Micah has scabies. Poor baby. Thankfully, the care center staff had already taken him to the doctor and were able to pass along his medicine to me. Medicine involving benedryl for the itchies to not be so itchy. Medicine that turns him into a sleepy, huggy zombie. Though it's kind of sad to see my kid tripping out on drugs, it sure has made taking care of him easier. We went to the US embassy yesterday to process their American visas, and he sat in my lap the entire time. That was nearly two hours of uninterrupted lap time. I even helped him go down the slide at the kid's play area inside the embassy, but he was less than thrilled with it. He far preferred snuggling with me, which I have to say I didn't mind much either!
The other thing that helps his scabies is to give him a warm bath before I apply his skin cream. So we started the day yesterday with a bath. He wasn't too sure what to think about it all, and he looked like a wet rat when we got him out of the tub.
Everything went swimmingly at the embassy. They asked us a few questions about the boys and made sure we understood that the adoption is legal and binding. I wonder why people keep reminding us of this. Has an adopted family ever stood at the embassy window and said, "Really? You mean I can't give him back?" Let's hope that never happens! Their visas should be ready by Friday morning, just enough time for us to catch our flight home on Friday night.
We've had two nights with the boys now, and I have to say that we've been impressed with how well they sleep. They are both in our room with us--Sami in a pack & play and Micah on a palet I made him on the floor. I was probably the one who had the hardest time sleeping. All their little baby grunts and noises kept me on constant alert. Sami decided to have a late night play hour with Kevin from 3-5 AM, but Micah slept like a champ. Night two was much better. I was more accustomed to their noises, and Sami only woke up once for a bottle.
So with the chill skillz (thank you, benedryl!) and sleeping skillz that our sons seems to be exhibiting, we're hoping that our 10 hour flight home won't be too miserable. We'll be staying in Beijing on Saturday night after we land and then taking the train home the next afternoon. Welcome to your new life of planes, trains, and automobiles, my little friends!
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I know this is going to sound bizarre, but there is something about Micah's face that reminds me of yours. Maybe it is his expressions? This is the second time I have thought that looking at pictures of them. Love that Micah sleeps on a pallet- putting him in a big boy bed is going to be easy. As well as getting them to sleep in the same room. I am overjoyed and excited for you.
You guys make a great picture for adoption!
I'm pretty sure I once read something on a bottle of Benedryl that said, "Not for use to get your child to sleep." Or something along those lines... :) Hope your plane ride home is free of trouble!
These posts keep getting "preciouser"!! I love those babies. They are both darling! And I am so sorry you have been introduced to "mom sleep"...I still have to remind myself, "Unless they are crying, nothing is wrong." :) Welcome to the mommyhood!
Love you cuz!
P.S. I got my XS in the mail, and was especially taken with the soapy hair pic of Micah!
oh my goodness...the bath pic with soapy hair...PRECIOUS!!! Just so you know, we have no problem with benadryl-ing our children into comatose sleep patterns during plane rides. :) Only, it happened to have the opposite effect for Eden. Good to know it works like it's supposed to for Micah!!
The picture of him taking a bath is priceless! What a great face :-)
I'm so glad the embassy appointment went well and that your transition to mommyhood is going swimmingly. Can't wait until you get home and we get to see you all in live action.
Wow, just read about scabies on the net. No fun at all. I'm sure you've done your reading on scabies. The only silver lining is that the benedryl will certainly make the flight a lot less miserable. I'm looking forward to hearing about it. Much love to you all.
I love readying your updates. I look forward to hearing how things are going. -Ann
Nothing like being thrown into parenthood, but it sounds like you both are doing great! So happy for you!
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