Wednesday, July 2, 2008

We met Noah!!

Well, it's 12:30am Thursday July 3rd. I didn't use the computers because it is in the room where parents meet there children and I didn't want to intrude during those times. We met Noah yesterday, it was great. He is HUGE!!! ADORABLE, Words can't describe how it felt seeing him for the first time. He came with his Foster Mom and her 2nd daughter. She gave us 2 photo albums of pictures of him. He was shy at first, and would look at me and then back to fm. Jamie held him first I talked to the foster mom. Her daughter was sad, we both cried just a little bit. His hair is still sticking straight up he looks the same as his last picture. His nails are cut short, i knew Laura would be proud!!!! He was wearing a tshirt and jeans. Madison did fabulous, played with him and talked to him! He likes to be carried on his fm back so she seemed glad that I have one. She said he understands "obobe" which is the term for riding on his back!

His foster mom has taken really good care of him. She did have another foster son who left in March and went home to California. She made sure I knew he LOVES his bath, and make sure he gets one everyday! He sleeps on a mat in the floor by himself, and she said it is important for him to go to sleep by hisself, so he might cry a little BUT LET HIM!! she said she gives him a bottle and pulls the door closed. (we'll have to work on that)He fell asleep in my arms and it was so hot he was sweating, I was sweating and the foster mom said he doesn't like to be hot!! HE WILL FIT IN GREAT!!!! I can't fifure out a way to post pictures yet but will try later.

We haven't ventured out much today, we went for a walk and then it poured down rain the rest of the day. We bought a HUGE umbrella 5000 won ($5) We have a busy day today we are going to meet Young Dr. Kim at 11:30 have lunch with them at 12:00 Meet the old Dr. Kim at 1:30. We get to see Noah again on Friday at 2:00. I am going to ask if we can get him on Sunday because we have to leave for the airport at 7:30, but as of yesterday our social worker said Monday morning. We'll see.

We have been to the baby nursery here, it's SOOOO SAD. THAT IS WHERE I HAVE CRIED THE MOST. There is 61 babies and 4 workers. They are in 3 rooms, when we went in they put us to work, even Madison. They gave her a baby that just came in 1 hr before was born 5/15 and had heart surgery. If it rains a lot we are going to spend a lot of time there. There was a 1 year old, and the rest all under 5 months I think.

As for food, none of us are very hungry, but we went to pizza hut yesterday!! Our first meal in Korea (ha ha) It was 25000 won(about 25 dollars), but the pizza was a personal pan (that is there med) and we had a salad bar, but it wasn't lettuce it was fruits and all this different salads, like potato and some seafood I tried it was good it tasted like crab but didn't look like it and I didn't ask.

We met the other family with they 6 year old last night and they received their daughter we videod for them. They are leaving today. It was nice to meet them though, and put a face to their names.

Ok that's all I can think of right now, i will try to update more later, and figure out the pictures.

13 comments:

Korea Adoption said...

Congratulations. I bet that is the best feeling seeing your little one. :) Thanks.

John (Some Day Father) in Michigan

BRANDY said...

Jessica and Jamie its me Brandy, I've been thinking about you all ever since you left. Hope you all are having a good time. Can't wait to see baby Noah. I wish you all well. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and I'll see you soon.

Anonymous said...

Hey, guys, it's Pam. I'm enjoying following your trip. Keep up the great updates, Jessie. :) And be sure and take the time (MAKE the time) to go see the sights. It's not often you get to see another culture up close and personal. Take lots of pictures both for yourselves and for those of us still here at home. Can't wait for you to get back with my new great nephew. Take care and HAVE FUN. Love you. :)

Anonymous said...

Hey guys,
Wow... we are so happy for all of you (4). Get those pictures on here! My faith is so strengthened by going back and reading this journal (this is the first chance I've had :-) Can't wait to see you all safely back with baby Noah. Please kiss him for us. May God carry you back safely in His Arms of Love. Sing him, Jesus Loves Me this I Know, for me.
Debbie

Anonymous said...

Madison,
I really miss you and hope you will be back soon. I can't wait to see baby Noah. Happy birthday (early :-) I hope you are enjoying Korea. I hope we can have a pool party at our house soon. (Pool's not up yet :) And I can't wait to help you take care of Noah in the church nursery.
Love,
Autumn

Anonymous said...

ps--
We have a baby floatie seat that Noah can sit in! And a mermaid ring for you to use
Love,
Autumn

Anonymous said...

Jessica and Jamie its Lisa. It's great to hear from you. I'm really glad your first visit with Noah went well. Can't wait to meet my nephew. Tell Maddie I love yer.

KrisJ said...

Yaaa so happy for you! Cant wait for those photos!

Anonymous said...

hurray!! such great news! thanks for letting us in on this amazing experience. our love to all *four* of you! ellen/paul/will/lucy/jamie

Anonymous said...

Fred and Sarah
Hey ya'll ! Just wanted to say congratulations ! We are praying for you guys and your safety ! God bless you ! Oh, and , great job on keeping everyone up to date on your progress.

Anonymous said...

OMG i am soooooooooo happy for you and your family! I remember our Gotcha day like it was yesterday!!! Enjoy every moment in Korea~..

Wow its great that he is a easy baby to get to bed..Abby was like that too she needed silence and darkness..Thats great!

Anonymous said...

Hey Jessica! Glad you all made it safely and that you finally got to see your little guy. Can't wait to see photos.

Beth

Anonymous said...

Hey Jamie and Jessica its Misty letting u know everything good on the home front. The dog's and the cat miss you guy's they are so funny when i go down there.I can't wait to see Noah, tell Madison hello and happy birthday from us and will see ya soon. Have a safe trip home. Misty