There isn't much excitement the day after Gotcha Day. We finished the last little bit of paperwork with the Chinese government so in the eyes of China the adoption is complete. Our next phase is getting all the paperwork done to become a US citizen. This will take up the remainder of our time. We aren't doing much in the afternoon because she now has tonsillitis. She came to us with a low grade fever and got up a couple of times last night. We took her to the hotel clinic and she has a fever or 102 with inflamed tonsils. She is now on antibiotics and a fever reducer. Right now she only wants mama to hold her. She allows the rest of us to be around her and feed her but don't try and hold her. She is eating fine but you can tell she doesn't feel great. The pictures today are of us finalizing the Chinese portion of the adoption (the young lady brought her from Shantou). Kristy playing in the Swan Room. The Swan Room is a
play room for the children here in the hotel that Mattel sponsors. The last picture is of Kristy napping after medicine and lunch (yes June that is the blanket you made for her). We also received our adoption Barbie from the hotel. Every adopting family receives a commemorative Barbie which is a Barbie holding a Chinese baby.
2 comments:
Poor little Kristy. I am sorry to hear she is not feeling well. The fact that she only wants Mommy is a GOOD thing.
A word of caution given to us by our guide though is to stay clear of that Swan Room. All kinds of germs floating around in there. Our guide suggested we not go in there. That was more than three years ago so perhaps it has changed.
It is good to read that the final adoption paperwork is complete! I'm praying for Kristy to get better--will drop a note to the prayerteam too. We've all been praying for your whole family and are eager to meet Kristy. I got to talk to Sam on Sunday and told her you were there. She was excited for you(remember, this is my daughter who always wanted a sister and wanted us to adopt from China b/c of 4 Chinese gymn. coaches she had and loved. I'm sure she would love to meet Kourtney and Kelly's little sister one day!) We hope the final citizen-processing wraps up smoothly! Enjoy the rest of your trip and this memorable time of getting to know Kristy. I pray she is feeling better in no time!
Love,
Lynnette
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