Where to begin!
Picking Bedilu up - what a day! I met with the nurse and got his schedule. It was so great to get the info but i was for sure feeling overwhelmed!!!! We changed him into an outfit we had brought with us and then we were off. He got to say his good byes to his nannies and as we were backing out of the compound more came running out to say good bye. So touching to see how they will miss him. The car ride was quiet as he just took it all in - he probably hasn't been out of the orphanage for 3 months or so.
We tried to stick to the schedule on the first day. Smiles were hard to come by but by the end of the day we even had one short giggle. He had a good nap but by supper time was not feeling so great. He is teething and has a bad cold. We have him started on some antibiotics. He actually slept for 13 hours which was amazing!!!
Today has been a good day. This morning he was just snuggly and cuddly. He had a nap that we weren't expecting and then another one in the afternoon. I think his teeth are really bothering him but he is doing well despite it all. We have just been taking it easy. Not sure that we will be doing much besides hanging out here at the Guesthouse. He has started bonding with us. He prefers me (Brenda) but will go with Mike as well. He doesn't like to be too far from us - usually wants to be held or very close. Its been a very good start!!!
6 comments:
Sounds like you guys are off to a wonderful start!! 13 hours! Yikes! Teething is no fun for anyone good that he can at least sleep through it!
Adam, Esther and D
Poor Bedi! Those pesky teeth can really be painful. Ask a family member to pick up some Camilia for you so you can start giving it to him once he gets home (if his teeth are still bothering him). It will really help his teeth, tastes great and it's a homeopathic remedy. So glad you guys have had a good first few days. Enjoy your time together!!
Eeek!!!! Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Teething is a horrible stage, but hopefully the Camilia or Advil can ease some pain.
I found Phoebe slept an awful lot in the first 6-7 weeks. I have often wondered if that was how her little mind and body coped with the stress of the transition. You likely have all you need to deal with those sore little gums, but something that both my kids used was a cold, wet facecloth. Frozen wet was ideal, but just cold from the tap was ok too. And then they would gnaw away...Happy Mother's day for tomorrow!!
Oh wow!! I am so so happy for you!? Great to read this!:)
Happy 1st Mother's Day Brenda. We are so happy for you and know that this is a very BIG learning curve for both you and Mike and also for Bedi. I know that God has His hands there helping you with everything. Praying for you all.
Janice and Alan
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