Before I forget, Happy Anniversary Jim & Julia and Happy Birthday Joli.
The FM said that she takes an 8 oz bottle every three hours, plus 2 bottles of juice, and at least 3 jars of food every day.....the websites say that a baby her age should have about 32 oz of formula.... hmmmm. Well, she certainly hasn't come close to 64oz with us.
Last night was rough, but mostly because we were a tad bit paranoid about Kat and being up at 5:30 for our 7:15 embassy appointment. We were worried that waking her up and dragging her out at first light might make for a cranky baby. In fact, she did great. We were there 2 hours, met 2 other families (scored a barette from one as I forgot to bring something to keep her hair out of her face), and Kat was playing to the full house in the waiting room. There was screeching, and peering at everyone and just having a great time in general. No crying at all.
We had read in the past about our agency being at the front of the line at the embassy while other people foundered in the masses. And that's exactly how it played out. The only surprise at the Embassy (for us only) was that her birth certificate, passport and now US Visa all read with her full name as Katerine Mishell C------ M---!!!! I didn't even plan it that way!!! Oops.
Tomorrow, since we would be confined to the hotel, our driver asked us if we wanted to visit Antigua (the Colonial Capital from 1540s), which is just an hour away and he'd be our guide. We really had to think long and hard before saying "hell, yes!" Our driver also happened to once be the driver for the president of Guatemala. Funny, he had no comment when I said "I bet the driver of the President would be well-armed".
I went to the Artesian Market today and got a few things from a true Mayan weaver. I figured if we were going to Antigua we would have more opportunity to see (and buy) truly indigenous work. Juan Carlos also said we'd go to a real Guatemalan restaurant for lunch. Dan and Kat will enjoy that (I'll be slipping some pop tarts and Snickers into the diaper bag).
That's the update. We pick up Kat's visa tomorrow at 11:30 and we leave Saturday about noon and I expect to post some pics, etc tomorrow after Antigua.
4 comments:
Wow!!! She is absolutely adorable. So exciting. It looks like you are coping just fine and she looks really happy - she will love her new family. It is great she had a Foster MOm that loved her. Great to see you in Seattle last weekend. Can't wait to see you all soon!!!!
Ann
We are really enjoying reading about your experience. Heidi, I love the picture of you holding Kat, what a magical moment, fantastic mother/daughter photo. Not, so long ago, 'Mother's Day' in fact, it seemed like this moment would never come. She sure looks like Daddy's little girl, that is a cute picture of her in his arms in the chair. You guys are doing great, all children should be so lucky to have parents like you two.
You all look fantastic - what a gorgeous family! I, too, love the picture of her investigating your nose!!! Lots of love and hugs from Calgary, Jenny and Liam
Hey! I like the pic of Kat and Heidi and the one of her in the backpack with Dan too. So excited for you guys and cannot wait to see her in person. She is beautiful. I like the longer hair! Lori
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