We made it! Aleigha did well on the plane. She fell asleep as soon as we were about to take off and then woke up when we landed. Couldn't ask for more than that! THEN... the "fun" began... She didn't get her normal 2-3 hr nap since the plane ride was only an hour long and we didn't have enough food for her at the airport and on the drive to the hotel. She was not a happy camper! She was not happy with a new room and new crib. She HATED the crib... so she "slept" with us. I think she screamed for over an hour and when she did fall asleep in my arms, she would wake back up as soon as I laid her down and start screaming again. Aleigha is definitely Mommy's girl when she's tired so I didn't get much sleep last night. I really don't know how much I slept. She's definitely in a better mood today but I'm not sure how the crib will work out. We'll try again. It is nothing like the last crib- it looks like more of an institution crib than a nice "homey" crib.
This morning we had all the girls' medical exams. Aleigha is 22 lbs, 29 inches long and head circumference of 18 inches. She was the only baby to break the 20 pound mark! But she is the oldest so that makes sense. :) We also had their pictures taken for their American Visa's that we are completing during this leg of the trip.
This hotel is nice but not as fancy as the last hotel. We are actually in Guangdong - which is an island off of Guangzhou. It's an older, more laid back community. The weather is beautiful. 70 and sunny with a light breeze. I wish I would have packed better. I'm having to put the same clothes on Aleigha that she's already worn and they are winter clothes. :(
This is Aleigha in the hotel stroller....
We have government paper work to complete as a group today at 4pm, then some of us are going to a western restaurant so we can have chicken fingers and fries! They also have a Papa John's that delivers to the hotel AND a Subway connected to the hotel! This area caters to adoption families. The only people we have seen here have Chinese babies with them. I'm having Subway right now for lunch in our room while Aleigha takes her nap. YUM!
2 comments:
That 1st pic on the plane is hilarious!!! Glad the weather isn't 80 at least like you thought. 70 seems way more manageable. And thank goodness for American food! You're probably in need of that for this last leg. You're almost home! : )
Oh....Aleigha & Johnny are probably pretty close in size. I bet they are about the same weight but Johnny is longer than that. Can't wait to see them together!
Beckett was 24 lbs. 2 weeks ago and 30 1/2 inches long. Welcome to Shana and I's world with the sleeping thing. I REALLY hope it gets better for you soon. The picture of her on the plane is ADORABLE!!
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