It's was a good day on Saturday, we enjoyed being in the more familiar setting of Guangzhou and Shamian Island. We were here for almost the entire 3 weeks when we adopted Mandy. A lot has changed, but we feel we know our way around and can more easily find people who are able to assist us if we need help. Our guide, Jason, has been phenomenal. He has been giving us a detailed schedule every day and it has been great. Today we will tour several sites around the area and hopefully find some mementos to take with us.
Michael improved greatly with being able to sit and play on the floor or the bed, becoming more relaxed, and eating more regularly. We also gave him a chance to pee in the toilet before giving him a bath and it came right on cue! He does not seem to be as potty trained as Mandy was. He allows us to hold him in different positions and his personality and humor continues to come through. Yesterday we had his medical exam and everything was fine. He still has a bit of his fever rash but that is clearing up.
We're still trying to figure out how to get him to sleep through the night without waking up for an extended period of time. We've tried several things but it seems he will stay awake (and keep us awake) for at least an hour. It feels like we're making progress, but we really look forward to sleeping through the night again. I have great sympathy for parents who are awake many times through the night because of a sick baby. We've been rather spoiled with Mandy because she has always slept through the night from the moment she first became a part of our family.
We will return to the South Bend airport at 6:41 pm on Saturday, April 3. You are welcome to meet us there if you like. When we return home we plan to hibernate for a week during Mandy's spring break week and while we adjust to the time change. Continue to keep us in your prayers. We miss all of you and look forward to seeing you again.
John
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