick up (if within reach) and throw a ball. Right or Left hand. We got an honest smile while I was holding a decorated huge ball and he could see me through it, and when he hit it, it twirled between my fingers (I only helped a tiny bit) He was rubbing his eye and starting to cry, so I held him and he almost fell asleep on my shoulder.
Todd says being a strong sleeper is good.
Todd and I ventured out tonight. We found the pizza place. I am getting panicky not talking to Abbie. I am going to fall apart soon. I tried every phone we passed. Alfiya says the closest internet is at the Library, which is closed due to the New Year Holiday here.
Michele had a meltdown at bedtime. Bawled like crazy. Wanted to get on a plane and go home to see Abbie. MAJOR WITHDRAWAL.
Had breakfast in hotel, then met in lobby at 10:00 a.m. to go to the orphanage (15-minute drive).
All of us in the same room. Brought kids in one at a time. Kariat had obviously been snatched out of a sound sleep. And was not pleased. His hair had been cut. Danged if it’s not blonde. Swear.
Kairat was not very responsive. But he watched everything going on. Also he could mimic. We put the cheese wedge on top of the Wiggle Giggle and he continues to try to balance it on top again. If I use one finger to tap, he uses one finger to tap.
His major muscles are in dire need. Arms and legs are thin and dare I say scrawny? He has made a total of 7 noises. He pulls and tugs at his waist/legs and we think he is hating the feel of the diaper. Tuff kid, you got to wear them. His feet and hands are small. The 12–18 Robeez/Shoo-bee shoes are enormous next to his foot.
He will pick up (if within reach) and throw a ball. Right or Left hand. We got an honest smile while I was holding a decorated huge ball and he could see me through it, and when he hit it, it twirled between my fingers (I only helped a tiny bit) He was rubbing his eye and starting to cry, so I held him and he almost fell asleep on my shoulder.
Todd says being a strong sleeper is good.
Todd and I ventured out tonight. We found the pizza place. I am getting panicky not talking to Abbie. I am going to fall apart soon. I tried every phone we passed. Alfiya says the closest internet is at the Library, which is closed due to the New Year Holiday here.
Michele had a meltdown at bedtime. Bawled like crazy. Wanted to get on a plane and go home to see Abbie. MAJOR WITHDRAWAL.
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