I will share some pictures of this past week's occurrences but I can't even describe the transformations we're seeing Delaney already. She appears most happy and comfortable at home and in the car with Mama and Dada. Her first trip in the car seat was not pleasant as she was very scared and we didn't have it adjusted properly so it wasn't the most comfy ride. With a little tweaking it seems to be a must more comfy way to travel now.
She has spent time with each set of grandparents and seen a lot of her aunts and uncles and cousins. it usually starts out slow and reserved, very quiet and reluctant, clinging to Mama but after a period of time, if she doesn't fall asleep, she begins to show her personality. Even if she stays quiet we can usually get a wave from her a she'll blow a kiss.
She babbles and makes all sorts of noises while playing at home or in the car. She's most animated and lively in the evening.
We have had some help from the Grandma's this week for meal prep and additional eyes on Delaney as we haven't been the most alert after dealing with the jetlag. I feel like we are mostly over that now. Larry returned to work today and we had to make a trip to the pharmacy so Delaney and I ventured out on our own and came back quickly as she fell asleep in the car and the medicine had to be refrigerated.
Everyone has been so kind and we've received such wonderful comments from those we know and strangers. We attended church Sunday morning and received so many wonderful hugs and sentiments from so may of our friends. So sorry she slept through service, since it messed us up for our afternoon nap and caused us to miss evening service, but we'll figure it out soon.
We spent Wednesday at Childrens' Hospital in Cincy for our post adoption evaluation at the international adoption clinic. We met with several people to complete medical, developmental, occupational therapy, and infectious disease/immunology. She was immunized in China and we didn't want any unnecessary shots or to repeat them and potentially cause trouble so we had a lot of blood work done as well as them doing the typical assessments via CBC, thyroid, iron, etc. Sadly they took 17 vials of blood and it was horrible to say the least. They had trouble with the first two sticks as her little veins blew then the third stick via ultrasound under the work of a special team resulted it the tube clotting. So a fourth stick was needed and finally got it all. We were all traumatized, including Nana who sat and cried int eh waiting room.
On a good note, we've played everyday at home, and taken wagon rides. She enjoys sharing her snacks with Penny our dog. She has a special fondness for a stuffed bear our niece Jenna gave her and a pink blanket. She sucks her thumb when weh gets tired and needs a nap. In the past week she has learned the words, Nana, Papaw, apple, uh-oh, thank you, hello (hi-yo) which is the most adorable. She says "P" for Penny and baby.
Well, there is more cuteness to share but somebody is getting tired and reaching for Mama- the best part of this job EVER!!!!!!
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