The guy is Michael, our guide and interpreter for all of our appointments. The Lady is from the orphanage where Josh has been. There were several nannies there but this one was either the directer or in charge of the others in some way. We were able to ask her questions but we couldn't think of anything. They gave us the formula he has been on and the eating / sleeping schedule he has been on.
Coma land lasted about twenty minutes.
Look, I can stand already!!
OK, where to start. We all took a bus to the Civil Affairs Office and waited in a foyer on the third floor. The babies were siting on a couch in a conference room with glass walls so we could all see them. They started calling us one-by-one. It all happened so fast it seems like a blur. Thanks to mom and dad we got lots of pictures. We couldn't see in right away since everyone rushed to the glass. We were the 8th out of ten to be called so as people started getting their babies, we could see more into the room. When there were four babies left on the couch, we noticed one had grabbed the purse one of the nannies had left and proceeded to rummage through it. Sure enough, it was Josh. That's my boy! Already a little pain.
We put him on the scale in our room and would you believe he is 22lbs!! All the babies are in great shape! He has a little congestion but not too bad. He is VERY alert and curious. He never has cried much other than a couple 20 second whimpers. He seemed to be more stunned than anything.
At dinner he really started to come out of his shell. He would not take a bottle for anything, so I thought he might eat some congee. Congee is like rice porridge. He was attacking the spoon to eat it. He was smiling and started to babble. Of course, he tore apart the table.
It's 10:15 pm here and he has been asleep for one hour. Let's see how long it lasts. We both are beat. Most of all were thankful the wait is finally over and he is health and strong.
Love to all, Matt and Jenny
12 comments:
He is BEAUTIFUL!! So happy for you guys!
This is so incredible!! And embarassing as i am crying setting here in the administration office reading this and looking at the photos!!!
The happiness I have for you two is beyond words. Welcome to the joys and heartaches of parenthood!!! As challenging as it is, I would never change it for a minute!!!
Hugs to you THREE and kisses for Joshua!!!!
You devotes one,
The Spinner
Jane & I are on the phone BAWLING ! ! What a PORKER!! A New chapter in our FAMILY has begun. See~~I said he was Beautiful Love,Mom :)
Now Grandma is in tears ! She will be @ Kathy's tomorrow nite to see all the news & pics. Reminded me to remind you of the postcard~~~173 C Love Ave.46142. Surely a Holiday Inn can meet her simple request for a card & a stamp (of course she prefers that it be mailed )
Dad took the blog address & has internet access @ the resort office so he planned to take a peek when the fish wern't biting. WON'T he be surprised to see him standing up ! ? By the way , Patty called in yesterday's fishing report( (1 wife will get a call & then report to the others) Weather is great & so is fishing (we don't get that many times ) HUGS~MOM :)
Matt & Jenny,
(AKA Mommy & Daddy)
I can't tell you how happy I am for both of you to finally have your child, and how lucky of Josh to have his very own Mommy & Daddy! I will be looking forward to reading your escapades as a family! Congratulations! Love ya bro!
Becky
Jen and Matt,
I am in tears also. Marianna and I are sitting here looking at the pictures and I'm reading them to her. She is so excited to meet her new cousin, she said she wants to see him today! I told her it would be a couple more weeks. Please give him hugs and kisses from us all! He is already the same weight Marianna was when she was 1!
Love you all!
Lisa
You three look so beautiful, your mom called me at work and I cried the entire time I was looking at the pics-I read the commentary to her as she had called as soon as the pics arrived...I showed Joe the pics when I went home to fix his lunch. We are thrilled beyond word. Kiss Josh for us. Love, Joe and Jane
Looking good to me and Carol-God bless and best to all of you out there. Carl and Carol E
Matt & Jenn,
The look in both of your eyes tells everything...complete joy and love. What an incredible experience! Josh is a beautiful little boy and what a wonderful life he is going to have with you! He better hang onto his hat, the fun has just begun! Congratulations!
Love,
Susan
Congratulations! He's one handsome guy. Glad to hear things are going well.
Bryn
Matt & Jen,
Congrats. I should say Mom & Dad, Kim and I are so happy for you. Joshua is a beautiful baby. Sounds and looks like the entie trip is fantastic, made only better by the newest family member. Have fun on the rest of your trip, be safe and God bless.
JefF & Kim...
Matt- looks like you are a good pillow for him to catch some Z's on... and the pic where you are holding him up looking at him and he is looking at you.... I really wonder what he is thinking there.. "hey- there is no hair to pull on daddy like there is mommy"
what do you think??? haha
love, Jess, Lex and Lea
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