I am so happy, I can't believe I forgot Jarren took 2 naps a day for almost the first year he was home.
Now that we are on to two naps a day, what a difference.
On to the bigger thing.
John has been saying " where's mama?" Most of the time Bj waves at him.
Last night he says where's mama??? Bj turned around and pointed that chubby little index finger right at me and hugged my neck. After all the time we have spent in front of the mirror going over " mama, Bj" I could not have been happier even if he said my name.
Surgery is tentatively scheduled for lip closure July 10. We are hoping there will be a cancelation in the schedule so's Bj can slide into that spot. Jarren needs revision, and then BJ will need palate closure, circ and one more nasal surgery.....
I think I'm going to fundraise to help pay for these expenses.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
waiting on surgery
We are diligently working towards a consistent nap schedule.
Both emperors are a wee bit cranky of they don't get the opportunity to "rest"
Both emperors are a wee bit cranky of they don't get the opportunity to "rest"
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
the Dr
We met with Dr R today, it is time to schedule Bj's first surgery... something I am not looking forward to. He decided today that it is time to also schedule Jarren's revision on his nose, you know where I 'm going with this.
Dr. r suggested we get both boys done the same day.
Am I a glutton for punishment or what???
We will have th efirst surgery to close his lip.
The second surgery, to close the palate will happen once the lip is healed and he is eating ok. At 22 pounds, he can't loose too much.
Dr. r suggested we get both boys done the same day.
Am I a glutton for punishment or what???
We will have th efirst surgery to close his lip.
The second surgery, to close the palate will happen once the lip is healed and he is eating ok. At 22 pounds, he can't loose too much.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A few observations
A few things I have observed in the past 2 weeks.
The flashing lights on the police cars mean "do not disturb me, I am on my way to for donuts." We have seen the police here n Guangzhou and in Nanjing, with flashing lights driving down the road, highway etc... usually 40 mph or so. Never in a hurry. I saw 2 officers yesterday in their little Honda fit Police car SLEEPING and I mean snoring and the lights were on. See what I mean?
Traffic laws are also only suggestions.
Yellow lights mean pick up the pace, not-prepare to slow and then stop.
Red lights mean, if there is an oncoming vehicle continue through the intersection until another car stops you and if there is not other car, continue on through.
Stop signs mean slow your roll, not stop.
Honking of the horn is legal in Nanjing so drivers BLAST the horn 24 hours a day. Here in Guangzhou it is illegal, so you may hear a gentle tap.
Driving at any time is taking your life in your hands, our driver in Nanjing needed to make a u-turn. He made this u-turn in directly in front of a moving cement truck!
This is quite common.
Two lane really mean six. Lanes are needed for the buses, cars, bicycles and taxies.
If a car breaks down or has a flat, the driver will usually just STOP WHERE THEY ARE and attempt to fix the problem.
If passengers need to exit a vehicle-like the clowns in the clown car, they will.
Seat belts are not required and neither are car seats for the little ones. This is been determined to be unnecessary and possibly useless.
This may be true because no body speeds. period. Even on the freeway, I don't think our driver ever drove over 45 mph-maybe 50 once, downhill.
The flashing lights on the police cars mean "do not disturb me, I am on my way to for donuts." We have seen the police here n Guangzhou and in Nanjing, with flashing lights driving down the road, highway etc... usually 40 mph or so. Never in a hurry. I saw 2 officers yesterday in their little Honda fit Police car SLEEPING and I mean snoring and the lights were on. See what I mean?
Traffic laws are also only suggestions.
Yellow lights mean pick up the pace, not-prepare to slow and then stop.
Red lights mean, if there is an oncoming vehicle continue through the intersection until another car stops you and if there is not other car, continue on through.
Stop signs mean slow your roll, not stop.
Honking of the horn is legal in Nanjing so drivers BLAST the horn 24 hours a day. Here in Guangzhou it is illegal, so you may hear a gentle tap.
Driving at any time is taking your life in your hands, our driver in Nanjing needed to make a u-turn. He made this u-turn in directly in front of a moving cement truck!
This is quite common.
Two lane really mean six. Lanes are needed for the buses, cars, bicycles and taxies.
If a car breaks down or has a flat, the driver will usually just STOP WHERE THEY ARE and attempt to fix the problem.
If passengers need to exit a vehicle-like the clowns in the clown car, they will.
Seat belts are not required and neither are car seats for the little ones. This is been determined to be unnecessary and possibly useless.
This may be true because no body speeds. period. Even on the freeway, I don't think our driver ever drove over 45 mph-maybe 50 once, downhill.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The park and Temple
The famous red couch at the White Swan.
mommie and Bj
Bj and Ian
The park, mommie and Bj, look at the grade of the hill. Some poor guy was using a PUSH mower up and down the hill
Sarah, Bj, Olivia and her dad Rob, one of the parents we traveled with. We were at the Six Banyion Temple
The Buddas
The Pagoda at Six Banyon Temple
Intro to OREOS!!
The location where BJ was foundTuesday morning we got up-breakfast, more congee, a banana, watermelon and yogurt for Bj.
Then sight seeing. First we went to Six Banyon Buddist Temple.
We were warned not to make eye contact with the beggars, they are numerous, although I admit even these kids bothered me. We stopped and they instantly surrounded our van, smiling and very pleasant. All had limb-arm deformities, most were missing hands, some entire arms. They all had bowls that were shaken at us-food please. The fact that they are begging doesn't bother me as much as the fact that they are kids. Most are young enough to have at one time been in an orphanage and then aged out,became to old for adoption, 14.
Into the temple, (I will be posting more photos one I get home on Saturday, I left my Sandisk in Nanjing and cannot upload photos.)
We were ready to climb the temple and find it is closed, this temple is the height of the Hatteras light house...pictures to follow.
We went to a local park, very nice Bj got the chance to walk around some with Ian his best friend and cell mate.
then lunch. My rule is still the same if I do not recognize it I'm not touching it. The circle of recognizable food has gotten a little smaller. It was Cantoneeze style and very good. Noodles, rice, broccoli all safe food. My entire group, the folks more adventurous than me has gotten GI upset several times from eating stuff I was wary of....
Then sight seeing. First we went to Six Banyon Buddist Temple.
We were warned not to make eye contact with the beggars, they are numerous, although I admit even these kids bothered me. We stopped and they instantly surrounded our van, smiling and very pleasant. All had limb-arm deformities, most were missing hands, some entire arms. They all had bowls that were shaken at us-food please. The fact that they are begging doesn't bother me as much as the fact that they are kids. Most are young enough to have at one time been in an orphanage and then aged out,became to old for adoption, 14.
Into the temple, (I will be posting more photos one I get home on Saturday, I left my Sandisk in Nanjing and cannot upload photos.)
We were ready to climb the temple and find it is closed, this temple is the height of the Hatteras light house...pictures to follow.
We went to a local park, very nice Bj got the chance to walk around some with Ian his best friend and cell mate.
then lunch. My rule is still the same if I do not recognize it I'm not touching it. The circle of recognizable food has gotten a little smaller. It was Cantoneeze style and very good. Noodles, rice, broccoli all safe food. My entire group, the folks more adventurous than me has gotten GI upset several times from eating stuff I was wary of....
Physical time
All done!
Bj went tired...
Weight and height check
Bj is unhappy during hearing screening
Monday morning was very interesting, we went to have hearing screening and physicals done.We got up and ate breakfast, Bj still loves conjee-which is a plain bland form of gruel... he has eaten all of my instant brown sugar oatmeal, I think it is a texture thing. He checks out the consistency of everything that goes in his mouth.
On to hearing screening, this consisted of a squeaky toy-barking dog and quacking duck. If he turns towards each sound on the left and right-Bingo! he can hear?? yes.
Then we did went to have height and weight checked. Bj was just fine until the nurses took him from me, he protested long and loud! This is a very good thing, it shows he is bonding with his mama-which I already know but Susan my guide from ASIA needs to see too. she is the one who reports back to ASIA and the CCAA-China Center for Adoption Affairs.
After height and weight on to the Dr part. This gentleman was very nice to Bj. Although he did not like this part either.
Finally finished!
I took the time to go walk Shaiman Island, it is a very nice place, safe and fewer vendors to run from like my last visit in 06. At that time it was like running the gauntlet to get down the road and not be grabbed by a shopkeeper-"come to my store and shop"
In '06 there were 22000 babies brought to their forever families. In '09 because of new restrictions new forms and more money there are 12000-are target to come home to their families.
Tuesday at the Guangzhou zoo
And he will be sick...
Or he will end up in hospital with an IV
Do not feed him people food
Lives in the forrest
The bear family
Brown bear brown bear what do you see?
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