Matching PJs and ready for bed. Aren't they adorable?
My and ALL FOUR of my daughters. My cup really runs over!!
Gianna and Celia. I am glad that we prepared ourselves for CP. She is only hypontic in her neck, but she is spastic in her arms, so she is resourseful and uses her feet to grab toys you hold up for her. She is happy, smiley, and sweet as sugar. I am not upset so understand I am saying this as more matter of fact, but she is like a 6 month old in every way. I pray for her sake that some good therapy and nutrition will help her tremendously. She is definitely on the more severe end of CP. We are not shocked, in fact I really expected this end of the spectrum. Please don't feel "sorry" for us or her. She is a blessing and we are privileged to be called to such a child.
Right after we got back to the hotel room. Sofia only wants ME or Aria. Or she is crying pretty hysterically. We don't mind- at least I have some one to take turns with if I need a potty break :) Sofia is more like a 12 month old. She can't eat cheese- she holds it in her mouth, and she is a tiny little thing. She never cried when they gave her to me, and there was a room full of about 45 families all getting their babies in a hot, un ventilated room. Think MASS screaming, and tearful parents. It was a magical moment to see the nanies walk out with baby after baby and see families being made.
Here we are doing the Sofia hand-off. I am so thankful the girls are here with us. Aria has reached Sofia and she will only allow Aria and I to hold her. She is just as we thought- very fearful, but she makes great eye contact and is eating and drinking well. Celia is "bottle-fed" only- umm, NO WAY. I bought a jar of baby food to see if we could get her to eat it and she LOVED it and ate it much better than her bottle. Guess we will be shopping again tomorrow.
We are emotionally and physically exhausted, so I will end for now. Much love to all and thank you for the prayers!! They both came to me as peacefully as I had prayed for, and despite the fact that Celia's CP is more severe than the pictures and videos showed, we are so thankful for both the twins and how we will be blessed by being their parents.
Very sweet! Congratulations! The girls, all four of them, look so happy and content. Prayers for all of you for a safe and happy return to the US!
ReplyDeleteYou know I am not a morning person. However, this morning I didn't even need my alarm clock! I jumped up and turned on the computer. What joy to see you and your girls together! I rejoice for you, friend, and cant wait to meet these precious girls in person.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord's rest be multiplied to you all tonight.
Love and prayers~
Congratulations! I am crying tears of joy as I see my new nieces for the first time! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this transition! Can't wait to see them in person!!!
ReplyDeleteI sit her crying knowing that GOd had your BIG family in mind before all of you were created. Love you guys, your attitude and all of your girls! Thanks for you honesty!!
ReplyDeleteOh, those sweet little faces!! What precious little girls! And your "big" girls look so happy and excited!
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Barb
What beautiful pictures! He is so good! We know from the improvements that Aria and Gianna made the first few months, that Sophia and Celia are in the best possible place for them. We are so blessed to be counted in the extended family. They have finally "come home". WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't wait to get up this morning and see your pictures. So glad those sweet girls are in your arms. God is good! We'll keep praying for their (and your) adjustment.
ReplyDeleteWe are also adopting CP child from China....they are beautiful! I am so glad to see them with you! Fellow Rqer Doc33
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see you and all of your daughters together!! They are all beautiful. Congratulations on your exciting day. Praying that God reigns peace down on all of you this week!
ReplyDeleteBeen hoping for an update! I am SO THANKFUL they are now with their Mommy and Daddy and BIG SISTERS! Been watching your journey!!!
ReplyDeleteLeslie (Hopingfor08 from RQ)
*big smiles*
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for all of you!
On the practical side, I'm glad you had mentally prepared yourself. Also, that Celia uses her feet to grab toys shows a wonderful adaptive nature. I think you are correct that with proper nutrition and therapy, she will come far. Just remember the leaps and bounds A and G made!
I love the first picture of Sofia - such a look! That little one has some expressive eyes :)
Hugs to all, and of course much love,
Anne
Congrats! Congrats! Today deserves double the excitement, right? I am so overjoyed x2 for you and your family. They are beautiful beautiful BEAUTIFUL! God has given you two blessings to love. I can't wait to see them shine once they are bathed in love.
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Misty
WOOHOO!!! All your littles in their mommy's arms :) What a terrific mommy you and such a great attitude as I know you must be sad to see your baby girl in such condition. Keep up the good work and I hope you guys have a fabulous time bonding with the babies.
ReplyDeleteAwesome reunion! My new granddaughters look so adoreable and sweet! Can't wait to see them! Looks like you already have things under control. Aria and Gianna are beaming with joy. They seem so happy to have sisters. Aria is taking the Mama role seriously you can tell! What a wonderful and busy life you will have. I am still praying that Celia will eventually get alot better. Enjoy your precious family and give them lots of love and kisses from Grandmommy and Papa.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!! Congratulations! It looks like everyone is doing great! You are the best "medicine/therapy" Celia could ever get. Congratulations again!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new editions to your beautiful family! I am a RQ follower/mostly lurker : ) Beautiful post about your daughters. They are blessed to have you as parents and you are blessed to have them as daughters! Good thoughts and prayers your way! Michelle (FiregirlRI on RQ)
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful. I cant wait to see what love and a family will do for them. Praying for bonding and peace in their and your hearts. Jenne CHSFS buddy
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for your family. The twins are beautiful and will no doubt thrive now that they are with their family. And not to leave out your two older girls they are precious and look thrilled to have two baby sisters.
ReplyDeleteIncredible, awesome! They are beautiful and precious, "fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous in His works." Congratulations to the blessed parents, the beloved and brave twins, the loving older sisters, the anxious, "can't-wait-to-hold-them" brothers, and, of course, the proud, thankful, "jumping-for-joy" grandparents. We love you and are praying for you, thanking Him for this wonderful moment in your lives (and ours, too!).
ReplyDeleteI have the greatest family in the world! Love and miss you all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family. I am so happy for you all and hope one day to meet Miss G's little sisters. Take care and try to rest.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on daughter #3 and #4! I say your posting on RQ and having seen your daughters lots of times next to your postings, I really wanted to see updated photo's.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Have a great time in China.
All the best,
Karen
The Netherlands
DH Pepijn
DS Casper (8, bio)
DD Ying Xin (6, adopted from Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China in Feb 2006; SN - Poland's Syndrome)
DS Hong Jie (4, adopted from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China in Dec 2009; SN – FFU complex, plagiocephaly)
http://onsgemengdegezin.blogspot.com
Cristy,
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you guys!!! They are so cute! I love the picture of you with your girls. How's the weather? I will probably miss you. We get there on Sat. the 20th. We can just high five in the Guangzhou Airport :) Have fun...I will be praying for adjustments for all.
Love,
Lyn
Beautiful, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo SO SOOO excited for you all! Have been praying for you all since we got to catch up last week. When you see the pictures you can just tell that this is the family God put together for you! So exciting!!! Praying that your stay goes smoothly and is enjoyable and for a safe return back.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!!!!! They are beautiful! I better go show Scott the pictures or he will wonder why I'm crying...love you all!
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Denise M
So very happy for you! Praying for each and everyone of you, God is good! Love, Sue
ReplyDelete...and yes, they are GORGEOUS! All four of them! Such sweet, sweet, pictures! Sue
ReplyDeleteFollowed your posts on RQ and couldn't wait to get home from work today to see your pictures. Your entire family is just beauitful. We also adopted a little guy with CP this past spring. It is amazing how much progress he has made since we have been home. He still is very delayed but it has been like night and day since we first met. There are TONS of great resources that I am sure you are more than aware of. One thing I imagine you already know is just how much the stress (new place, new people, new food...) can increase muscle tone. You are probably getting a glimpse of the effect of that and hopefully the videos/pictures you have are a more accurate reflection. In any case, the love you have for your family is so beautifully reflected through your words. Congratulations once again.
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