guide at Nanchang airport who promptly informed us that the orphanage
director had already arrived in the city, and she asked us whether we
would like get Darcy when we arrived at the hotel (it was supposed to
be Monday am). I think you can safely anticipate the answer to that
question.
We had about 20 minutes to check in, unpack and prepare, and then
there was a knock at the door. In walked our guide, orphanage Director
Lu, and two nannies - one was carrying a very upset little Darcy.
It turns out he has a cold, and a temperature, so the last few hours
have been interesting. We (I should say Laurelle) bathed him, and
through a Lo team effort managed to get the pediatrician travellingt
with the other parents in our group on the phone to get some
reassurance.
The baby whisperer (as Laurelle has come to be known by some) managed
to work her magic, and as I type I a staring at our son - fast asleep
and snoring. We are exhausted and ecsatatic, so more tomorrow.
--Dave
8 comments:
Congratulations!
Welcome to parenthood! The gods are saying, "let's make them handle the screaming, feverish part first, so they'll know that the rest is easy."
Dave's post was so sweet... and conjured up the scene with cinematic detail: the sudden change in schedule, the frenetic unpacking and preparation, the pathos of a very upset little boy coming through the door, multiple generations of Los swinging into action, and the quiet wonder of watching a sleeping child and knowing that he's finally yours after an interminable wait.
Enjoy every minute, even the sad-sad boy minutes.
All the best!
I am so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your first moments with us. I am in tears. :)
Congratulations!!!!!
Trevor
Congratulations! We are thrilled to hear the great news, you proud parents! Love, Marguerite & Michael
I am sitting here with Mom and Dad having introduced them to the blog concept... I am a little foggy on it myself...
WE are thrilled to hear that you have Darcy with you sooner than you expected... Congratulations mommie and daddie. It's unfortunate that he has a cold, but he is so fortunate to be in the right hands.
We went to Stratford today to see "My One and Only". We toasted the three of you over a very swanky luncheon.
Laurelle's accounts of the process are delightful. It is wonderful to be able to share the experience with you. WE love you very much and we look forward to hearing and seeing more from you soon. Give our best to Laurelle's parents... or should we say Darcy's grand parents and a big hug to the prize...
Better Half DAve's Mom, DAd and extremely attractive sister.
Masters of the blog we are... with the assistance of extrememly attractive daughter...
We are thrilled to hear that Darcy has been united with you sooner than expected. We hope that he's feeling better and we look forward to hearing and seeing more in the days to come...
Give our best to Gillen and Diana and love to you all.
Love Sheila and Peter.
Congratulations Laurelle & Dave!
We are so very happy for you both and of course the rest of the Lo and Talbot family! We were just wondering how close it was to you actually meeting and holding your son, and here you are, proud parents! Enjoy every moment from here on, there will be laughter and tears of joy for sure! All the best for the remainder of the trip.
Hugs to you all.
Tanya & David
Congratulations to the new family! We could not stop thinking about you guys this weekend and are so happy that you have your little boy (of now known size) in your arms! I have no doubt that you're both doing fabulously in the parenting department!!
Love from all three of us! Rhys cannot wait to meet his new friend!
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