Well...I knew this was going to be hard...and Leila didn't let me down. What a nightmare. First tho, we go to get her VISA picture taken. Leila has been super clingy for the past two days, and if she isn't in her stroller, then she has to be in my lap. Sitting her the little chair to get her VISA picture done was no fun at all...and now she will have a red faced crying picture on her VISA because nothing anyone did, could make her happy about this event.
Next, onto the medical exam. We head first into ENT. Checking her eyes and ears wasn't too bad, but Leila is like a pit bull, she can clamp down with those teeth and there ain't nothin' gettin' past'em!!! The poor doctor had to pry open her mouth to get a look at her throat.
Next, onto Medical and Surgical...we have to undress the babies, and they do a visual inspection, and check the heart. Because Leila has pigment issues with her skin, another doctor was called in to check on her. Another baby in our group has a similar condition as Leila, only she has no marks on her face, but the marks on her body are much worse...so 3 doctors were called in for her.
Onto weight and height...Leila weighs in at a whopping 22.7 lbs, she's a little peanut. The Seppi's daughter who is 18 months (Leila is 29 months), weighed 22 lbs. Leila's height is 84 centimeters, and I'm too tired to figure out the translation in ft and inches...so you all figure it out. Suffice it to say, she's a little bean!
Next, we headed back to the hotel to do the dreaded paperwork...2 hours of repeticious filling out of forms. Near the end of filling out the paperwork, Connie brought us all the medical exam reports...these are givin to us in a sealed envelope and will be provided to the US Consulate, we will NEVER know the contents of this envelope. This really bugs me, since I paid $500 Yuan to have the medical done. Besides, she's my child now, I should have a right to see what her medical results held. Oh well...what'ya gonna do?!?!?
Tomorrow we're off to the Pearl Market...I'm running out of money fast!!! :) What a spoiled child I'm going to have!
Oh...sorry, no pictures...Marji & Lisa took some beauties of my screaming child being examined, I'll post them when I get them!
Toodles!
3 comments:
Your little peanut Leila is so cute! Sorry the medical was so tough. I'm loving your journey blog and send you best wishes as you finish your China stay and head home.
Hang in there! Even with the translator I'm sure that Leila is confused. It is great that she bonded with you so quickly and feels like you will keep her safe. As hard as it is to stay calm when she is crying and not cooperating with things that HAVE to be done remember that she can feel your tension too. Keep up the hugs and kisses and dont sweat the small stuff. Sounds like you are doing great!!! Let us know when you start home.
Love you,
Suzy
I know you are sooo tired and ready to come home!!! Brinley pitched a flippin' fit at the medical exam, too. I think the majority of them do.
Our girls are almost the exact same size so if anyone back at home is wanting to buy clothes for Leila, tell them that she'll probably need 18 months size....some 24 months fit but the pants usually just about fall off. LOL
How is your sore throat? I hope it's better. No fun being sick in China! Glad to hear that you are getting some sleep!!!
Take care and can't wait to see the post that says you are both coming home!!!
You'll have to teach Leila to say "USA!" like we taught Brin. She says, "Eeeeew Eh AAAAAAA!" LOL
Big hugs!!!!
Sharon
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