Adoption Journey to Delaney Marie

Sunday, March 12, 2006

March 13 Gotcha Day

This morning started with breakfast at the hotel restaurant, western food buffet. Our adoption group met at 9:30am in the meeting room of the hotel to get our babies. The babies had about a 3 hour ride from the orphanage to the hotel. Our family name was called and Tina was handed Delaney. She was crying as was all the other babies, it took a little while for her to calm down. Delaney’s nanny was present and kept coming over and taking Delaney. We did not say anything since we knew how attached these people can get with the babies. After filling out more paperwork we took Delaney to the room, fed her Cheerios and formula. She appears to be a good eater. Tina gave Delaney a bath and attempted to give her the rest of the formula. Delaney was falling asleep while trying drinking the formula. We put her down for the afternoon, what a big day for all of us..















8 Comments:

  • At 6:10 AM, Blogger Wendy said…

    Congratulations ... you finally have her!! Love the photos -- Delaney looks like a beautiful little empress and seems to be adjusting so well. Brings back sweet memories of our Gotcha Day in Hefei just a few short months ago. Can't wait to see more photos!

    Love,
    Wendy

     
  • At 7:15 AM, Blogger Patty Family said…

    So good to see you with Delaney at last! Hope things go smoothly your last week in China with her. It is difficult for anyone to manage a toddler in a hotel for that long. Sure it will be much easier when you get home. Don't worry about Lizzie being too lonely. She has moved in with us. She really get excited though if we say something to her about Michael. She'll be glad to see you but she's managing just fine. Tracy

     
  • At 8:25 AM, Blogger Schade friends said…

    A feeling like no other! Congratulations finally! We are so excited to hear about her....keep the pictures and stories coming. She is absolutley angelic! What a day to remember. Congratulations big brother.....you really have a big job ahead of you!
    Love, Cindy

     
  • At 12:58 PM, Blogger Marshall Family said…

    At last you have your little girl! We are sooo excited for you and can't wait to meet her. Give her lots and lots of kisses for us and some to Michael too! How does he like being a big brother so far? Congradulations we love you guys :)

     
  • At 7:19 PM, Blogger Sharon said…

    Congrats to all of you! You all look very happy! What an exciting time this must be for all of you. I'm hoping you'll continue the blog postting after Delaney comes home.

    Love and Good Wishes,
    Sharon

     
  • At 3:39 PM, Blogger Baum Family said…

    Tina,Bill and Michael, How wonderful you're day has finally come and you have held and kissed Delaney. She is an angel and cute as ever. My prayers are with you. Travel safe home. Love Susan and Bill

     
  • At 7:36 AM, Blogger Schade friends said…

    Hi friends!
    I imagine life is quite busy with a toddler right now. I talked to your mom this morning, all is well. We loved the pix of Delaney on the bed, how happy she is already! Still waiting for an update! Can't wait for all of you to return home.
    Love, Cindy

     
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