tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66180594753330571612024-03-13T15:28:01.943-07:00Prasun's Home"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma GandhiAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-55778579897151012682008-12-01T07:49:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:51:38.496-08:00Switching BlogsHey everyone. I'm headed back to the main blog now. I want this blog to remain Prasun's story. His story is now very intertwined with that of my other 2 babies. I'm putting it all together. I'll randomly put things here just to remember.<br />You can find us <a href="http://www.alwaystryingagain.blogspot.com">here</a>.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-5456084378016789632008-11-27T14:34:00.001-08:002008-11-27T14:38:14.819-08:00Our Lives<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PQn5mIAhu5rpbvUzHzHn2bjmOV3KUmlUY6C4rCZXJLPEir1cFOIFBIYQxYEouIBpaoNpfmNE-9CSsJp79ZquHFqEpHMJb1lUQ7VRxuVuDjNxGQmn6hLuGceuz7-8Aib0msmK7XnGBBE/s1600-h/Fall08+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PQn5mIAhu5rpbvUzHzHn2bjmOV3KUmlUY6C4rCZXJLPEir1cFOIFBIYQxYEouIBpaoNpfmNE-9CSsJp79ZquHFqEpHMJb1lUQ7VRxuVuDjNxGQmn6hLuGceuz7-8Aib0msmK7XnGBBE/s320/Fall08+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273469994767506610" border="0" /></a>
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Anthony is going out with his Pap-paw for awhile. That may count as a school day too, depending on what they do.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are getting to know Prasun’s personality.<span style=""> </span>He is an interesting little boy.<span style=""> </span>He is still eating everything in sight.<span style=""> </span>EVERYTHING!!!<span style=""> </span>He is really grouchy if he doesn’t get his food quickly.<span style=""> </span>I’m trying to help him calm down alittle. <span style=""> </span>I’m also usually pretty prepared and have his food ready before he gets in his chair.<span style=""> </span>We are also learning that this boy needs his beauty rest.<span style=""> </span>He is a bear when he gets sleepy.<span style=""> </span>Night time is not his best time.<span style=""> </span>It has been a struggle to ensure he gets his nap with our crazy schedule.<span style=""> </span>I just have to try to plant around the nap.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We have discovered that he likes most things to eat.<span style=""> </span>He doesn’t like bread, prunes or salty snacks.<span style=""> </span>He likes baths.<span style=""> </span>He splashes so much.<span style=""> </span>He is playing with an empty coffee can at the moment.<span style=""> </span>He is perfectly happy.<span style=""> </span>3 minutes ago he was laying in the floor crying.<span style=""> </span>No reason really.<span style=""> </span>Just being Prasun.<span style=""> </span>We thought that Ananya was a drama queen.<span style=""> </span>Now we have been taught what a drama queen (king) is.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Prasun likes to feed himself.<span style=""> </span>He does a very good job.<span style=""> </span>Sometimes I can just give him his food and actually eat my food.<span style=""> </span>He likes to talk.<span style=""> </span>He repeats just about everything that we say.<span style=""> </span>This week in PA he has picked up “I love you” and “all done”.<span style=""> </span>My personal favorite is when he says “Mommy”.<span style=""> </span>The funniest thing was the day he said “baby”. Only it came out “BAAABY”.<span style=""> </span>It sounded so southern.<span style=""> </span>He also has started pulling himself up on the furniture.<span style=""> </span>He does really well.<span style=""> </span>I’m so proud of the progress he is making.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ananya and Prasun are getting along very well.<span style=""> </span>When Prasun throws a fit, Ananya will stop and stare at him.<span style=""> </span>They like to hold hands and sing.<span style=""> </span>It really is just the cutest thing.<span style=""> </span>Prasun likes to crawl through the house saying “Ananya”.<span style=""> </span>Ananya just laughs.<span style=""> </span>You would think it was the funniest joke.<span style=""> </span>One day, we turned around and Ananya was laying on her back and Prasun had his hand and was pulling her through the house.<span style=""> </span>I’ve found him crawling on the bottom shelf of the end tables.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">All of the kids are getting along well.<span style=""> </span>Anthony likes having a brother and sister.<span style=""> </span>He is still bonding with Prasun.<span style=""> </span>He dolls over Ananya still.<span style=""> </span>I know that in the next few months, they will get closer.<span style=""> </span>He is a great helper for me when we have things to do.<span style=""> </span>He likes to push the stroller.<span style=""> </span>He opens doors for me.<span style=""> </span>The 2 babies get along well.<span style=""> </span>They don’t fight very much.<span style=""> </span>No one has been struck in the head with any toys.<span style=""> </span>I’m impressed.<span style=""> </span>Prasun is a fighter when he has a toy that he likes.<span style=""> </span>Ananya can’t take it from him.<span style=""> </span>He gets loud and will hit.<span style=""> </span>We have to watch because he bites.<span style=""> </span>He has bit Patrick 2 times.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ananya’s botox appointment went well.<span style=""> </span>We were out of the hospital in less than 2 hours.<span style=""> </span>She did well the rest of the day.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We got haircuts a week and a half ago.<span style=""> </span>Ananya got her first haircut since coming home.<span style=""> </span>We just got the ends cut off.<span style=""> </span>Prasun just got his cut all over.<span style=""> </span>It wasn’t quite the nightmare that I expected.<span style=""> </span>Prasun didn’t hold still.<span style=""> </span>I pretty much held him down.<span style=""> </span>I got my hair cut off too.<span style=""> </span>I was so sick of my hair being a handle.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We got lucky and got to have dinner with another Dillon family since soming to PA.<span style=""> </span>Peter and Melissa were nice enough to have us for dinner on Sunday.<span style=""> </span>It was very nice to get all the kids together to play.<span style=""> </span>Ananya and Prasun enjoyed exploring their home.<span style=""> </span>Their daughters are just gorgeous.<span style=""> </span>I’ll post the pictures when I get home.<span style=""> </span>We got some good pictures.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I wish I had taken more pictures since we got home.<span style=""> </span>I’ve tried to get the camera out.<span style=""> </span>I just don’t seem to have time.<span style=""> </span>I’m trying to keep up with the house and laundry, homeschooling and therapy, and not forget any doctors appointments. Its proving to be a challenge.<span style=""> </span>I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it soon.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ll add more pictures when I get home.<span style=""> </span>I’ll try to get a couple on my phone that I can download on to the computer.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ve been thinking a lot of my trip lately.<span style=""> </span>I’m missing India.<span style=""> </span>It was gorgeous.<span style=""> </span>I can’t wait to go back.<span style=""> </span>I’m hoping my next trip is to do mission work.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Well everyone have a Happy Turkey Day.<span style=""> </span>I’m very thankful for all of my wonderful children, my friends and my family.<span style=""> </span>Without them, I’m not sure I could have gotten through either of our adoption processes.</p> Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-78238483520288724932008-11-10T10:09:00.000-08:002008-11-10T10:12:54.486-08:00I Have To BragToday I'm realizing that I have 2 boy geniuses. I'm mom so I can say that. <br />Normally I don't brag on my kids alot. I think they are great but I don't expect everyone else to thing as highly as I do.<br />Prasun is amazing.<br />Today he was mimicking me. I yelled for Ananya because she was in the other room. He piped in with "Anany". He did it 2 or 3 times. Then I said "say sissy" and he said "sissy". <br />I know he will be talking in just a few weeks.<br />I'll add pictures later. I'm going to take a nap while the babies are down.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-7528084339658140942008-11-09T04:28:00.000-08:002008-11-09T05:01:18.050-08:00Settling and Resting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgh8NxKqIQfo7dRUeCHkAqkhpu0xgQbm6VP8nOcMbSd9c8XxGg5BUWTVebQ1rMEUcXRhroVpMbDZtlaTluIiBD_IHGvMWdmT-1v_knD2KoF2ofEgnr5hM4aUhvkrj6RZIfFugF3D0czaI/s1600-h/Prasun+2008+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgh8NxKqIQfo7dRUeCHkAqkhpu0xgQbm6VP8nOcMbSd9c8XxGg5BUWTVebQ1rMEUcXRhroVpMbDZtlaTluIiBD_IHGvMWdmT-1v_knD2KoF2ofEgnr5hM4aUhvkrj6RZIfFugF3D0czaI/s320/Prasun+2008+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266634501184449842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsmByCLq83al_yhI1eKedGDi3CX1CbvdeldFAIBr7LFEN95B1AEtQxQ_ceVEFtgwf_b8AtCDJR_6m6kWwlxaAEAU1zdplRI8qg6IfjrJv35DpkQVy51xfFY7b5osW88vq8uYTE5bOKOo/s1600-h/Prasun+2008+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsmByCLq83al_yhI1eKedGDi3CX1CbvdeldFAIBr7LFEN95B1AEtQxQ_ceVEFtgwf_b8AtCDJR_6m6kWwlxaAEAU1zdplRI8qg6IfjrJv35DpkQVy51xfFY7b5osW88vq8uYTE5bOKOo/s320/Prasun+2008+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266634492996332594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwI7AN0GG0mh6skfcxUBCBDnRsiMwxnU5HVokMuj74azpgNiL0rK1kLlGuGTtW_AIrs_rI6CcIhSQElUhqtHjzbrwvI3e5WZNmDpuo__EPPXMRQ7EJswkKXyOs96emUNOT3FqEJ8m4fI/s1600-h/Prasun+2008+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwI7AN0GG0mh6skfcxUBCBDnRsiMwxnU5HVokMuj74azpgNiL0rK1kLlGuGTtW_AIrs_rI6CcIhSQElUhqtHjzbrwvI3e5WZNmDpuo__EPPXMRQ7EJswkKXyOs96emUNOT3FqEJ8m4fI/s320/Prasun+2008+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266634491191690098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm getting kind of used to this. The kids are doing well. Ananya isn't quite as clingy as I thought she would be. Prasun is doing well except for time to take a nap yesterday. He refused to go to sleep. I think it was past nap time and he got over tired though. I think the poor boy is as tired as I am. I'm ok for about the first 2 hours that I'm awake. Then I start to feel really bad. <br />Patrick is getting used to 2 of them. Getting used to the fact that Prasun weighs so much more than Ananya. Getting used to both of them wanting held at the same time. He doesn't like to hold both of them and refuses to let me do it. I on the other hand love it. I love both of my babies in my arms. <br />I'm very impressed that they haven't tried to hurt each other fighting over toys. We definitely have to watch them both. They do play together well. Ananya is actually a very sweet sister. She will pat him on the back when we are laying down. Yesterday Patrick gave them a bath. Prasun is so scared of the water. He starts to hyperventilate a bit. Ananya reached over and started rubbing his back. Patrick said it was so cute. I didn't witness because I was half dead in bed. <br />I love seeing the differences in these 2. Prasun loves his sippy cup. He drinks so much. Ananya will mostly only drink if its sweet tea or Pepsi. Prasun loves to feed himself. Ananya is content to let us do it. Prasun hates cold drinks or anything sour like orange juice. Ananya pretty much eats everything not nailed down.<br />He is sitting next to me eating a banana right now. It is too cute. I think he will be saying a least a few words in the next few weeks. Patrick says he looks through the books and asks "what's that?" I heard him say thank you at the airport in Chicago after I said it. We may be able to get him cruising around with furniture soon. He stands really well. I'm excited to get all his services started soon to see how quickly he picks things up. He is so smart.<br />I hope to have even more pictures of the 2 of them up. Maybe even all 3 of them. Anthony is adjusting well. I'm sure they will get close once we get settled into some sort of routine. He had a birthday party to go to this weekend. I'm sure we will see this week what happens with me and all 3 kids.<br />Oh 1 thing I didn't mention about Prasun is that he has a temper. When things aren't going his way, boy will he scream. <br />Well, I have to go. He has decided he doesn't want to eat the banana or sit in the highchair. And so my day begins.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-90142415890758904992008-11-07T05:29:00.000-08:002008-11-07T06:02:48.339-08:00Home At Last<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nPagPWDGBEdm8tfipA8fZnF8gR6657ud8eEEMdQu5cMMVoi8MgA-ilxnRvYcdQ1Bej9lY3_m-HyZlIyAVO4lGKCNBa_JLXlno4spVGbZ8EQ3UlFSin_p9HOXwKzPw_pUjfl4vfWod5E/s1600-h/phone+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nPagPWDGBEdm8tfipA8fZnF8gR6657ud8eEEMdQu5cMMVoi8MgA-ilxnRvYcdQ1Bej9lY3_m-HyZlIyAVO4lGKCNBa_JLXlno4spVGbZ8EQ3UlFSin_p9HOXwKzPw_pUjfl4vfWod5E/s320/phone+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265915453376751186" border="0" /></a><br />We are home at last. Well, yesterday we were home at last. Today I'm trying to figure out how to take care of 2 kids at the same time. I now have a realistic respect for moms of twins.<br />Yesterday I took the kids to Sam's (with my friend of course). Prasun had his first ride in a shopping cart. At first he was scared but just took it in stride and went with it. Ananya reached over real nice and easy. I was thinking she was being sweet and then...<br />She pulled his hair. I don't think she got a good grip because he didn't scream. He looked so confused though. I told her she wasn't supposed to do that. He later returned the favor. I let him pull one time before I stopped him. I'm so glad that he doesn't seem to be willing to be bullied.<br />One thing that I've discovered is that Ananya isn't the only jealous one. I put Ananya in the sling for a few minutes and once I took her out he threw a fit and kept reaching for the sling. He wanted in it.<br />He went to bed early last night so Ananya got me all to herself for dinner. She would not let anyone else get near her with food.<br />Oh yeah. Prasun finally started eating. The last meal on the flight he decided he would eat some yogurt. I was so happy. Although I got him in a headlock and pried his mouth open to get the first bite in. After that though, he ate 1 1/2 cups of it. When we got home, Teena was able to get some food in him. This morning he ate a good breakfast.<br />Which brings me to this morning. Prasun woke up several times last night. At 5:30 I just let him be up. I got a shower and dressed myself while he played with the remote. Then I dressed him. I put him in his highchair with some lucky charms and went to get Ananya up. I got her dressed and fixed her hair. Then I got everyone's breakfast ready. Let me just say that was an interesting experience. Prasun tried to feed himself but it was just enough distraction for me to get the food in. Ananya tried to refuse breakfast because I was feeding her brother. We had to have alittle discussion about that. I got the kids and the dishes cleaned up and put them in the floor to play. I've discovered a couple things:<br />-Some toys we might need to buy 2 of. They both went after the same toy. There was no hitting, but I wasn't sure the toy would remain in 1 piece if I didn't intervene.<br />-I can't sit on the couch. If I do I quickly one of them putting on my leg to pick them up. If one is up then the other wants up. That is kind of interesting because Ananya weighs in at about 21 pounds. I'm thinking Prasun is at least 25 pounds. Quite a load.<br />Well I have to get the other child up and pack a diaper bag so we can go to Ananya's therapy this morning.<br />I'll try to post alittle more later about our trip home. It may be a short post because it was a pretty uneventful trip. I do have a couple of gripes and 1 very interesting story but it can wait until we get settled down some.<br />Oh yeah. I almost forgot to eat breakfast this morning. And I almost gave Ananya's medicine to Prasun. Got to be careful (it probably wouldn't hurt and I won't be surprised if he ends up one the medicine too. It's related to her CP which he has.)Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-44171191419020125302008-11-04T21:34:00.000-08:002008-11-04T21:38:09.178-08:00TodayWell today is the day we are headed home. We are going to run to the orphanage real quick and snap some more pictures before we leave. My flight for Delhi leaves at 5:30pm and then we leave Delhi for the US at 12:55am. I'm hoping because it is so late Prasun will be able to sleep. I don't think it should be too bad.<br />I'm anxious to get home but would love alitle extra time with the other families. 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think.<span style=""> </span>Prasun slept all morning.<span style=""> </span>Pretty much the whole thing.<span style=""> </span>He would get upset, I’d comfort him, and he would fall asleep.<span style=""> </span>I just let him do it.<span style=""> </span>I wasn’t worried.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">He woke up from a nap in Kristi’s room and seemed ok.<span style=""> </span>They were going out so I joined them.<span style=""> </span>I did a diaper change and put him in the sling and was ready to go.<span style=""> </span>We walked for a couple blocks to the Barista.<span style=""> </span>I love the iced mochas.<span style=""> </span>Its nice to have coffee with Kristi.<span style=""> </span>We wanted to for so long.<span style=""> </span>Anyways, back to the story.<span style=""> </span>We walked.<span style=""> </span>Checked out some shops along the way.<span style=""> </span>Tried to dodge the street vendors, then the beggars.<span style=""> </span>We were pretty successful.<span style=""> </span>Prasun did well.<span style=""> </span>He was looking around and smiling at Kristi, even smiling at me occassionally.<span style=""> </span>He fell asleep before we got to the hotel.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Once we were back in the room, I put him on the bed.<span style=""> </span>He wanted to sit and play with the book that Kristi gave him.<span style=""> </span>I set him up and was doing something else.<span style=""> </span>When I turned again (after a few seconds), he had gone from sitting to on his knees and he was crawling across the bed.<span style=""> </span>The next thing I knew he picked up the remote and put it to his ear and said “HELLO”.<span style=""> </span>I couldn’t even believe it.<span style=""> </span>He made a few noises, but nothing like words.<span style=""> </span>Not even bengali.<span style=""> </span>He said Hello several times when I asked him to do it again.<span style=""> </span>I got a video of it.<span style=""> </span>I can’t get it loaded on blogger though.<span style=""> </span>Big surprise.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We went down to dinner for a little bit. I was really intent on getting him to eat something.<span style=""> </span>I didn’t see any great options.<span style=""> </span>I grabbed a dessert.<span style=""> </span>Well nothing was working so I tried the strawberry mousee.<span style=""> </span>He wouldn’t let me hold the spoon.<span style=""> </span>I helped him feed himself a few bites of dessert.<span style=""> </span>Then he started playing and like 15 Indian people sat down next to us.<span style=""> </span>I just felt uncomfortable because I didn’t think they would understand our situation.<span style=""> </span>I wasn’t getting anymore food in him anyways.<span style=""> </span>We came back to the room, and I figured it was time for a bath.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I think the bathtub scared the crap out of him.<span style=""> </span>I tried to put him in.<span style=""> </span>He just looked so scared and shocked that I just jumped in with him.<span style=""> </span>He relaxed alittle more that way.<span style=""> </span>Didn’t enjoy it but did relax some and splash alittle.<span style=""> </span>I got him all fixed in his PJ’s.<span style=""> </span>It was 9pm by then and I thought he was acting very tired so I put him to sleep.<span style=""> </span>Let me rephrase that.<span style=""> </span>I tried to put him to sleep.<span style=""> </span>He decided to show his will.<span style=""> </span>He was screaming and arching his back.<span style=""> </span>I just kept doing my thing.<span style=""> </span>It lasted at<span style=""> </span>most 10 minutes and he was out.<span style=""> </span>He has been sleeping for an hour.<span style=""> </span>I’ve gotten my shower.<span style=""> </span>I’ve got to get up in the morning and pack.<span style=""> </span>We leave tomorrow afternoon.<span style=""> </span>I’m sad to leave Kristi and Jason.<span style=""> </span>They have been wonderful friends and so helpful to me.<span style=""> </span>I’ve loved having time to meet and get to know Kristi.<span style=""> </span>I’ll be glad to get home to my other 2 babies.<span style=""> </span>I’ve missed them. And my bed and my home.<span style=""> </span>Only 1 more day and I’ll be back.<span style=""> </span>Can’t wait.</p> Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-78023912066028796362008-11-04T05:28:00.000-08:002008-11-04T05:43:22.148-08:00Out of Order Post-Taj Mahal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsTz5LPOC6KyFR7C1nk6d35wM88G-SAWrh79-5rteiZ_pl-APADkbp05PBbhxQNqjGO6E-Zo0XjtIsNELZsCLgpbDBXLk1lEwv-HpOHhCgVqi42qXMKcJCqKGyQNpM7Eh1Bt-OyfHUdc/s1600-h/India08+026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsTz5LPOC6KyFR7C1nk6d35wM88G-SAWrh79-5rteiZ_pl-APADkbp05PBbhxQNqjGO6E-Zo0XjtIsNELZsCLgpbDBXLk1lEwv-HpOHhCgVqi42qXMKcJCqKGyQNpM7Eh1Bt-OyfHUdc/s320/India08+026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264797465976492738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zO8z8mpwFfYYAnaUJ8tGfgqMrS8Gcu7G4TcXsJJDDYtJMnG5QTwDJSTUZRwvSIUOh4Vl0gfKxo-D0QryEhxEF1mbpyGKit7kba0Qj2b4dBp7A1NVEAvUOBhkWLRE7w7u6zXVDJzDC3A/s1600-h/India08+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zO8z8mpwFfYYAnaUJ8tGfgqMrS8Gcu7G4TcXsJJDDYtJMnG5QTwDJSTUZRwvSIUOh4Vl0gfKxo-D0QryEhxEF1mbpyGKit7kba0Qj2b4dBp7A1NVEAvUOBhkWLRE7w7u6zXVDJzDC3A/s320/India08+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264797459343182962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88g9z-Smw2iSnJpjDPFwijo_aYTCFrZ2RJzqI01sJh7jrNk9rN6dzg06K3MRaZNJrf_qPIhblZpqqU_JzaCrDTyPPGnt1oXi6v9AyHAGF9D8hx0ANq9gucekXYepMjocnLpH9DNej6Rk/s1600-h/India08+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88g9z-Smw2iSnJpjDPFwijo_aYTCFrZ2RJzqI01sJh7jrNk9rN6dzg06K3MRaZNJrf_qPIhblZpqqU_JzaCrDTyPPGnt1oXi6v9AyHAGF9D8hx0ANq9gucekXYepMjocnLpH9DNej6Rk/s320/India08+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264797449569097138" border="0" /></a><br />This is from Saturday night.<br />Today was an exciting, exhausting day. After spending all day in bed yesterday just because I felt like it, today I was up at the crack of dawn. Kuldeep took me to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. We also visited the 2nd Red Fort and the birth place of Krishna.<br />Word of advice, don’t go to Agra on a Saturday. It was packed. And I mean packed like you only get in India. We had to get a guide to help us just to get in the gate. Kuldeep was so wonderful. He didn’t want to let me out of his sight for even a second. His Uncle drove us in his car and he stayed close as well. The other guest was Kuldeep’s son, who is 14. He is such a quite and shy boy.<br />I hate to be so brief but I’m going to upload a couple pictures with this post, eat dinner and go to bed early. I’m leaving at 5am for the airport. I’ll post more once I get to Kolkata. I’m cheaping out and didn’t get more internet access last night so I’m just going to buy a few hours worth for tonight. Tomorrow I’ll be up and running again.<br />I’m safe all and having a great time. Can’t wait to get back with Kristi and Jason in Kolkata tomorrow night. Gotcha day is coming quickly.<br />Love all of you.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-10744749091589851882008-11-04T05:16:00.000-08:002008-11-04T05:25:32.663-08:00November 4th... 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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">It was an interesting night.<span style=""> </span>We had our first parent/child experience.<span style=""> </span>Prasun threw up on me.<span style=""> </span>He woke up and started fussing a little.<span style=""> </span>I got him on to my chest.<span style=""> </span>Then he started retching some.<span style=""> </span>I of course didn’t catch on quick enough.<span style=""> </span>I got puked on.<span style=""> </span>It was really sad to see him not feeling good.<span style=""> </span>He did it again at about 6:00 this morning.<span style=""> </span>I was alittle quicker this time though.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I think that this is just his coping mechanism.<span style=""> </span>I don’t think he is making himself throw up.<span style=""> </span>I think he is so stressed that it is just happening.<span style=""> </span>I’m sure it will pass with time.<span style=""> </span>I just have to make sure to pack up both some extra clothes for the trip home.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I got us ready for breakfast and we went down alone.<span style=""> </span>Shaili was still asleep.<span style=""> </span>Prasun is completely withdrawn today.<span style=""> </span>Its hard for me to watch.<span style=""> </span>I just hold him tight let him know I’m here.<span style=""> </span>At breakfast, he wouldn’t eat anything.<span style=""> </span>I even tried chocolate pancakes that he could feed himself.<span style=""> </span>He wasn’t having any of that.<span style=""> </span>I did get him to drink a couple ounces of water and about 4 ounces of orange juice.<span style=""> </span>He does really well with a cup.<span style=""> </span>I managed to not spill most of it down the front of him.<span style=""> </span>One of the waiters came up and put his arm on Prasun.<span style=""> </span>He informed me that he had a fever.<span style=""> </span>I feel bad because I couldn’t tell.<span style=""> </span>I can never tell with Ananya either though.<span style=""> </span>Afer breakfast, I came back to the room and gave him some tylenol. He quickly went to sleep.<span style=""> </span>He is still napping beside me.<span style=""> </span>Anytime he wakes up, I hold him and let him know that mommy is here to stay.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">He is still very sad and withdrawn.<span style=""> </span>I’m having a bit of a hard time with all of this.<span style=""> </span>I can’t do anything but hold on to him.<span style=""> </span>I know that in a few days I’ll see the change.<span style=""> </span>He will start to cling to me more.<span style=""> </span>He will start to come out.<span style=""> </span>In a few months, we get to see his true personality coming out for good.<span style=""> </span>In a year or 2, I will barely remember this child that I’m holding and stressing over today.<span style=""> </span>The whole process has been the repetition of 1 phrase.<span style=""> </span>“I know the ending.<span style=""> </span>It is good.”<span style=""> </span>Today I’m clinging to that.<span style=""> </span>Ananya didn’t mourn.<span style=""> </span>She decided to cling to me and not let go.<span style=""> </span>He is so different.<span style=""> </span>He responds more like I do.<span style=""> </span>He seems to want to sleep through all this.<span style=""> </span>It hurts so he wants to sleep.<span style=""> </span>I’m the same way.<span style=""> </span>I understand.<span style=""> </span>I know that today will ge better.<span style=""> </span>Tomorrow might even be better.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Today I think Amisha is coming to the hotel.<span style=""> </span>Her family is picking her up.<span style=""> </span>They are transfering to our hotel.<span style=""> </span>I’m so excited.<span style=""> </span>I’m hoping that Amisha and Prasun can be a little more comfortable being together today.<span style=""> </span>Well I’m going to hold my baby.<span style=""> </span>I’ll try to<span style=""> </span>update as I can.<span style=""> </span></p> 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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">OK so the internet isn’t working and I’m guessing the easiest way to do this is just journal and post as I can.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday was Gotcha Day.<span style=""> </span>Kristi tried to call Ms. Roy before we went to breakfast but she wasn’t coming in until 11am.<span style=""> </span>We went down to sample the breakfast here.<span style=""> </span>Nothing can compare to the breakfast at the Hyatt.<span style=""> </span>No more fresh squeezed juice, no coconut somosas, even the mousseli isn’t the same.<span style=""> </span>They have cold mousseli here.<span style=""> </span>Its kind of like cornflakes in yogurt.<span style=""> </span>Its good.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">After breakfast, Kristi called Ms. Roy again.<span style=""> </span>This time she was able to talk to her.<span style=""> </span>She was negogiating for the earliest time.<span style=""> </span>Kristi is so funny.<span style=""> </span>She makes me look patient.<span style=""> </span>She kept saying “I just want my stinkin’ baby.”<span style=""> </span>Jason arranged for a car and we were waiting anxiously for 11:15 to get here.<span style=""> </span>In the meantime we tried to fix the internet connection.<span style=""> </span>As you can see that was a raving success (NOT!!!).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">When 11:15 finally rolled around, we loaded our stuff outside to get in the car.<span style=""> </span>Guess what?<span style=""> </span>Lots of stuff, little car.<span style=""> </span>We managed to cram everything in there.<span style=""> </span>Our driver didn’t speak english, at all.<span style=""> </span>The hotel staff explained to him where we were going.<span style=""> </span>We had to stop and change some money on the way.<span style=""> </span>Of course the driver had to stop for directions 3 times before we finally got to the orphanage.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It was just the way I remember it.<span style=""> </span>We walked up the stairs and Ms. Roy greeted us.<span style=""> </span>She ushered us into the office to start going through the paperwork.<span style=""> </span>She took care of Jason and Kristi first.<span style=""> </span>We learned that we had a Consulate appointment at 2:00 so we didn’t have much time.<span style=""> </span>As we went over Prasun’s paperwork, Kristi started snapping all the pictures.<span style=""> </span>Ms. Roy informed me that Prasun was at the other building still and they were going to have us drop by and get him.<span style=""> </span>I went into the other room and started admiring all the babies.<span style=""> </span>I couldn’t resist picking some of them up.<span style=""> </span>I can’t even imagine leaving the orphanage with one of the little ones.<span style=""> </span>The next thing I knew, Ms. Roy told me Prasun was here.<span style=""> </span>I grabbed Kristi and was like “you have to come with me now.” </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I walked back into the reception area.<span style=""> </span>My boy was sitting in the chair.<span style=""> </span>My first thought was that he was so big.<span style=""> </span>He is tall and filled out well.<span style=""> </span>I couldn’t even believe it.<span style=""> </span>I went over and kneeled down in front of him.<span style=""> </span>He was scared.<span style=""> </span>Ms. Roy kept telling me that he talks and he stands and he developed so much.<span style=""> </span>I can vouch for the developing part.<span style=""> </span>He has made huge gains in the last 18 months.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">He would smile and then he would look sad.<span style=""> </span>He would smile for the camera though.<span style=""> </span>He is such a ham.<span style=""> </span>We quickly were ushered out the door to make it to the Consulate on time.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We got there only like 5 minutes late.<span style=""> </span>Not too bad.<span style=""> </span>We went in and went into an office.<span style=""> </span>Waited a few minutes and got sent to another office.<span style=""> </span>Then we were called to the window.<span style=""> </span>The agent had a form filled out by Ms. Roy already and I just had to sign it.<span style=""> </span>We paid the fee, and were told that the packet would be read in a few minutes.<span style=""> </span>The funniest thing about all this was that everywhere we go, people assume I’m married to Jason.<span style=""> </span>I don’t know if they completely think through me and Kristi both being there.<span style=""> </span>Anyways, the visa packets were both done in like 10 minutes.<span style=""> </span>We were ready to go back to the hotel.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">On the way back, our driver just about started a fight and caused a wreck because the person in front of us wasn’t moving as the driver thought he should.<span style=""> </span>We luckily made it back to the hotel safe and in one piece.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I went to the room with Prasun.<span style=""> </span>We were trying to figure each other out.<span style=""> </span>I got out some cookies and ensure for him.<span style=""> </span>Of course I managed to spill the ensure on him.<span style=""> </span>He liked the cookies.<span style=""> </span>He took one and started nibbling on it.<span style=""> </span>I was just amazed.<span style=""> </span>He is so different from Ananya.<span style=""> </span>She’s loud and he’s quiet.<span style=""> </span>She’s loud and he’s shy.<span style=""> </span>She just expects food to land in her mouth and he will put it there himself.<span style=""> </span>Yeah!!!<span style=""> </span>It was so cute to watch him eat the cookies.<span style=""> </span>After a couple I decided it was definitely nap time.<span style=""> </span>After multiple tries,<span style=""> </span>I figured out that I could rock him.<span style=""> </span>He had cried for maybe 2 minutes but nothing big.<span style=""> </span>He wants to cry so bad and just doesn’t.<span style=""> </span>Its really sad.<span style=""> </span>He slept for about and hour and a half.<span style=""> </span>We cuddled alittle.<span style=""> </span>I can tell he just cuddles because he isn’t sure what to do. He still had the sad look on his face.<span style=""> </span>I sang him a few songs (poor baby) and realized that he likes “I’m picking up a baby bumble bee” the best.<span style=""> </span>He will usually laugh alittle.<span style=""> </span>I got him dressed for dinner.<span style=""> </span>He wasn’ quite sure what to think of that.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I went next door to see if Kristi was still ok with going to dinner.<span style=""> </span>After alittle debate, we ended up going.<span style=""> </span>We were very glad that we did.<span style=""> </span>We met 2 ladies from Sweden who had both adopted before.<span style=""> </span>They were picking up the baby on Tuesday.<span style=""> </span>It was a very good dinner.<span style=""> </span>Prasun drank alittle water and I learned a lesson.<span style=""> </span>He doesn’t like cold water.<span style=""> </span>I found a small bottle of water in my purse and he was happy.<span style=""> </span>I tried to give him a bite of rice and he gave me the strangest look.<span style=""> </span>I tried a couple more bites but he refused so I let him.<span style=""> </span>Afterwards it took us a few tries to get a cab back to the hotel.<span style=""> </span>I went to Jason and Kristi’s room for a little bit.<span style=""> </span>Prasun and Shaili were playing well with us. Prasun was enjoying playing with a ball.<span style=""> </span>He liked to throw it.<span style=""> </span>He is pretty good.<span style=""> </span>He nailed me in the forehead with it once.<span style=""> </span>He stood up for me.<span style=""> </span>He stands really well.<span style=""> </span>But then…<span style=""> </span>Out of nowhere… the tears started.<span style=""> </span>I rather quickly excused myself so as not to upset Shaili and went back to our room.<span style=""> </span>Prasun calmed down.<span style=""> </span>The inernet randomly started working.<span style=""> </span>I called Patrick and Prasun started again.<span style=""> </span>Luckily the internet connection died.<span style=""> </span>I tried to feed Prasun some oatmeal. He didn’t like that.<span style=""> </span>He didn’t want anything.<span style=""> </span>I finally just concentrated on getting him to sleep.<span style=""> </span>It took a couple tries and a few minutes of him crying but I got him to sleep.</p> Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-39803702903998498122008-11-03T09:13:00.000-08:002008-11-04T05:13:28.879-08:00Gotcha Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLJKcAn1hc3l_spqCGDhux_1EvuHnX8p-KOTOZ9D9H2mZ6uVi4RsMYmWK1Iwp3Lb32UEKjwyKHW9Cm4KGVQcITkQ3nxDJk1yWMdXoaPsAFH5tOYXJI9uqwtU3UF7GF1z6_20XaQEYEk8/s1600-h/Nov+03+2008+-+VID00002_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLJKcAn1hc3l_spqCGDhux_1EvuHnX8p-KOTOZ9D9H2mZ6uVi4RsMYmWK1Iwp3Lb32UEKjwyKHW9Cm4KGVQcITkQ3nxDJk1yWMdXoaPsAFH5tOYXJI9uqwtU3UF7GF1z6_20XaQEYEk8/s320/Nov+03+2008+-+VID00002_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264789707000718370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7Iapouu4T1hHV4nCSABWIjuOZxIpXXMrXv8a2zV7EZloe9MPX8MRawHGcuAkEJSHGVQqaM-79Pra3YHduPFR_bfsdF7sHp1CBlsr0gkxocOogqByRTURT-SnNaiE_WiUEawuZ5b9xrU/s1600-h/Nov+03+2008+-+VID00001_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7Iapouu4T1hHV4nCSABWIjuOZxIpXXMrXv8a2zV7EZloe9MPX8MRawHGcuAkEJSHGVQqaM-79Pra3YHduPFR_bfsdF7sHp1CBlsr0gkxocOogqByRTURT-SnNaiE_WiUEawuZ5b9xrU/s320/Nov+03+2008+-+VID00001_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264789703042959394" border="0" /></a><br />Today was the day. I'm gonna keep it short today and try to update tomorrow. It's a fluke that I have an internet connection.<br />Prasun is too sweet and too cute.<br />He is very confused and shell shocked by all the changes right now. I've gotten him to sleep right now for the night. I'll write more later. I can barely stay awake.<br />Well blogger is being crazy and won't post pictures. I'll try later.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-62953173639848625422008-10-31T05:17:00.000-07:002008-11-01T23:04:11.231-07:00My TripWell apparently I'm not the world's best blogger this trip. Guess I should catch everyone up.<br />Well I left home on Tuesday morning. I had an ok flight Charlotte to Chicago. I got really sick though. I don't do little planes. I didn't take Dramamine before I left though. Not my smartest moment. I got to Chicago in one piece with all my stomach contents still on the inside. I had a 5 hour layover. I just kind of wandered around. It didn't seem that long. After my flight finally showed up on the departure board, I went to my gate. I wandered around some more, then settled in to get ready to board in an hour or so. I wasn't really looking forward to the long flight. I took my vitamins and my Dramamine and some melatonin. I got on the plane and was quickly falling asleep. I learned I was sitting next to 2 nurses from the US going to India for 2 weeks to work in a hospital in Chennai. I was jealous. Going through immigration, I met a woman adopting from Nepal. They are staying 3 weeks. I had a food flight, didn't get sick or anything.<br />Once in India, I glued myself to the nurses I was sitting next to. When it was time to look for my driver, I just acted like I belong here and had done this a million times. I couldn't find the hotel driver so I went to the Avis stand and got a prepaid taxi. The driver was super sweet. He was telling me about his family. He made sure I knew the number for the police (which I promptly forgot). He got me safely to the hotel. I quickly got checked in and found which room Kristi and Jason were in. Once in my room, I called Kristi and they came to me. I was so happy to finally meet Kristi. Its so scary how it feels to meet someone that you have talked to for so long. Kristi and I have been friends for like 3 years. We finally got to meet in person. She is an absolute hoot.<br />My hotel is gorgeous. My bed is so comfy. I love the shower. It has a square bathtub and then a shower stall. The only thing is the mirrors. There is a mirror at the end of the bathtub, another mirror over the toilet, and then a wall of mirrors next to the bed. The mirror next to the bed freaks me out. I surprise myself every once in a while.<br />Thursday we went to the Embassy after breakfast. Again I say, Kristi and Jason are a hoot. We laughed all day. Kristi said they got attacked by "flying malaria" on Wednesday. She kept getting paranoid that they weren't sending us to the right places at the Embassy because the process is different. Jason and I kept telling her it was ok, to just calm down. 2 hours and we were completely done. I didn't have any problems because of Prasun's passport. The man was just like "ok".<br />We spent all day yesterday wandering around Delhi. I got some shopping done. I got some clothes for Prasun. Got them at a good price too. I found a couple of gifts. It was a good day. We ate a good restaurant called O! Calcutta!. Me, Jason, and Kuldeep had the buffet. It was so good. Me and Jason killed the tandoori chicken. It was so good. We found a Barista and got some Iced Mochas. We went to dinner with Kuldeep and his family on Thursday night. He picked an awesome restraunt. The name is over on Kristi's blog.<br />I spent all day Friday sleeping. I mean ALL DAY. I got up for breakfast then laid down for a nap. I decided to get up about 10pm. Really. I loved it. I didn't even eat again all day. I just slept.<br />I'm sorry my posting has been so sparse. My internet service was horrible. I'll try to do better now.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-55958575374090458162008-10-30T10:26:00.000-07:002008-10-30T11:03:12.831-07:00I'm Here and Online<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2IPpfARddA5-IYLsJzmyTahWPEbLmtnRkGvJtg_gw3FbmtaxjHaitW0vynXIF3XUZlDogfmPhJLTCqiJXwmVl6-GLH8I0xPN_m9ltrHCHTy6Or0Butl1zhldBMBYc0sG-R87gmKvY6M/s1600-h/India08+061.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2IPpfARddA5-IYLsJzmyTahWPEbLmtnRkGvJtg_gw3FbmtaxjHaitW0vynXIF3XUZlDogfmPhJLTCqiJXwmVl6-GLH8I0xPN_m9ltrHCHTy6Or0Butl1zhldBMBYc0sG-R87gmKvY6M/s320/India08+061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263008535109105650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-fusJ1UDTdSZQA6deIK7SK7D4_JfswoHRxnCaFyurqEwupVwrxrC7OZ27NA_GWuOHpkjLM15egBcNalCnrHQJFK0my0Y53QHfsnqP-Yx9I0sLauECWSR_-Fcfwi8kVCrhuluMR1cMtw/s1600-h/India08+058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwCLCxT6OWwi7M6XHm8L-kwwuSHxnewH2jZCox44mSzuKSFaEQ_jgU0-CrN_K_6tTwsB66L11niTuSkenlYhu2dH1jBPXg4c6JuAoMXDm1Eyso42EMNiDThiTwCKXXg01ZRQp97fT3z8/s320/India08+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263005789387192018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnZa23LqRnB-dSp3EhFwd2gZyarAp2PHpNy_dSDbiTSdVAzUCUT_OpoSgmK3Evw_9DiCanZrnBE3b-H1Lep8T_fPPfyZPo-xRFHi9i5mEa3iW7JuSbWaTxEUGnzB1n03SmVyDjfg1suw/s1600-h/India08+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnZa23LqRnB-dSp3EhFwd2gZyarAp2PHpNy_dSDbiTSdVAzUCUT_OpoSgmK3Evw_9DiCanZrnBE3b-H1Lep8T_fPPfyZPo-xRFHi9i5mEa3iW7JuSbWaTxEUGnzB1n03SmVyDjfg1suw/s320/India08+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263005786622197426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVmUlY1ReezbVxpfSqQQaEN3em3n7JV_P1qSmteJEDI6C4_3ZAdIzwjplZxjbioKifq0DhKvoLgNLuVXbSYsENnBkDlza8XtrO744T4w-3rxP7kIYAE_yn9Pnd2bSaMOUWnqqrY-wMV0/s1600-h/India08+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVmUlY1ReezbVxpfSqQQaEN3em3n7JV_P1qSmteJEDI6C4_3ZAdIzwjplZxjbioKifq0DhKvoLgNLuVXbSYsENnBkDlza8XtrO744T4w-3rxP7kIYAE_yn9Pnd2bSaMOUWnqqrY-wMV0/s320/India08+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263005781188941618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've been gone and apparently freaked a few people out.<br />It took me a while get my internet to work.<br />We went to the Embassy this morning. Then motored around Delhi all day. I'm loving my visit with Kristi and Jason. See Kristi's blog for the Jason and the monkey story. It was hilarious. Well I'll leave you with some pictures. I've got a kicking headache tonight. I'll write again tomorrow<br />when I'm relaxing. I'm so sorry the formatting is so bad. I'll work on it later.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-82691359305507646942008-10-28T07:48:00.000-07:002008-10-28T07:51:15.878-07:00WaitingI'm sitting at the airport. Boarding my flight in an hour. Tomorrow I'll be in Delhi. I'm very excited about my trip. Just alittle nervous sitting alone in the airport. Oh well. Before long I'll be meeting Kristi at the hotel. I'm just hoping I didn't forget anything at home.<br />I'll probably write from Chicago seeing as I have a 7 hour layover.<br />Namaste.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-1365002310800662352008-10-27T08:46:00.000-07:002008-10-27T08:53:36.294-07:00Tomorrow I LeaveI can't believe it. In the morning, I'm getting up and going to the airport. I can't even believe it. It has been such a long process for us. We literally started waiting in January and I'm finally leaving. I just checked out <a href="http://rightler.wordpress.com/">this</a> blog of a family who picked up their son a few hours ago. It was different. I could finally feel it coming. My time is near. I'm getting our son and bringing him home. It is such an incredible feeling. One I obviously am not articulating very well.<br />7 days. 7 days and I'm a mom to 3. Physically taking care of 3 everyday. Wow. I'm just excited.<br />They still have not issued Prasun's passport. I can only hope I get the email before I leave in the morning. If not then I'll deal with it in India. Our director gave me several scenarios about getting it at different times. Dillon is very hands on and always provides tons of information.<br />Well I'm going to finish my last few things. Trying not to leave Patrick with a ton of laundry while I'm gone. My next post should be from India.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-48417302182032199702008-10-23T14:54:00.001-07:002008-10-23T14:56:33.779-07:00Pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XZuOEvam6EM1quyFMn47Lo1bMp1X8cciM72JbmlWAAfr0f797qXfsk7K4wRHHwkL1ikHCIY2IFt4RwbjvOP-J6FSJVgST9dwcEsVqYYEoR_DaK4zrTJg0LsrkFnOUoCpPFZ1EsrYK7s/s1600-h/DSC03243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XZuOEvam6EM1quyFMn47Lo1bMp1X8cciM72JbmlWAAfr0f797qXfsk7K4wRHHwkL1ikHCIY2IFt4RwbjvOP-J6FSJVgST9dwcEsVqYYEoR_DaK4zrTJg0LsrkFnOUoCpPFZ1EsrYK7s/s320/DSC03243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260471406023367122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT97N-zKb0jY9SyrGmsibdVTFTamC83csX9_icpZXdgiHJa0w8yf4T9drKtVGy0eXZg-g_xZgiC9EQpT4hUlcuHVSmwBnAKmQ30Ege4ooxDSxYmLuXGfHHHwk-DS9OlqJKIJIzg5UcE-Q/s1600-h/DSC03237.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT97N-zKb0jY9SyrGmsibdVTFTamC83csX9_icpZXdgiHJa0w8yf4T9drKtVGy0eXZg-g_xZgiC9EQpT4hUlcuHVSmwBnAKmQ30Ege4ooxDSxYmLuXGfHHHwk-DS9OlqJKIJIzg5UcE-Q/s320/DSC03237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260471401199159554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_TAoxFswZeH2TuBZUSNOqzPin3lFfi0cO6vVkKD7Pfl7pRFrV9HX78XZCXJ7CqfyIThzzgv9mottfx7B9C9NInujh3eYf0zIkQCxE0JTrZrvGb-GijPxH9bOFoEM80InC20eUJlt5ro/s1600-h/DSC03242.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_TAoxFswZeH2TuBZUSNOqzPin3lFfi0cO6vVkKD7Pfl7pRFrV9HX78XZCXJ7CqfyIThzzgv9mottfx7B9C9NInujh3eYf0zIkQCxE0JTrZrvGb-GijPxH9bOFoEM80InC20eUJlt5ro/s320/DSC03242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260471396963922690" border="0" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-82772961895880495712008-10-23T14:30:00.000-07:002008-10-23T14:45:30.445-07:00CrazyI've been in a panic the last couple days. So much stuff to do and not enough days. I'm trying to cram in some extra time with the kids. I know that sounds crazy since I'm with them constantly. I'm going to miss my babies.<br />I've got several books to keep me busy until I get Prasun. I went to a rather small library but got some good ones. I'll add them to the side bar at some point. Maybe from India.<br />Heres a rundown of what I'm planning:<br />Leave Charlotte Tuesday at about noon.<br />6 hour layover in Chicago then fly to Delhi (nonstop)<br />Land at about 9pm.<br />I'll be staying at the Hyatt. I picked it because I'll be in Delhi by myself for a couple days. I planned it that way and am looking forward to the time. I may look into getting a private yoga lesson. That will be the highlight of my trip.<br />Sunday morning I leave for Kolkata (unfortunately my plane leaves at 7am). <br />I get to Kolkata and am staying at the Peerless. Kristi and Jason will be there later that night.<br />Monday is supposed to be the big day. I get to hold my baby.<br />We have to do some Embassy paperwork. Hopefully alittle sightseeing.<br />On Wednesday I leave to come home at like 530pm. I'll be in Delhi for about 5 hours. We leave to come home at 1255am. YIKES!!!!!!<br />I'll be in Chicago at 5am. (let me know your phone number and I'll let you know I landed safely) HEHE!!!<br />I have a 2 hour layover in Chicago. Then I get home at about 9:30am. YEAH!!!<br />Well I have a soccer game to go to. Then home to do more paperwork.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-74899598945917400102008-10-20T14:48:00.000-07:002008-10-20T14:56:38.871-07:00I'M GOING TO INDIA!!!!!!!!!!!I'm so excited. I booked my tickets on Sunday morning and am leaving on Tuesday the 28th. I'll have an Embassy day on Thursday. Then I get 2 uninterrupted days of alone time to relax. Sunday morning (655 am) I fly out of Delhi to Kolkata. On the 3rd I finally get to hold my boy again. He'll be mine forever.<br />I'm so excited and have a busy week ahead of trying to get everything together to leave.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-10011984498083171412008-10-16T17:35:00.000-07:002008-10-16T17:36:20.301-07:00Check This OutAnthony just put a slide show on his blog. <a href="http://www.hotrodanthony.blogspot.com">Go over</a> and check it out.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-33976523724573840112008-10-15T19:45:00.001-07:002008-10-15T19:46:22.408-07:00I just have to say...you ladies ROCK!!!!<br />Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy that I can share this experience with you guys. Thanks.<br />AmandaAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-80685168340787295272008-10-15T11:15:00.000-07:002008-10-15T11:25:36.896-07:00I Fell Off Cloud Nineand boy did it hurt.<br />Last week when we got the legals, I went into a euphoria. I was just ecstatic. I was ready to go. I was jumping on paperwork. Planning my departure. Counting days. Then reality kicked my butt. Several times over. And it stunk.<br />The officer at the passport office that issues orphan passports went on vacation after a week long holiday closing. Now we are waiting for Saturday or Monday to find out how fast he can work. I was doing moderately well, and then...<br />This sweet man comes back to work for a day unexpectedly. He issues a passport. Its not Prasun's. I'm heartbroken. Monday night and all day Tuesday were not good hours. I'm recovering. It was one of the moments in life where I was totally selfish. I didn't care that another baby was coming home. It wasn't my baby and so therefore, I didn't want to be happy. I just wanted to crawl in a hole and cry. Then life kicks me in the pants and I have to keep moving. I don't have to be happy, I just have to keep moving. We have preschool, therapy, and I have to work.<br />I'm recovering alittle bit of my optimism back. Today I'm not so down. I just needed the chance to scream and yell about how unfair both of our adoptions have been. I have a hard time remembering that it is all for a reason. It all works out in the end. I want to congratulate all the families that are in India or on their way soon.<br />Our time is fast approaching. It will all work out for he best in the end. Today I have to remember that.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-49333160345196566902008-10-09T18:25:00.000-07:002008-10-09T18:31:22.652-07:00Paperwork!!!I'm drowning in paperwork!!!<br />I got the legal documents for Prasun's guardianship on Wednesday. I got word today that our state has given verbal approval on our ICPC paperwork for Prasun.<br />We are just waiting on Prasun's passport to be issued. We won't know until the 18th what is going on with that. Our expected travel date is probably pushed back by a week unfortunately.<br />I'm ready to go to India right now.<br />I'll keep you updated.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-32134250419938440542008-09-29T19:07:00.001-07:002008-09-29T19:18:09.952-07:00What Now?I know most of my readers are adoptive families, but I just wanted to update those that aren't familiar with Indian adoptions.<br />The judge has signed the paperwork and I'm pretty sure it is actually in the US right now.<br />The orphanage director is sending the paperwork to the consulate office to be attested Tuesday (now) in India and then she will apply for Prasun's passport. The wait time that is given right now for passports is about 15 days.<br />In the US, once the paperwork is sorted by the adoption agency, they will send us a copy. They also send a copy to the OK ICPC office. OK will send a copy to the NC ICPC office. This is a compact between the states because Dillon doesn't have an office in NC. Both states have to agree with the placement of Prasun. This should take 3-4 weeks. I'm going to give it 2 and then check on the NC part because our paperwork got lost last time.<br />Once the passport is issued, I'm ready to travel. We do need ICPC issued before I get back. I'm going to stay on them and beg if I have to so it is done quickly. It is time to get my boy home.<br />I'm thinking I'll be traveling the last week of October.<br />Well that is the timeline for now. I'm hoping every thing is done in the next 4 weeks so I can go.<br />I'm spending my free time trying to get all the paperwork together. I did manage to get Prasun added to our health insurance today. I also sent off my travel visa. I have to track down a couple of documents. I can't find our marriage liscense and have to order it from PA. That has been my only roadblock with paperwork today.<br />I do have a small problem with my job. Its nothing huge but I'm hoping to get it straightened out quickly. I just wish the human resources person was alittle more helpful. I'll get it figured out though.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-52215437343480829732008-09-25T04:58:00.000-07:002008-09-25T05:05:15.678-07:00I know who is going to India with me!!!Kristi's case got APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I guess I'm traveling with <a href="http://werrefamily.blogspot.com">Kristi</a> AND Jason. <br /><br />WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!<br /><br />I just told Kristi the other day that I thought the judge would sign her case. I'm so happy for Shaili to come home.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618059475333057161.post-21572059303433798322008-09-22T13:26:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:28:56.912-07:00New Pictures.Guess its my lucky day. We got new pictures on top of everything else. 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