Guess who has the chicken pox now? Yep, that would be me...the girl who never had them. There are in my mouth, scalp, face, back, neck, trunk so far. I'm praying that it doesn't last very long. I think I already have more than Grace did. It sucks. I'm most concerned about Grace's appointment on Tuesday. I'm going to have to call the pedi cardiologist and ask him what they want me to do. I'm also concerned that my mom will get it. Let's say a prayer that she doesn't. I'm really trying not to cry over this, even though I really want to...so let's see...the bright side is that I can stay in my pjs for the next few days. Poor Grace though hates to be cooped up. She's an action girl. Getting her to sleep tonight was tough. She didn't take a nap (well, she took about a 45 minute one around 5ish). I didn't bathe her because I'm still trying to figure out this pox thing. She was just mad and kept trying to slap me or gouge out my eyes. She thinks pain is funny...did I mention that she was mezmorized by that show Wipeout this evening? Ate her dinner watching it.
I hope that nobody else gets the pox. It's such a vicious circle. I thought I wouldn't get it since I didn't break out earlier. It's been a while since Grace finished her pops. Oh well. C'est la vie. At least Grace will have a good story to tell her friends about her homecoming.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Boy, I must have pissed off the Man Upstairs!
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Fussy, Frustrated & Teething
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Another good night
Gracie went to bed about 10:30 and didn't wake up again until 3 or 4. She didn't cry. She just rolled around on the floor. I laid down next to her and about an hour later, girlfriend had draped herself over my body and fell asleep until 7 a.m. We're getting better. My wrists were super sore though when I woke up. I think I might be getting carpal tunnel from holding my baby!
So far we've had a great morning. We went downstairs, made a bottle, changed the diaper, cut toenails and fingernails. Changed clothes. She ate half a banana and I got to eat a bowl of cereal. I needed to take a shower so I put her in the calm vibrations chair/rocker and she fell asleep. That is why I am able to blog right now. That was a good investment. I feel better that I'm showered, started a load of laundry and I got to put on makeup today! Yippee!
I really should lay down for a bit. I think I will.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Better night and better day!
Grace only had a fit once last night for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then she calmed down and played. We are now sleeping on the floor in her room. We are trying the schedule thing. We bathed her, which she hates. Then lotioned her up which she loves and then put on her pjs. She likes to her hair to be brushed. Then we sit on the floor and play. She went to sleep at 9:30 last night and then woke up at midnight and then we played and she fell asleep between 2 and 3. She slept until 9:30, when I woke her up.
We went to Wal-Mart today and then hung out at my parents' house. It was a good, laid back day. She got a calming vibrations rocker and a walker.
Right now I am watching her play and she keeps trying to mess with my laptop. I gave her her bath a little late so I think it'll be a while before she falls asleep. She has sleepy face though. She has discovered her voice. She talked more today and just a bit ago she discovered she could shriek...LOUD and high pitched. Even when she is trying to check out the computer, it's hard to get mad at my cookie face. She has that little grin that starts in her eyes and her little devlish grin. I am so blessed and I love her so much. I hope tonight will be another good night.
Thank you so much for all of your help and prayers. We love you all.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
It nwas the best of times and the worst of times
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Sleeping in the crib (cross fingers it'll be all night)
Grace and I were solo for most of the day until my car died at Doggy Daycare (we went to drop off her blankie so Hope could get used to her smell). It turns out my alternator is dead! Lovely huh? My parents picked us up and we dropped my car off at the mechanics. We went to Mass and she did great. She also sat in a high chair at dinner for most of the dinner. She loves sitting next to her Pa.
We had our first real bath today...not a whole lot of shrieking. I got to put her down around 10:40ish. She was tired and screaming (yes and turning blue) and somehow, I think it's my guardian angel or some heavenly body who put it in my mind that the Soothing Ocean sounds (it plays a lullaby and it bubbles and has a light show) machine might work. I put her and strapped it in the crib and it worked like a charm. I'm so thankful that I got it because it put my tired screaming, shrieking girl asleep. If she wakes up I plan on turning it on again. Pray that it works. I know I should be sleeping but I wanted to try to play a little more catch up.
I'm so glad to be home. I can't say it enough. I'm so thankful to all of my friends and family for all of their support and prayers. I hope that you will all be able to meet my little hammy girl soon.
Posted by Jamie at 11:25 PM 3 comments
Friday, June 19, 2009
Home!
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Last Night in Guangzhou
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Good to Go
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Guangzhou
Posted by Jamie at 3:43 AM 5 comments
Friday, June 12, 2009
Leaving for Guangzhou in the A.M.
Posted by Jamie at 7:37 AM 3 comments
Thursday, June 11, 2009
She's Finally Coming Around
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
We have Poop!
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Update on Tuesday - Praying for Poop!
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Much better day!
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Monday, June 08, 2009
She's offiicially Mine
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Sunday, June 07, 2009
She's napping
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Early Monday Morning & Later Monday Morning
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Family Day
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Less than 1 Hour!
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Saturday, June 06, 2009
Rainy Beijing
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Friday, June 05, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Yeah, I should be in bed...
It's 11:36 on Wednesday night and I have to get up at 4 a.m. to leave at 5:00 a.m. to catch a flight that leaves at 7:30 a.m. I should be in bed. But, I had to finish up a few things that turned into a bunch of things like putting a car seat in my car and vacuuming upstairs and downstairs. I just wanted my house to be in shape when I get home in two weeks! I took Hope to the Pawderosa (sleep away camp/doggie daycare) and she looked at me like I was Judas when they were taking her to the back. Even before I took her in, she jumped back into the car, which isn't like her. I felt so bad but I know she enjoys being with the other dogs. I think she sometimes forgets she's a dog and this is a good reminder.
I also found out today that I will be getting Grace on Sunday at 3:30 p.m...the same day we get into Nanchang. Wow! I've decided I'm done with my sleeping because we leave early in the morning (and here I am blogging), we get in super late into Beijing on Friday (10:40ish). We get up early to do the Beijing tour on Saturday. We leave early Sunday morning at 7:55ish and get in 10ish. Almost 5 hours later, I officially hold my daughter and become a mom. Wow! This is probably why I'm in bed yet. I have double checked everything and I think I am now ready to go. My suitcases and backback are downstairs waiting. I've picked out my travel clothes. All that is left is to crawl into bed which I think I am now ready to do. Goodnight and the next time you'll hear from me, I'll be in China baby!
BTW Sandra, I found my passport and driver's license travel wallet in my big bag of stuff. I guess I accidentally packed it! I'm such a dork!
Posted by Jamie at 11:33 PM 1 comments
Monday, June 01, 2009
Holy Cow! I'm going to China
I can't believe I'm leaving in 3 more days! I still have some things I need to get done in the next couple of days. I have my paperwork ready to go. I have the cheerios, the meds, the laptop...I just need to get the converter/adapter thing. My poor dog is looking mighty confused. She knows something is going on but is not sure what it is. She keeps smelling Grace's crib in my room and she is now sleeping in my bed again (at least in the morning). I really wanted to go to the movies before I left but it doesn't look like I'll get there.
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