Monday, October 19, 2009
Karin writes: "Today was a good day. We walked to our medical appointment and the girls are happy and healthy! We took a long walk back and through the park. It is so beautiful and family oriented. Old and young playing hacky sack (Scott joined in a game), playing cards, taking singing lessons, dance lessons, tai chi. It was really nice to watch. Of course the girls were the center of attention as always. People really believe that twins are lucky and they swarm us. If the girls happen to smile or laugh at someone they are thrilled. People are always reaching their hands to the girls with hope they will send them luck by reaching back. How cool to have two little movie stars. We went downtown and visited a Temple of 500 Faces of Buddah! It was very cool. On the way back we went through a market for all sorts of fried delicacies on a stick. Huge black scorpions, enormous beetles and all sorts of creepy crawlie things. No takers in our group!
The girls are talking up a storm...baby talk and of course saying dadadada which is thrilling Scott.
Love, Karin"
Friday, October 16, 2009
Scott and Karin both write today!
Scott writes: "Today was hopefully my final day in the hospital. I think Karin mentioned the experience she had in a prior blog, but I am glad she went on the best day. She might have lost it completely if she saw what I have seen. Today was no better. A couple of missed veins, blood everywhere, person walking on the flimsy roof overhead sending down dust, a fluorescent light bulb and exposed wires from a light fixture and a whole list of other things. But now I have mentioned the bad stuff, I do want to talk about the amazing part of the trip to the hospital, because good things have been hard to come by.
For some reason today I was very much the center of attention because I was a American with a Chinese baby. I have had this attenenion before, but it was usually when I was getting chastised for not putting enough clothes on the girls.
An elderly grandmotherly woman was among a group of 10 or so mothers who all came over in a rush once they noticed I had a translator. They had so many questions and every one was happy for us. The "grandmother" read Serra's hand and noticed her knuckles had a slight indent and she said that was a sign of good luck. She also said that since the baby has such good luck, it must be meant to be that her path crossed with mine. She said we will be very lucky in the future. Once the excitement wound down, all of the women went back to their families. The grandmother, however, came back when everybody left me, including Cobe our translator. She grabbed Serra's hand and stared at her for a moment. She then said something to me in Chinese in a very heartfelt tone and started to cry. She did her best to smile, gave me a thumbs up and went on her way. Although we have commented on many of the crazy things we have seen and done, I wanted to make sure that people realize that MOST, if not ALL of the people we have encountered have been amazingly caring and sincerely happy to see Karin and I with our new family. They make me feel blessed for this opportunity and proud to have China as a part of my life, through my daughters, forever."-Scott
For some reason today I was very much the center of attention because I was a American with a Chinese baby. I have had this attenenion before, but it was usually when I was getting chastised for not putting enough clothes on the girls.
An elderly grandmotherly woman was among a group of 10 or so mothers who all came over in a rush once they noticed I had a translator. They had so many questions and every one was happy for us. The "grandmother" read Serra's hand and noticed her knuckles had a slight indent and she said that was a sign of good luck. She also said that since the baby has such good luck, it must be meant to be that her path crossed with mine. She said we will be very lucky in the future. Once the excitement wound down, all of the women went back to their families. The grandmother, however, came back when everybody left me, including Cobe our translator. She grabbed Serra's hand and stared at her for a moment. She then said something to me in Chinese in a very heartfelt tone and started to cry. She did her best to smile, gave me a thumbs up and went on her way. Although we have commented on many of the crazy things we have seen and done, I wanted to make sure that people realize that MOST, if not ALL of the people we have encountered have been amazingly caring and sincerely happy to see Karin and I with our new family. They make me feel blessed for this opportunity and proud to have China as a part of my life, through my daughters, forever."-Scott
Karin writes: "So our last day in Nanchang didn't suck. The girls are under 100 degrees without fever reducer. Anna started to play and be a really happy girl and Serra, although had to get an IV today and was a little cranky was a trooper. While they napped Coby and I went and did a little shopping. I got some cute things for Rowan and Charley Rose and some material for Anne to make dresses for Christmas with. When we got back we had a calligrapher come to our room and make these amazing 6ft scrolls with the girls names where they are from and well wishes for their lives! very pretty! We then took a walk in this huge outdoor mall that was nice. Coby got a private room in a restaurant and treated us to an amazing meal. It was a really great day. While we were walking through the mall we kept getting stopped by hoards of people admiring the girls and wishing us well. It is so funny how people just love us and think twins are just the coolest thing and amazing blessing!!! Of course we do too! We leave here tomorrow morning for Guangzhou. I hope they are good travellers. They really like to be snuggled into their carriers, thank goodness for that. It might be a day or so before I figure out the whole Internet thing in our new place, I will try to do so quickly." - :o) Karin
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Karin writes: "Here are some more pictures. We have not done much site seeing as we have been taking care of sick babies. Serra had to be seen in the hospital today along with Anna so I went too. She has to go back tomorrow too. We are all on the road to recovery though. Anna was under 100 all day without meds and I am sure Serra is soon to follow. We had the buffet lunch in our hotel today and wow--does real Chinese food taste good. The girls had broth with carrots and rice and steamed egg. The egg seemed to be Anna's favorite. Congi is Serra's but her tummy get upset when she eats a lot of it. Anna will eat anything. Serra wants nothing of our western foods. LOL. Although she was scarfing up pizza crust yesterday. When we got back to our room after lunch Coby who has been by our side for everything had ordered a birthday cake and it was waiting for me!!! Too cool. I am hoping to get to that beautiful temple this evening after the girls' naps and to a market tomorrow while they are napping to buy porcelain and material for dresses! Love for now, Karin"
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
They had lunch at a Pizza Hut yesterday and then went to Walmart! More pictures! I couldn't upload all of them in one post! Karin also write that the babies love their photo book. They are already recognizing certain people, like Rowan and Charley Rose (their cousins in AZ!) They are very loving to each other and give each other big hugs and kisses. What blessings that Karin and Scott were able to keep them sisters together forever!
October 14, 2009 Karin writes:
"Coby hired a calligrapher to come to the hotel friday and make their names and good wishes on rice paper for their bedroom walls. How cool is that!"
These pictures are from our hotel window. We are on the 16 th floor so we have interesting views.We had pizza hut for a late lunch and went to Walmart. It was funny how people flock to the twins here and touch their faces and tell us how beautiful they are!!! and I do mean flock, we were surrounded by about 10 people at one time in Walmart. We took some photos to try to capture the chaos that is the driving here. No one pays attention to any of the lines even the double yellow. they go in and out like mad people almost running into pedestrians and such. it is so crazy. My only comfort is that none of the cars are banged up so I guess there is a method to this madness. Tomorrow when the girls are napping Coby is taking me to a market where I can buy material and porcelain.
:o) Karin"
"Coby hired a calligrapher to come to the hotel friday and make their names and good wishes on rice paper for their bedroom walls. How cool is that!"
These pictures are from our hotel window. We are on the 16 th floor so we have interesting views.We had pizza hut for a late lunch and went to Walmart. It was funny how people flock to the twins here and touch their faces and tell us how beautiful they are!!! and I do mean flock, we were surrounded by about 10 people at one time in Walmart. We took some photos to try to capture the chaos that is the driving here. No one pays attention to any of the lines even the double yellow. they go in and out like mad people almost running into pedestrians and such. it is so crazy. My only comfort is that none of the cars are banged up so I guess there is a method to this madness. Tomorrow when the girls are napping Coby is taking me to a market where I can buy material and porcelain.
:o) Karin"
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Day four: More pictures!!
Anna is doing better. She needs to return to the hospital to receive more antibiotics (just in case) but the tylenol and motrin Karin & Scott have been giving is working! She's eating cheerios and apple juice (with her sister in their froggie pajamas of course!)--but they're hoping by tomorrow she will be well and they can venture out with her. The bandaid on Anna's head is where they have to administer an IV in an infant. This is normal--most babies will receive IVs throught the head so they don't touch it. (Yes, in the US too!)
Karin writes:
"I think we might even venture out and see a 1005 year old temple across the street. I went to the super market with Serra and Coby (our guide who is amazing) yesterday and it was quite the experince! Taxi's are even more fun than walking. Put NY cabbies on speed, crack and give them all adhd and then times that by 100. Scary does not describe it. Poor people ride scooters and bycicles, less poor take busses (one came to a screaching stop an inch from Scott's window Monday) and taxi's, the wealthy all drive toyotas, which Coby complains about. LOL"
I will keep updating the blog everytime they share more information and pictures. Send love to them always! What a journey! -Maryellen (Karin's sister in AZ)
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