1st Week Home

Yah, I know...I'm guilty of blog neglect. It's been hard justifying getting onto the computer when I've got this new little fella in my life. It's just been such a privilege and joy being in Kai's time and space these past few weeks. Most days, I feel as if I have known Kai for a long time - it is just so RIGHT having him in our lives. Kai has enriched our lives and filled us with overwhelming love and togetherness. I promise to post more in the days to come. It's been important to get back on schedule after the three of us have experienced all the change,travel, chest colds,and jet lag. For now, I will leave you with a few photos. (FIRST PICT: today during lunch. Within the last day, Kai has just gained enough strength and muscle control to hold up his own bottles. His drinks are a bit heavier because they are supplemented with Carnation's Instant Breakfast to help him gain weight. Kai had his first pediatrician visit on Monday and was weighed at just over 17 lbs. We're working hard to beef him up.) (SECOND PICT: our first hour with Kai in Nanjing. We had just returned to the hotel after meeting Kai. He had great eye contact right from the get go. Our little guy was swimming in his clothing. He weighed under 16 lbs. and had very weak core strength. It's amazing how many changes have occured in the three weeks since we became a family.)