We tracked that package to Beijing and it arrived there on 4/5/2014. That's where tracking ends.
We never heard if it was delivered or if our sweet girl received any of her things. We asked around on our private fb group for families that have adopted children at the Rehab Hospital and the consensus was clear that children did not receive their packages until they were sent back to their home SWI to prepare for adoption day. That's months off. All of the wonderful people in the group were kind enough to note that packages and parties sent directly to the hospital via the third party providers in China made it through. There were a few recommendations and we chose to work with Ann at Red Thread China. Please look at her web site.She came highly recommended and I cannot stress enough how happy we are with her service. Truly. She was very patient with our questions, she was helpful in determining which items we should choose and personally attended to every detail! I just love her! On Friday May 9th we sent payment for a Forever Family Cake Party. On Saturday May 10th I received an email that said "Happy Mothers Day" in the subject line. I opened it to see this:
Could you just die? I almost did.
Our girl LOVES her cake!
So pretty in pink.
There is a 1:46 video but blogger is not letting me upload it.
Basically, we see that she is a lefty! They keep trying to make her put the fork in her right hand but she transfers back. She has nice table manners. She is calm and very observant. She sticks up for her little friends! The little girl in yellow that is to her right had an empty plate and our YiMan got the Nanny's attention and got her some cake! Such a good girl. We clearly hear a man in the room calling her "YiMan" and she responds to it, so we know that she knows that name.
Her motor skills and self care skills are awesome.
We are so blessed!
Along with the cake, she also got this:
If that wasn't enough for ya' - there is a BONUS!
I randomly checked my email yesterday and saw a message from the Waiting Child department at our agency...WE GOT AN UPDATE!!! She is still at the Rehab Hospital. We got measurements, pictures and development updates! What we are told: She is 28 pounds (2 pound gain since February). She is 34.25 inches tall. (1 inch gain since February) We got our first foot measurements! We can start thinking about shoes!!! 12 cm (about 4.7 inches) sooooo tiny!!! They say that she does not need a diaper. She can take her shoes off/put them on independently. Feed herself. She has three meals and three snacks a day and sleeps from 7:30 pm thru 6:30 am (but one of her snacks takes place in that time frame??? GeGe Peter just said that he can help her out with that! LOL) She is introverted, has stranger anxiety and answers to YiMan or ManMan. She continues to attend ST and OT. She puts 3-5 word sentences together. The best part:
We are going crazy now!
We really cannot get through this process fast enough!
Her hair is growing so fast!
(is that a P and an H on the mittens on her shirt?)
Kid's got a mean poker face!
She is going to give GeGe Taylor a run for his money with that stare down!
She is going to give GeGe Taylor a run for his money with that stare down!
Seriously?
Can't stand the cuteness.
The face!!!!
We are so in love.
P.S. We are also playing the name game!
Shhhh! Don't tell!
Ahhhhh!!! She is adorable!!! I'm so glad Ann worked out. I've thought about it for Xubin, but I know the package we sent got to him.. because we sent it with our Pastor's wife who was traveling and was able to drop it off personally. So now I'm not sure if I should send another.
ReplyDeleteWhen do you travel? If it will be a long stretch you could consider it. If you are traveling soon, then probably not necessary unless you want to! We may do another package in late summer but focus more on donations for all of the children. I have been looking at the lots that Ann provides. That might be the most economical thing to do. I would live to send them books, crayons, games, etcetera. I do not know if they will keep them out for the children to access though. I will ask Ann to find out what they need or want before I send anything.
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