We went back to the orphanage again this morning and held the other child I mentioned yesterday. That's not meant to be. We spent more time with the twins and everything is falling into place. Come to find out that the boys (yes including daddy) have been scheming against me the entire time. Did I mention the early morning call? Yes another topic of converstaion "mom it's right I know it is". Not to mention Zac texting me every 2 minutes while we were at the orphange yesterday wanting lots of pictures sent to him.
I'm sure you have lots of questions about the girls. Here's what we've been able to find out. The girls were born on February 7, 2007 at 40 weeks. They were moved directly from the hospital to the orphanage on February 12th. Xenia (white/red slippers) was born 3k 300 grams and Sophia (blue slippers) was born 3k 530 grams. If anyone can translate this to pounds that would be helpful. The girls have excellent medical records that are being translated so we can bring them back to the States with us but we've been given a quick overview of everything. Long story short the girls are very healthy - no illnesses other than Sophia had bronchitis last May and then again in July. They both have a small patch of dermatitis that we'll be able to treat with a cream when we get home. They both have a lazy eye that can also be treated when we get home. A huge thank you to Dixie for helping us get a hold of Dr Clark to review the medical information we've been given. A big thank you to Charles for taking the time to review the information as well.
Oh did I mention the twins are identical! They only way to tell them apart is the red band on Xenia's hand. Even the orphanage works have a hard time telling them apart. Should make life interesting as they get older.
What's next? We continue the bonding experience until court which will be around February 12th. Then we come home for approx 3 weeks. I have a list of things to be done during the wait like getting a nursery ready, buying baby clothes and lots of toys. Jon of course can't wait to buy matching pink camo overalls for them to wear.
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Weight conversion is as follows. Xenia was 3 kilograms 300 grams = 3300 grams = 7.28 lbs. And Sophia was 3 kilograms 530 grams = 3530 grams = 7.78 lbs. Congrats!!!
BTW, tell Jon the pink camo is on the way. :)
Sounds like you will need to paint their fingernails different colors. :)
Every time I read your blog you make me cry!!! Congrats! There are soooo many cute clothes for girls--it will be fun! Can't wait to meet them :)
Stay strong,
gi
Congratulations!! Rigdon going to have 2 new play pals. Hope your not freezing and having a lot of fun. Tell jon his truck is driving. Just dont mention ding put in it. jk
Thats so exciting. I have been getting on and checking every morning and night to see what changes and this morning I was sooo happy to see you guys found them!!! They are beautiful!! You and jon are probably so in love with them already. We all can't wait to see them. Thanks for sharing your journey finding them with us!! Congratulations!!!!
That is so cool that you guys will be there for their 1st birthday, that means you guys won't miss any of them and that will be something special for them to remember when they get older.
Hey Jon and Michele,
We were all very excited to see your new little girls. All of the kids were hoping you would get them. On the way to school Marjia said she can't wait to see them and play with them. I was tell her that those two little girls are very lucky to have great parents like you two. Marjia said that you know have your princeses and two brats. ha, ha on the brats. Congrats to the both of you on your new little girls, we are so happy for you. Lots of love and we will pray that everything else runs smoothly for you.
Michelle and Jon
We are so excited for your wonderful family, the girls are very lucky to be part of a loving family like yours. We love you guys! and can't wait to see those beautiful girls!
Oh Wow! They are just beautiful!! They look like they will fit into your family perfectly! I am very happy for you guys! Good luck and we'll see you soon! (I can't wait to go shopping! (And for girls stuff too..YAY!)
They are beautiful, pack'em up and bring'em home.
Take a couple more, what the heck.
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