Well, we have had a crazy last few weeks and at the end of all the ups and downs and emotions we have a referral for a beautiful baby girl! It is funny because the day after I finished her rocking chair and got this blog started we got the first call. Anyway, she is 9 weeks old and just adorable! She is currently in an orphanage in Tokmok, which is a city about 1 hour east of Bishkek ( capital of Kygyzstan.) She is healthy other than mild bilateral hip dysplasia. This is a condition that is common here in the US and is something that I am very comfortable with. In fact, I am going to be able to bring over a harness/brace for her and one of the other orphans when we travel to meet her in July. Boy, was I happy to be a pediatrician the day that we got all of her medical information :)
We are now knee deep in making travel arrangements to the other side of the world. Our coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Saule, is planning on our first visit to the orphanage to be on July 6th. We will get to spend 4 days visiting her and then will return just in time for Alec's b-day on the 12th. What an adventure!
Enjoy the picture of the sleeping beauty.
Beautiful is an understatement!! What a precious baby girl. I am so happy for your family and can't wait to follow your adventure to Tokmok (and then pick your brain for travel tips since we won't be too far behind you!)
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Wow, look at all that hair! I'm so excited for your family and for your new daughter! Can't wait for you to bring this beauty home! I'll be following your journey-so glad you can help the other baby also!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing journey! She is a lucky little girl to be coming home to all of you. Enjoy every minute...even the waiting. As hard as it will be, may it keep you focused on the joy that will come. Best wishes and God bless...
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Laura
Wow!! What wonderful news, Suzanne!!!!!!! I couldn't be happier for you and your family!! What excitement for everyone! She is gorgeous!! Ansley and Alec will be wonderful big siblings! Congratulations!!!! I'm looking forward to following the journey!
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Casey
Suzanne, she is adorable! Thanks so much for starting this blog so we can follow along.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne (in CA)
Suzanne!!! You know how happy we are for you, but have I told you how beautiful she is?! Can't wait to hear what "A" name you have in store for her ; )
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Clare
She is so lucky. I can't wait to meet her! Congratulations to all of you on this very exciting journey.
ReplyDeleteWe are all so happy for you guys! I can't wait to meet her! Be safe on your trip!
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JoLynn
OH MY GOODNESS, she is a DOLL baby too!! I don't remember seeing her there when I was, but honestly, I could have missed her. I didn't know you were a pediatrician!!! How cool!
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