Adoption Day, Medicals and Shots, Oh My!
Today we were up and out early, which was easy because Aria and Gianna were up at 4 AM. I was pretty darn proud of myself for getting 4 girls and their hair and clothes done (with a LOT of help from Daddy of course) The twins are sounds sleepers- can I get an AMEN?!? The Lord truly answered that prayer. The slept through my shower and getting ready in the same room!
We fed Celia rice cereal before we went down for breakfast and she gobbled it up. Sofia is really on babyfood as well. She will "hold" food in her mouth for hours. I guess she hasn't learned chew... then swallow, so we are feeding them both baby food.
We headed over to the Civil Affairs Office and made it before the group of 45- YIPPEE!!! The twins really love to be in the carriers, so it all went very smoothly.
Then we went for their medical exam and shots. I asked for them to consider giving Celia a waiver, but they said she didn't meet the criteria so they both got 5 shots and a TB test. Sofia had just started smiling for us before her shots, and afterwards, she kept holding her arm up to me, like, "Why did you let them stab me?"
Celia's personality is coming out more and more. She has cooed, and laughs and smiles readily. She was in the stroller kicking me with her foot. When I would look at her she would smile from ear to ear and chuckle. What a darling!
They are both done with everything except applying for passports which is no big deal, and will take an hour or so tomorrow afternoon. We basically have nothing else to do until we go to the US Consulate next Tuesday. We told our guide we don't want to tour, we just want to do our own thing, as we want to bond with the twins, enjoy the area, and hopefully sleep.
Offically they are Cl @xton girls for ever!
How do you hold 4 girls betweenn 2 people? Pile 'em on!
Gianna was Mommy's twin buddy today. She is doing really well giving up the youngest child throne.
Entertaining Celia at the medical exam.
We fed Celia rice cereal before we went down for breakfast and she gobbled it up. Sofia is really on babyfood as well. She will "hold" food in her mouth for hours. I guess she hasn't learned chew... then swallow, so we are feeding them both baby food.
We headed over to the Civil Affairs Office and made it before the group of 45- YIPPEE!!! The twins really love to be in the carriers, so it all went very smoothly.
Then we went for their medical exam and shots. I asked for them to consider giving Celia a waiver, but they said she didn't meet the criteria so they both got 5 shots and a TB test. Sofia had just started smiling for us before her shots, and afterwards, she kept holding her arm up to me, like, "Why did you let them stab me?"
Celia's personality is coming out more and more. She has cooed, and laughs and smiles readily. She was in the stroller kicking me with her foot. When I would look at her she would smile from ear to ear and chuckle. What a darling!
They are both done with everything except applying for passports which is no big deal, and will take an hour or so tomorrow afternoon. We basically have nothing else to do until we go to the US Consulate next Tuesday. We told our guide we don't want to tour, we just want to do our own thing, as we want to bond with the twins, enjoy the area, and hopefully sleep.
The first "twin" thing we've seen is that they like to touch heads when we hold them.
Can you guess which is which?
Sofia is NOT HAPPY that mean ol' US government made her get 5 shots before coming home. Smiley Celia is already over it, and back to her happy self.
We are free for the next 24 hours. My "amazing mom moment" for the day was feeding both twins lunch while Greg was making the big girls lunch. It doesn't sound like much, but I thought, "I got this, with a little organization, we will be fine!!"
Thank you all so much for the encouragaing comments and emails. We literally cried reading all of them this morning. We are so thankful for such dear friends and family!
So glad to hear everything is going well. Your girls are all so beautiful! Thanks for posting and letting us follow along on your journey - I'll be praying for safe travels for the rest of your trip.
ReplyDeleteKaree
(OurMeltingPot on RQ)
Glad to know things are going smoothly. Yeah for sound sleepers. Just that can make so many other things bearable. You all look very happy and content. Sending prayers over the ocean for continued bonding and a peaceful trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us all updated through your blog. I love the updates and can't wait to meet the girls in person!
ReplyDeleteJessica Martin
Very happy for you and your familly, the picture was great. You look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMélissaxx
O.K. I'll stick my neck out. I "think" Celia is on the right. The pictures are awesome, sometime children just know when the parents need some extra peace. It's a God thing. Our prayers will continue during the trip and after. I believe that parents always need extra prayer no matter how old we or our children get! Love & kisses
ReplyDeleteI want you to remember these phrases in the days ahead:
ReplyDeleteDone is better than perfect.
The best you can do is good enough.
Love is stronger than anything.
Love you!
Yeah for the proud Mommmy-moments :-)))
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the next few days with your girlies!
Barb (wyofamily)
Look at all those smiles!! Love it, and remember take it easy and one day at a time girlfriend. You already look like SuperMom to me :) Girls are beautiful and I can't wait to see all 4 of them all dressed up together.
ReplyDeleteThese girls are going to do just fine. What a beautiful family. Love the pics.
ReplyDeleteAh! I seriously started tearing up when I saw sweet Sophelia in their adorable white matching headbands, wrapped so tightly in you and Greg's arms! This is just so beautiful and precious. I am praying so much for you guys!! I can't wait to meet the precious little ones and to see Ari and G again. Give them big squeezes for me! And tell them there is so much love waiting for them back at home. :) Love you guys!
ReplyDelete-Chels
How do you ask for a waiver our family is proceeding with the adoption a heart baby who is fairly severe and we are curious about how to get a waiver to exempt her from shots please email me at tsw1203@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi to all the Claxtons,
ReplyDeleteThe girls look good in all the photos. Christy and Greg--you don't look exhausted!!! :) I wish you all good things. Hope the trip goes well and the girls quickly bond to you. It is great to see them together after they had been parted so long. I bet they are so happy to be together and then with all of you showering them with love.
Blessings to all,
Kelly deRosier