Thursday, September 1, 2011

Waiting... and waiting... not so patiently

Hey blog friends...

So I don't really have any "news" I just thought I would let you know what we have been doing.  We have no idea what size our daughter really is, we got some random numbers that look like somebody took a USA chart for average child size and picked the middle numbers.  It however would make her big for her age.  So either she is smaller and someone was "saving face" or she is older than they told us.  In the mean time we have been trying to buy all the things we need for our trip.  Including lots of medicine to bring with us.  I haven't shopped for children's meds in YEARS lol.  So it was amusing, standing in the isle in Target with my mother trying to figure out which ones to buy.  Vitamins took the longest, I have no idea what she will be willing to take, she may run away screaming about these crazy Americans shoving all this stuff down her. :) We are bringing so much and we have to try and get it into two suitcases or pay for an extra bag.  I am strongly considering this because she will need one coming home as well... or maybe it could be a small one David could carry on... who knows.  I am going nuts, idk if I posted about this before but the nesting thing is driving me nuts. I never really had a strong desire to "nest" when I was pregnant, maybe because I am a planner and got things done pretty early.  This time however, the process has kept me from planning as I would like so I HAVE to get everything done NOW! It is crazy... (my poor family has to deal with me).

I have been reading a lot about China and trying to prepare for every scenario (ha..ha).  Funny thing is, I am most concerned about planning my potty trips so I NEVER have to use a squatty potty! If you haven't seen them, look up Chinese toilets, then you will understand my horror! My poor child may have ever used a western toilet, so teaching her that will be interesting.  We still have not gotten an official update, which means we don't know if she got our package or not.  I hope she did, and I pray her foster mother is showing her the book everyday.  Please be praying for her that she be able to transition without trauma.  This is tough for any child but our baby doesn't have someone telling her everyday that she is going to live with her forever family.  In her mind, she is home, no one has communicated to her otherwise. :(  My heart aches for her and how scary it could be, but I know we serve a great big God who can calm her fears and help her bond to me quickly... (yes and David too) but mostly me...lol  This little girl has captured the heart of so many already, I cannot wait until you guys can all meet her...

Destin has an ortho appointment today so I better get some stuff done before then... Oh and pray our TA (travel approval) arrives today, if so we will be able to leave around the 16th!!! If not it could be another couple months due to a Chinese holiday and a couple trade fairs. PRAY PEOPLE!!!!!

Love.... Me