We're Home!!!

So sorry to be MIA for a while, but with the long travel and time change, not to mention a little sweetie that needs our attention:), we have been really tired. We made it home on Friday, April 30th, at about 9 p.m. and Jadyn travelled so well over all of the flights! Everyone kept telling us how she was such a good baby! She was sharing smiles with everyone along the way and had plenty to share with her brothers, Grandma, and Auntie Kathy when she finally met them! We were all up late on Friday since we couldn't adjust to the time change, but we were up at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then it was on and off with naps during the day (for Jadyn), Mom and Dad tried to stay awake so we could start adjusting back, but that really hit us on Sunday - I was EXHAUSTED and felt a little under the weather, so did Jerry, but Jadyn was a trooper and the boys helped a lot.

Jadyn has been such a blessing and at times it is hard to believe she is actually home and a part of our family - it feels so good! She is a perfect fit with our family and we see a little more of her personality come out everyday! The boys are really enjoying their sister - they give her kisses before they leave for school and they are so anxious when they get home, they run up the hill to come and see her:) Justin has started a new job so he sometimes gets to see her before he leaves for work and has a great time with her when he gets home - he has always been so good with kids; he really will make a great father some day...SOME DAY IN THE FUTURE that is!!!

Jadyn had a visit with the pediatrician yesterday and she is healthy by all acounts. The only thing to look further into is her vaccination record. The list from China is quite extensive and our doctor isn't sure what recommendation he wants to put forth. He gave us a couple options of titers, starting over with all of the vaccinations, and doing some additional screenings, but he also doesn't feel it is something we have to do at this time since we don't want to do any unnecessary procedures during her transition. He will do some research and call us within the week. Otherwise, he said to enjoy our little sweetie!

The only issues we have encountered are the carseat - they do not use them in China - so that was one LONG ride home from the airport! However, she has made some progress; yesterday we ran some errands after the doctor appointment and I think she realized that we will not leave her in the seat permanently so the screaming diminished a little bit:)

The crib is also another item that we need to work on. She must have slept with her foster parents and we have been doing the same; not that we mind, but naps and such would be good to have in the crib. We also think that daycare may find this helpful. We will work on this next week - I can't believe I have to go back to work in a couple of weeks. We have many things to get on schedule and I just don't know that she will be ready by then. Please keep her in your prayers for a continued transition into her new life.

Thank you all for your comments, prayers, and well wishes while we travelled - we certainly felt your support along the way and it helped make our travels so much easier!