It was fun to get to celebrate Sam's birthday with him at the hospital today! We had prayed from the time of our first visit with him that we'd get to be with him on his birthday, and God answered that prayer today. The head doctor at the hospital said they had a big party with the staff in his honor this morning, but they didn't let him have any cake. They aren't big on sweets for kids. :-)
We brought him a gift--a soft book and four soft Baby Einstein blocks. He enjoyed them, but it was even a little too much. He didn't really know how to play with them all. So I think we'll be brining out just one toy at a time from now on. And of course, he loved the gift bag and tissue paper just as much as the gifts!
I got to talk to his doctor and ask lots of questions about his routine, care, and other details. It was good to get this information. We found out that they are pretty worried about his long stay in Moscow with no doctor, and so we have the cell number of his doctor's daughter who lives in Moscow and speaks English. If we have any problems, we can call her and she can get in touch with her mom. That will be a comfort. Also found out today that I'm going to have to give him an antibiotic injection in his bottom each day while Ben holds him down. No fun, but the only other option was to pay a nurse to come to our hotel each day, and that didn't sound good either. So, when we pick him up on Monday, they'll show us what to do.
After our celebration, Julia took us to the store to get diapers, formula, cereal, and baby food. We also went to several drug stores, looking for all the medicines they want him to have. The only store that has our antibiotic is across town, so they are actually going to deliver it to our hotel later today. I'm impressed!
So, now we wait for two days until we can return to bring him home for good. We will enjoy the rest and some time to ourselves. Our DVD player is broken, so no movies for us. :-( But we may venture out and watch Indiana Jones on the big screen. Ben saw it in Colorado, so he can translate for me!
More updates once we get to Moscow--thanks for your prayers and congratulations!
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Happy Birthday, Sam, from us (too!). I have been keeping up on your trip but yesterday when I told Brandon that you were going to be in court, he said: "Yea, it's done." Case closed, Sam is yours. I immediately started crying. joyful tears with you in your long-awaited hope, now fulfilled. We love you. give him a kiss from us.
Happy Birthday Sam! I was hoping your mom and dad would be able to sneak a cake in for you! I guess there will be plenty of days ahead for sweets and indulgences. :)
Praying for you (and your mommy and daddy - those shots don't sound like fun!).
love,
Wyss Fam
Congratulations! We are so happy for you!!! I am sorry to hear about the injection situation :( I remember when Lucy was a baby; the first time I had to clear her nose with a bulb syringe, she hated it and started crying, and then I started bawling! Hopefully you'll be a little more brave than I was. Sam is blessed to have such caring parents; we will be praying for you.
Heidi and all
Hey Guys -
Just wanted you to know that we are dying for pictures! :) And wanted to let you know that we are praying for you as Monday approaches...we are so excited for you and can't wait to hear about your adventures in parenting.
Forever has begun! And for that our hearts are full for you!
love,
Shannon
How awesome that everything has fallen into place, just as God intended. I was thinking about you and just wanted to check the blog before I went to bed. Since it is 7 a.m. there right now, all I can see is Melissa pacing in the hotel room, saying, "Is it time yet?" We're so happy for you, just hours away from holding Sam in your arms for good. Roy, Sheryl, and Ryan
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