Hi from Russia!

jillianmb · October 2012

Darn I came on here to show some pictures but I am on DH's computer and it won't let me load them! Anyone else have trouble with pics on google chrome?

In any case, the pics are in my blog and so is the story of seeing our little man again! Court is tomorrow *gulp*.

Some details that I didn't include in my blog but might be of interest to others adopting internationally:

We brought another "book" with us filled with photos of our last visit and wrote another "story" for him. It says again that we are mama and papa and then we put in some pictures of an airplane (inside and outside of one) and of our house and his room- the story is about how is going on an airplane to live in a new house with mama and papa. We met the orphanage (baby home) psychologist and she said she would read it to him three times every week! Happy about that.

I also asked about meals and got some details on their diet. They eat a lot of mac and cheese! Who would have guessed? Ha. That'll be easy to replicate. Other than that, oatmeal, meatballs, lots of soup, potatoes, cabbage, and eggs. His hair was very wirey, thin, and greyish which I think is a sign that he is not getting enough fruits and vegetables. Oh how I cannot WAIT to get him home and eating nutritious food. The nannies rave about what a good eater he is, so I hope I can get lots of fresh fruits and veggies in him! I already have two toddler cookbooks as well so I will be reading those for tips. Anyway- I'm rambling. More in my blog and I can't wait to catch up on the board next week when we are home!

Allie-Jo · October 2012

YEY! I'm so happy you are having a good trip!! I bet you are so anxious to bring him home (I am anxious for you!)

Good luck in court tomorrow (today?)!

IRR · October 2012

Jillian, what a wonderful story to wake up to this morning. He is so adorable. Glad you have court coming up soon and I am sure all will go well. It's going to be so much harder to leave this time, but as your DH said, it will be the last time you will have to do this. Enjoy your time over there.

ellekae · October 2012

Your blog post made me cry! Praying for you so hard!!

kimmyb1020 · October 2012

Good luck with court! I'm sure everything will go perfectly! I love reading your blog about your journey, gives me hope as someone just starting!

missred75 · October 2012

So exciting! I know you must be so eager to bring him home! Good luck!

DaisyZH · October 2012

I'm so glad that the trip is going well!! I just caught up on your blog, I have been praying for the three of you and I love the pictures of your little man, he is so adorable. I will continue praying for you, I hope you the court date goes great!!

Julie721 · October 2012

Just read your blog and it brought tears to my eyes! Praying for your court date!

smithpaint · October 2012

Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow in court.

I checked out your blog and got to see all the pictures. He is so cute.

I'm so glad I found you and your blog. We are still considering adopting from Russia. Your story has helped me see some of the difficult things we will go through as well as the wonderful things.

I think one of the most difficult things for me would be to meet our child and then have to leave them there. How have you been coping with that? I have a hard time even spending a day or two away from my children. I know that has to be so difficult.

Can't wait to hear more about your visit - definitely keep us updated!