Catwoman Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 :party: Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Many congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations! She is just a beautiful little girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 How beautiful she is! Welcome, dearest girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kiddos Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Oh how beautiful! God is so gracious! Praying for you and your new addition! Hooray! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for all of you!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolinamom Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 What a beautiful sight! So precious to see you and your husband snuggling with her. Thank you for letting us share in your happiness!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for sharing! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 What a beautiful family you make. All the best to you and yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: Congratulations!! She is so beautiful and looks so happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 She's so precious!! Congratulations! :) :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations! Brings back memories of our little one's Gotcha Day. :) Such a precious little girl! It warms my heart that she has a family now. I am going to PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations. I enjoyed the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 She is beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations! We too have 3 boys and our youngest is a girl from China. We are the 2nd family in our church to have the 3 boys, China princess family makeup. The 3rd family with the same 3 boys, youngest daughter from China is waiting to travel to pick up their daughter. It's a wild trip - that's for sure. She looks happy. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahj Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations and happy Family Day! Reminds me of our special days in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljenn Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 What a wonderful story! God has given both you and her such a blessing - congratulations!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Congratulations! It looks like you all are off to a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So beautiful. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 This may not be a nice thing to say, but: I am jealous. :/ I am also very happy for you--you guys look beautiful together! How old is your daughter? She turned 3 in january but she is delayed as we expected from being in an orphanage. She has low muscle tone for sure. She has good hand coordiation but she isn't talking at all. She most likely spent most of her day sitting in a crib. Her orphanage was a sad sad place. You can read about that on my blog, too. We've seen her crawl today and are hopeful that she will catch up especially when we get her home around our sons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congratulations!!!! We just finished our paperwork and bg checks, and are waiting to schedule the homestudy. We are so excited. We've got two sons and are hoping for a girl from Holt's mild special needs program. It's fun to see other China families here! Thanks for the link to your blog, too, I'm living on blog posts and updates from our agency. WoooHOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congratulations! I remember the excitement, apprehension, and joy so well. Enjoy the rest of your time in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyme99 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congratulations, she is precious! I am travelling to meet my third (also from China) in May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 She turned 3 in january but she is delayed as we expected from being in an orphanage. She has low muscle tone for sure. She has good hand coordiation but she isn't talking at all. She most likely spent most of her day sitting in a crib. Her orphanage was a sad sad place. You can read about that on my blog, too. We've seen her crawl today and are hopeful that she will catch up especially when we get her home around our sons! Hi - We adopted our daughter from China at 13 months. At first, we thought she was really delayed too. She would just lay on her back and not do anything at first. She hardly made a sound the first 24 hours we had her. I was a bit terrified at first. After the first day, she bonded with me and only me. She would scream if I took a shower and if my husband or daughter tried to hold her. After having her a few days, we also noticed that she could move around a lot more than we thought. She had just sort of shut down due to the stress of everything. She opened up more every day in China as we gradually got to know her. I am happy to say that now she is a beautiful three year old and she has caught up on the few delays that she had. I wish you much joy and blessings on your new daughter! Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congrats! She looks so cute and relaxed, like she was made just for your arms :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congratulations. What a happy day! I just had a chance to look at your pictures and your blog. Beautiful pictures. What a sweet little girl. Makes me want to go, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherbrother Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Congratulations. What a happy day! I just had a chance to look at your pictures and your blog. Beautiful pictures. What a sweet little girl. Makes me want to go, too! you should! There are many great agencies to choose to work with and millions of children who need a family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 you should! There are many great agencies to choose to work with and millions of children who need a family! Oh, I would love to. But, we just finalized the adoptions of numbers 4 & 5 and DH says we're through. He's right, of course. I'm kind of overwhelmed as it is. But then, I see posts like yours and I wish we could. Oh well, I'll just live vicariously .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 It was heartbreaking reading your blog about the orphanage. Your little girl looks so different in the last pictures you took compared to three days ago! It was amazing to look at the pictures and see how comfortable she is with you guys. Good luck on your journey home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 She's just beautiful, and you and your husband look so happy. Congratulations! Now I'm going to go read more on your blog about you journey to this happy point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Congratulations! :grouphug: My grandparents adopted internationally, so I have adopted uncles. My husband and I have been discussing adding to our family through adoption occasionally since we were married. We are talking about it again since I showed him your photos. Thank you for sharing your journey with other families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkl Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yay! Congratulations!!! She is beautiful! Now I'm even more excited to start our adoption!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 She turned 3 in january but she is delayed as we expected from being in an orphanage. She has low muscle tone for sure. She has good hand coordiation but she isn't talking at all. She most likely spent most of her day sitting in a crib. Her orphanage was a sad sad place. You can read about that on my blog, too. We've seen her crawl today and are hopeful that she will catch up especially when we get her home around our sons! I loved seeing your pics and reading your blog--your daughter is beautiful. Of course every baby is different, YMMV, blah blah blah, but my Chinese daughter was 15 months old when we got her, and I had her in my pediatrician's office at 9 am on the day after we got home. I set it up from China because I was so worried about her. She also had low muscle tone (it was like holding a Muppet), she wouldn't bring her hands together in front of her, she sat unsteadily, wouldn't crawl, wouldn't put any weight on her legs. For the first week we had her, she had almost no facial expressions. It is a good thing I couldn't see her face when I was holding her, as she insisted on being chest to chest. When I look back at pictures that show her face, it is frightening how blank she looked. She did not crawl for weeks after we got her home, and did not walk until she was about 20 months old. As for catching up, she is about to turn 13 and is the reigning state champion in the 200 meter butterfly (you try that some time!) and in three other events--long, hard events. She has muscle tone you wouldn't believe; even most of the older boys on our swim team would kill for her muscles. Yes, there are residual issues, but those are just part of what makes her so awesomely unique, and by any definition, she has certainly "caught up." I am not trying to brag--it isn't as if I had anything to do with her success. But I remember so vividly being in similar shoes (your daughter resembles mine, but maybe it is just the shaved head!) and just wanted to share our story. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Congratulations! Happy Gotcha Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I loved seeing your pics and reading your blog--your daughter is beautiful. Of course every baby is different, YMMV, blah blah blah, but my Chinese daughter was 15 months old when we got her, and I had her in my pediatrician's office at 9 am on the day after we got home. I set it up from China because I was so worried about her. She also had low muscle tone (it was like holding a Muppet), she wouldn't bring her hands together in front of her, she sat unsteadily, wouldn't crawl, wouldn't put any weight on her legs. For the first week we had her, she had almost no facial expressions. It is a good thing I couldn't see her face when I was holding her, as she insisted on being chest to chest. When I look back at pictures that show her face, it is frightening how blank she looked. She did not crawl for weeks after we got her home, and did not walk until she was about 20 months old. As for catching up, she is about to turn 13 and is the reigning state champion in the 200 meter butterfly (you try that some time!) and in three other events--long, hard events. She has muscle tone you wouldn't believe; even most of the older boys on our swim team would kill for her muscles. Yes, there are residual issues, but those are just part of what makes her so awesomely unique, and by any definition, she has certainly "caught up." I am not trying to brag--it isn't as if I had anything to do with her success. But I remember so vividly being in similar shoes (your daughter resembles mine, but maybe it is just the shaved head!) and just wanted to share our story. Terri Thank you for sharing. It is at times very scary to see where she is and know she is already 3. I know we have a long way to go but I know she has so much more potential with us than in an orphanage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 She looks so happy! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Congratulations and thank you for sharing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Congratulations! She's absolutely precious. What a gorgeous smile. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lluv Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Congrats! Thanks so much for sharing, your pics brought tears to my eyes. God bless you and your family for bringing this little one into your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Congratulations! So happy for her and for your entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsam Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Congratulations! Lucky you....and lucky her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acsnmama Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I love these!! Congrats on your adoption!!! I have two younger siblings adopted from China, I love adoption, and love China, and I would love to adopt from China someday! Your daughter is just precious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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