Difficult night with a 1am start. Mae seems to have developed a cold and together with teething, she's very restless and upset. She ended up in bed with Daddy and went back off to sleep eventually. Just as we dropped off at about 6am - she woke again, refreshed and ready to start the day.... oh dear!!
A couple of coffees later, Will and I were back on track and Mae and I took a bath. A much more successful event then previously, when she wouldn't even sit in the water. This time, she splashed in the bubbles and seemed alot more comfortable. We all went down for breakfast where she ate a HUGE plateful of scrambled egg, a slice of watermelon and half a banana. She'd already had a bottle but she just can't seem to get enough food. She filled up at lunch and dinner too. We reckon it might be the first time she's really had enough to eat. Pretty sure she'll catch up in size, weight and developmentally now that she's eating enough and getting lots of love.
We attempted a walk in the park but she seemed to be very restless and we ended up coming back to the hotel for more Calpol and another bottle.
We met Michael, our guide at 3pm who took us back to the Notary office. We were given our numbered ticket and told to sit in line. Again, everything was very bureaucratic and efficient. Michael soon had us sorted out though with our official adoption certificate - meaning everything is now legalalised and official this end.
Later, Mae seemed to really pick up and we packed her into the sling and wandered down to the park and to 'Lucy's' Restaurant for an early dinner. On the way, Mae decided to serenade us with the most beautiful songs. We sang along which really got her going.... so cute!!
Early start tomorrow as we're off to visit her town of birth, the orphanage and the hospital where she spent her first few days. I'm expecting this to be a very emotional experience but an important one. Jude's bought another bag full of presents for the orphanage children....
A couple of coffees later, Will and I were back on track and Mae and I took a bath. A much more successful event then previously, when she wouldn't even sit in the water. This time, she splashed in the bubbles and seemed alot more comfortable. We all went down for breakfast where she ate a HUGE plateful of scrambled egg, a slice of watermelon and half a banana. She'd already had a bottle but she just can't seem to get enough food. She filled up at lunch and dinner too. We reckon it might be the first time she's really had enough to eat. Pretty sure she'll catch up in size, weight and developmentally now that she's eating enough and getting lots of love.
We attempted a walk in the park but she seemed to be very restless and we ended up coming back to the hotel for more Calpol and another bottle.
We met Michael, our guide at 3pm who took us back to the Notary office. We were given our numbered ticket and told to sit in line. Again, everything was very bureaucratic and efficient. Michael soon had us sorted out though with our official adoption certificate - meaning everything is now legalalised and official this end.
Later, Mae seemed to really pick up and we packed her into the sling and wandered down to the park and to 'Lucy's' Restaurant for an early dinner. On the way, Mae decided to serenade us with the most beautiful songs. We sang along which really got her going.... so cute!!
Early start tomorrow as we're off to visit her town of birth, the orphanage and the hospital where she spent her first few days. I'm expecting this to be a very emotional experience but an important one. Jude's bought another bag full of presents for the orphanage children....
2 comments:
Ahh, the joys of parenthood, lol, sleepless nights, worrying about colds etc. How's Will with nappy changing?
Its quite amazing the amount of food the little ones can put away. She looks so dainty at the moment, but she'll probably grow an inch and put on a kilo a month the way she is eating now!
WE NEED MORE PHOTOS !!!
Ah bless her - it sounds as though you are being inducted into the joys of parenthood nice and quickly! I am so excited about meeting her - she sounds absolutely gorgeous!
Hope the trip to the orphanage is okay, I expect it's going to be hard. I would want to scoop them all up and run off with them!
The girls and I are counting the days until we can come and visit you all!
Thinking of you all the time and sending lots of love,
Tasha xxxxx
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