Monday, July 14, 2008

SHE'S HERE!

Greetings!

We have a new little Cychowski as of 4:30 today! She is just precious and full of herself. Full of smiles and mischief (after a few hours). I know she is probably in shock, and we will ahve a different kid on our hands in the next few days, but she is just delightful. Shi Shi is a daddy's girl and will not let him out of her sight.

We gave her a bath this afternoon when we got home, and she was so relieved to be clean that she stretched out on the bed and sighed. She was one dirty kid!

The bumps on her head and face are from heat rash that became infected - at least that is what the orphanage staff told us. She is on medication, and hopefully with a few baths, some meds and some AC, she will clear up pretty soon. Our guide told us that this is very common.

More later. We're all pooped!

Love Ed and Mel!

Say a little prayer for Lucy!






8 comments:

loran said...

Aunt Melissa & Uncle Ed!!

I cannot express how excited I am to finally see pictures of you both with her! Congratulations! She is just too cute and I cannot wait to meet her! Give her a big hug and kiss for me!!

Much Love-
Loran

Anonymous said...

Ed & Melissa,
Your family's finally complete. We love the pictures and Lucy is a doll. We are estatic to see her pictures and both of you with her.
Looks like the bottle was necessary. We wish you much luck getting to know each other in the coming days. Looks like we have a "Daddy's little girl". Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Love Stash & Pauline (Grandmopm & Poppa).

Unknown said...

What a knock out smile! I have been checking your blog non-stop waiting for those first pictures! Congratulations on your new daughter!

Can't wait to see you back at home and to meet her.

Love,
Kelly, Brad, Malena and Griffin

Laura said...

We are all so happy to finally see pictures of Lucy....with you! I must have checked your blog 75 times yesterday to see if there were any updates yet. She is beautiful and looks so happy! She can sense that she has ended up with a wonderful family.

I am so happy and relieved (as I know you are) that little Lucy is finally with you.

Congrats! We can't wait to meet her.
Jon, Laura, Jessica, Andrew and Ella

Sandra said...

Congratulations! Melissa get use to her being a Daddy's girl! Of course she looks very happy with Mom as well! I am so very happy for all of you!

Paige said...

She is just precious!!! I see she loves her bottle:) I am so happy for you all and will be praying for her transition into your family. What a precious gift from God!!!
Love,
Paige and Hank

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your beautiful new daughter! She is precious. Elizabeth says she is really cute. You all are in our prayers. Can't wait to see Lucy up close and personal.

Love,
Ray, Patti, Elizabeth, Sarah, Amanda, and Jen

Roth Fly said...

The kids and I agree that she is soooooo cute. You guys are sooo lucky! Congrats! She is perfect!

Love, Debbie, BEn, Ben and Livia

TIMELINE

  • First Post-placement Visit - July 28, 2008
  • Return Home - July 23, 2008
  • Adoption Registration - July 15, 2008
  • Gotcha Day! - July 14, 2008
  • Leave for China - July 9, 2008
  • TA - June 2, 2008
  • LOA - May 5, 2008
  • LOI Sent - 3/11/08
  • DOR - 2/21/08
  • Request for Matching - 2/20/08
  • Fell in Love with Lucy - 2/13/08
  • Dossier Update - 7/27/07
  • LID - 6/12/06
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