Day 2 and Day 3 Nanchang

Where do I begin? Day 2 we had a series of meetings in the morning. Miss Rebecca was a trooper. It was cold and rainy, alot of waiting around and in and off the bus. She just hangs out in the baby carrier and is along for the ride. So sweet. At 11:30 we boarded the bus for the hotel when Chris announced, "Congratulations, they are officially your daughters!" We all cheered and celebrated the great moment.

We spent the rest of the day just hanging out at the hotel. After lunch, we all went down for a very long nap. Ahhhh. Ray and I snacked in the room for supper, but I went to the lobby restaurant for some broth for Rebecca. I told them 'noodle soup w/out the noodles, its for baby" they rushed around and quickly brought me a bowl and said, "free for baby." I have to say, the hotel staff and the Chinese people in general are so very gracious and accomodating. They dote on the babies and strive to provide excellent service and care for all of us. Its really very touching and definitely appreciated! That pretty much sums up Day 2.

Day 3 was one of pure luxury. Nothing to do but be with our Rebecca all day. She is the best company. Quite a chatterer and game for anything. Ray and I also got some alone tine. He was able to go for a swim and I went to the gym and hit the eliptical for a little while. Then, another wonderful long nap. After walking the floors the first night with Rebecca, someone in our group said to try sleeping w/the lights on. That did it. She slept for 11 hours the first night. And is well on her way to hitting that right now.

Ray gave her lots of tummy time and we already see her growing and developing skills she did not have two days ago. She has attempted to roll over and almost did! She is trying to sit up, is reaching for her rattle and bottle and grabbing them! She continues to enjoy watching her hands. Its a riot to watch. She twists and twirls them and chuckles, just totally amused by them. I call it baby tai chi because of the way she moves them and watches them - its almost like her own choreographed hand dance.

She's a great eater. Meat broth seems to be her favorite. And yesterday she finally had her first bm, so we are so very proud of her and happy that everything seems to be working well. I promise no more bodily function reports unless they are truly extraordinary. I'm praying I won't have any of those stories to tell.

Today, Day 4, is a huge day for us. We actually get to see the orphanage and meet her foster mother in person. Not every group gets this opportunity so we are incredibly grateful to have this chance. Its a 2 hour bus ride from here, so it will be a full days trip. We'll have lunch there and come back this afternoon. And, now that we know that our peanut travels so well, we feel she'll just go along for the ride and be ok. So, I'll close for now, and I am sure I'll have many stories to tell about our trip. Thank you all for your loving thoughts, prayers, emails, and facebook postings. We do 'feel the love' half way round the world and know you are celebrating with us. Thank you, thank you!