Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Day two- Embassy day!!!




Last night was a pretty rough night. We ended up having to sleep holding Shiloh, and she would still wake up every hour or so crying and we would have to rock her back to sleep. Needless to say Filipe and I didn't get much rest last night. I think she was just feeling skiddish with the new surroundings and people. I was a little worried about what today would look like with the was she was last night, but she woke up smiling and laughing. It was so fun! The Embassy appointment went by easily and we have been chilling out today. Shiloh has gone from being smiling to fussy and back all day long. I think she is a little constipated, so isn't feeling her best. Be praying that we have a better night tonight and that she continues to adjust and feel better!



23 comments:

Jennifer said...

OH MY GOODNESS!!! She is so adorable... and truly looks so happy! Each day you will see more and more of that sweet personality coming out. What an amazing journey to get to watch and it is so much sweeter because I have gotten to meet and hold and hug that sweet baby. She is such a precious doll! I am really praying for you that she will settle into a routine quickly!

Sharon and Olivia Grace said...

She is just beautiful!! I love that last picture!! I am praying that you have a better night tonight!! Hang in there!!!

Sharon

Courtney said...

WOW ...............she is so precious. Hope your enjoying your time. You will be home before you know it. Congrats..........so happy for you. Love her dress and her hair is so cute. courtney

Kim said...

I hope you guys have a better night! She is such a cutie!

Jocelyn said...

I hope you have a better night!! She is so gorgeous!!

veggiemom said...

Shiloh is beautiful!!!
Hoping that she's feeling better soon and has a smooth transition.
Kerri and Ruby

Unknown said...

She is so beautiful! Joe and I were commenting on how she actually looks like you two! We love the pics of her hugging you guys! We are so happy for your family!

jajbs said...

She is BEAUTIFUL!!! You look SO happy. I LOVE the picture from the last post where she is laying her head on your shoulder. I know it is rough, but it WILL get better. Bella did the SAME thing with us and she is sleeping through the night now. Hang in there... I will be praying for you.

Glad all went well at the hogar and the Embassy. You will be home soon and that is where you will start to see BIG progress!


amanda

Hannah said...

Wow what a beautiful baby girl. I stumbled across your blog today and the pictures are just wonderful.

Congrats on your Embassy day! My little girl just came home in March so seeing your pictures is bringing back wonderful memories.

Hannah

Jeana said...

Oh my!! She is so pretty!! I just love her BIG eyes...so cute!! You guys look so happy and you don't look sleep deprived at all, you look great!
Shiloh is just getting you ready for having a baby in your house (wink, winnk)!! :-)

Brett and Kelly Burleson said...

Every time I see her pretty little face it makes me cry. She is one lucky little girl to have such loving parents.

God is good!
KB

Unknown said...

Those pictures are gorgeous! I don't know if I've ever seen a prettier little girl. She's so beautiful it's ridiculous. And look how smiley and happy she is! SO GREAT!

Don't let the bad night get you down--our Bennett is only a couple of months older than her, and he still has rough nights like that sometimes, especially when there's been a lot of excitement during the day. It's a normal kid thing, and you did what you needed to do to make sure she felt safe and comforted. Less than 24 hours of official, in-person parentdom and you're already pros!

meredith said...

she's so beautiful! i'm so happy that your family is finally together. transitions are hard, but kids are resilient--you guys are already awesome parents!

Amanda said...

She is so beautiful!!! I will be praying for a quick transition for all 3 of you...only 1 day until you are able to start settling her in at home.

Diana said...

Happy birthday mommy Jennifer!!!!
Espero que tenhas o melhor dia de aniversário, ao lado da princesa linda e querida Shiloh e do teu maravilhoso, querido e babado marido Papá Filipe.
Deus vos abençoe ricamente,
Com amor, Neves

Steph said...

She is gorgeous and I love the pic of her snuggling on F's shoulder! It will get better! A little bit every day!

Finally...you can start to settle in as a FAMILY!!!

Many congrats to you! Safe travels home! Take lots of snacks, toys, and whatever gives her comfort for the plane ride. We held off on the bottles until we were on the plane so that Eli would sleep for at least part of the flight. It worked.

Oh...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

arwen said...

what a beautiful little girl ♥

I'm so excited for you guys that you FINALLY get to take her home!!!!

Heidi said...

She is beautiful!!!! She sounds just like Emmi when we picked her up. Seriously, she ended up laying on top of me in the night. That is the only way she would go to sleep. She also didn't eat but don't worry. It will pass! It gets much easier once you are in your own house. I am so happy you are together at last!

Chris and Lindsey Wheeler said...

I think you have a baby model on your hands....she is gorgeous!!!! I am praying that she will continue to transition smoothly.

Amy said...

That last picture of her is too cute... Her bow is really cute, and yes I also think you have a baby model on your hands. :)

Dena said...

OMG - I am PEA GREEN with baby envy - she's gorgeous - she's smiley and she looks perfect with a bow in her hair and a smile on her face!!!!

Leah Reeves said...

Congrats! She is a doll.

Sarah said...

What a stunningly beautiful baby girl! Congratulations on being united as a family forever!!