I won't bore you with all the details now, since I know what everyone is looking for - PICTURES! But suffice to say, Lia was NOT thrilled to meet us (particularly me!) at the Civil Affairs office today. She only let Steve hold her at first for the most part. We had a tough couple of first hours, but once we got back to the hotel room, turned on the Ni Hao Kai-Lan DVD, and fed each other some snacks, we slowly started to win her over...she wore herself out and is now crashed out in her crib with her little bare feet sticking out thru the crib bars. :)
Now what you've all been waiting for...
Our Adoption Group, leaving the hotel to go get the babies!
Our girl - not a happy camper at first...
Wanting her nanny to come back...rough!
First family photo...still not sure about us...
Back at the hotel, starting to warm up...
Feeding mama a snack!
Finally - relaxing!
Letting mama give her a kiss...
A fresh diaper, in her jammies and ready for bed!
20 comments:
Oh Julie...she's just darling. (And yep, crying in Florida looking at these pics). It does make your heart break for them when they are so scared...but it will get easier. And YOU look like a natural. :) Hugs from the Shortcake and me!
Oh my goodness, she's beautiful and what a beautiful family you all make! It'll get easier with each passing day I'm sure, just so tough at first! Love seeing this pics and I agree, you ARE a natural! XOXO, jen
How very exciting!! Congratulations!!
I am so happy for you Julie to finally have Lia. I know you are glad to finally have her in your arms. Thinking about all of you.
I am just AMAZED at how calm you look and how natural you look with her. WOW!!!! Can't believe it!!! I barely slept last night waiting for this post. Love to you all!!! xoxo!
Crying super happy tears here in the UK too... Ron and I both. We are sooo happy for you three!
Happy Gotcha Day! How wonderful to see you guys with your girl at last! Don't worry...give her a day or two and she'll not want anybody else but her mommy. Play lots of eye contact games. It took Alina a couple of days before she would even look me in the eye. I would pick up crayons, put them to my nose so she would have to look me in the face if she wanted it. Giving her food whenever she wants it is good too. It's all about trusting you. You'll be fine. I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU, STEVE, AND LIA!!! Doing the happy dance here in Memphis!
Much love,
Kim and Alina
Congratulations to all of you! Sounds like she is making a really quick transition to her new life. Julie, she looks just like you!! Have a blast!
Oh, what a day for you all. Lia is just precious. I hope you all had a good night and that the sun shines your way today!
Bless her heart! I love a baby all clean in jammies and ready for bed! :)
Glad you've got her in your arms. Hang in there...from the looks of things she is already slowly starting to let her guard down. I just want to squeeze her!!!
xoxo from Denver to a very lucky family!
Julie, sending you three the warmest wishes! Beautiful photos. You look so amazing with your girl. Pure love!
Karin Lohrman
Julie, sending you three the warmest wishes! Beautiful photos. You look so amazing with your girl. Pure love!
Karin Lohrman
WAAAAAAAAAAAH!! Yes, I am crying HAPPY tears! I am SOOOOO happy to see you finally be a Mama! Wow. It is amazing. I know you know this -- it gets easier. I AM SO HAPPY!! Lots of love from Colorado. XO
Love it, love it, love it...and crying. I am so happy your day finally arrived. I cannot wait to see ALL the pictures. Congrats to you and Steve!
!!!! oh Julie- she is PRECIOUS! shedding tears for you guys!! congratulations!!!
Oh Julie!!!! You are a MOM!!! Our hearts are overflowing here in Oklahoma. We absolutely cannot wait to meet her!
Julie,
I'm crying happy tears for you, too! So glad to finally see you as a mommy! I love the picture of you kissing her. I can't even imagine how you are feeling right now and I'm sure you've experience every emotion possible in the past few hours.
Love to you all!
Alaina
Congratulations! She is adorable! So glad you have your daughter in your arms!
OMW, how wonderful!! I have been waiting with you for so long friend!! This is beautiful
Love Love Love <3
Sending you thoughts of good days to come... each day a little easier and brighter, with trust and love.
So very thrilled for you & Steve to have your daughter in your arms!
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