Well, I am here in Guatemala. Johanna is sleeping so I am going to post really quick. I can't put pictures on yet though.
Johanna and her foster mother met us at the airport yesterday. Boy, was that a surprise. She is a very good baby but sometimes looks lost and starts crying. It is so obvious she misses her foster family. She was very close to her foster father so everytime she sees a man she wants him to old her.
Last night she slept all night, 8 to 7 this morning. I didn't sleep. I was awake constantly checking on her. She sleeps on her tummy and often on her face too. I guess she doesn't know about SIDS. She sleeps very still too. I would put my hand on her back but couldn't feel her breathing so I would jiggle her a little to make her move. I know, I have those "first time mom" qualities.
Our embassy appointment was this morning and was long. Johanna got very restless but we made it through. I think we are going to the market after lunch. I'll try to write more later and maybe even get some pictures on.
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Congratulations :) It sounds like you girls are doing very well together overall! That is good! I am sorry that Johanna misses her foster family - that is so tough. I hope that the remainder of your trip is great and that you have a safe and wonderful trip home!
So glad you are all together at last! Looking forward to the pics.
p.s. Almost 3 months later, Cara still reaches for any dark haired man she sees!
Congratulations! I am glad that it is going so well! I will be praying for you!
Congratulations! I have been looking for the update. It is wonderful you are finally together now forever! How awesome they met you at the airport! what a surprise.
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO....congrats. I am so happy for you. Forever Family. I can not wait to see pictures. Courtney
Gail,
Congratulations! I am so glad you made it safe and have your daughter with you! I cannot wait to see the pictures!
Frances
Oh Yay!!! I am so, so glad to know that you have your daughter with you now.
I am sure she will have a tough time getting used to her new life, but I know you will help her to adjust well and will be such a great mom to her.
Don't get too used to that whole sleeping through the night thing... it just might change on you.
I can't wait to see a photo of her in your arms!
Woohoo! Congratulations!!! Praying for you!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy you are finally togehter!!! I can't wait for the pictures!!
I remember our first week with Olivia we didn't sleep well at all and kept checking to see if she was breathing. It gets easier as time passes, but we didn't mind not watching her all night and I am sure you don't either. Enjoy every minute with her!!
Sharon
Congrats! Can't wait to see pics of you two together!
Kerri and Ruby
I am so happy for you...
I can't wait for pictures.
Dottie
www.journeytng.blogspot.com
Oh I can't wait to see pics! We are here visiting too and I constantly am touching our little girl to make sure she is breathing and she is 20 months - firt time mom thing!!!
Deanna
I'm so excited for you!
So happy for you Gail! Congratulations!
Cammie
OMG Gail!!I am SOOOOO Happy for you!! Together with your baby girl!!!XXOO
Congrats! pictures, I cannot wait to see you together!
Wow, I am so happy for you!!! I'm sure she'll adjust quickly. Maybe Uncle Lowell and Uncle Pat can fill in some for those male arms (and of course Heath when we are there). I will bring the sleep monitor when we come to visit. Or maybe I'll just stick it in the mail so it is there when you get home. It was such a sanity saver when Samuel started sleeping on his tummy. You can set it to tick so that you literally hear each time she breathes.
YAYAYAYAYAYYA~~~~~~~~~~
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Doesn't if feel good to actually feel and hear that...
I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see pictures. Glad that you made it throught the appt. Have a great trip home.
CONGRATULATIONS MAMA!!
Enjoy your time together in Guatemala and safe travels HOME!
So happy for you.
I know you are busy...
BUT you have been tagged... Or better say, Johanna has been...
So... DO TELL...
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HUGS to you MOMMA!
Ellie
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