Sunday, June 21, 2009

Kerry

I don't even know where to begin about today. We are so blessed and so in love with her already. We flew into Nanchang a little after 2 this afternoon, Got to the hotel a little after 3 and about 20 minutes later we get a call from our guide saying that Kerry had arrived with her Nannies and that they would bring her up to our room. I nearly freaked out with nerves and excitement. She came to me and a few minutes later to Doug with no problem. She came with the little Bunny blankie/lovey thing we sent and the picture album we sent with our pictures. I really think the nannies tried their best to prepare her, as much as you can with a 15 month old. She looks very healthy, just a little bit petite. She came wearing a 12 month sized outfit we sent her and it fit her fine. She is amazing. So brave to be so little. She's already starting to get attached to Me and Doug, She clings to me and kind of whimpers if Doug's mom tries to take her, so we'll have to work on warming her up to her Nana a bit more tomorrow. She is pretty reserved so far, which we expected, but we did get some giggles from her earlier when she was taking her first bottle and we were playing with her feet. She is very observant and is just taking it all in and trying to figure out what to make of us and her new situation. I gave her a quick bath tonight and she did fine, just cried a little when I washed her hair but by then the poor thing was exhausted. After the bath I laid down with her on my chest and she was out cold in under 20 seconds, no joke, and has been sleeping since. I can't wait to see how she does tomorrow.





9 comments:

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

She is so cute!!! I am thrilled for you both....Happy Father's Day.....what a special one:)

Lisa

the meaklims said...

Oh my word, she is just a beautiful darling. I can just feel your excitement and nerves!

What a wonderful day! The blessings are too many to count.

Happy Fathers Day to Doug, I bet he won't forget this one!

Ms. J said...

Congratulations!

We remember those first few days all too well (it was less than 1 year ago for us). Yours seems to be going waaaaaay smoother than ours (Lil Pumpkin, also 15 months old at the time, went through an extreme grieving cycle). I know you are prepared for the ups and downs, but don't be afraid to reach out if you need some blog-support :o)

Sherri said...

She is adorable. Happy Father's Day!!

Sherri

tiffany said...

Oh my goodness. She is just as lovely as her first photos showed her to be, isnt she! So serious...reminds me of our Sophie when we first met her. Congratulations on your new daughter. Enjoy getting to know each other! I am so happy for you all!

Anonymous said...

OH!!!!!!!!!!! Kiss that little face for me. She is so cute and those chubby little cheeks. Tell Doug Happy Fathers day!!! I am so Happy for you both.

Dana said...

Wow she is so beautiful!!! It looks so much calmer than our first day with Makenna. Hope things continue to go smoothly. She is precious.

Denise said...

Ohmy, such cuteness!!! What a wonderful Father's Day for Doug. Enjoy this time~

3 Peanuts said...

Gin and Doug,

Congratulations!!!!! SHe is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
I am SO SO SO happy for you.

I feel bad I missed this...We had out of town guests and it was Will's b-day... Going to catch up on all the post now. BIG BIG HUGS

Kim

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