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Saturday, January 12, 2013 We are all settled into Guangzhou and we were off and running today. Today was the day for all of the babies from many different agencies to have their medical exams at the local clinic. Guangzhou is the city where the U.S. Consulate is, so the final adoption legalities and visa appointments happen here. The clinic was true organized chaos and it was so cool to see many families with children of all ages and from all over China. There is a common thread you share with nameless families as you walk by. There is a smile, a “hello” and congratulations to strangers that all know what it feels like to experience this. The babies all did well and Libby was a trooper. She weighs nearly 17 lbs. now! Such a big girl! After the clinic we all went back to the hotel and got ready for lunch. We have met the sweetest family from Miami and went to lunch with them and their new baby Miley. We have never been so excited to see a Subway sandwiches sign! We had to hurry back for another paperwork session with Kelly. Right after that was a trip to Wal-Mart. Imagine all of this back and forth, on and off a bus, Libby in the Ergo Carrier, Libby out of the Ergo Carrier, heats blasting, some squatty potties (yes, that means a type of floor toilet), some regular toilets, and lots and lots of people everywhere. We were beat. We came back and had pizza with the Mendez family (Miley’s family) and then turned in. Jay is snoring as I type, and Brynn and I are ready to watch a movie. Libby is so much fun. She has been so easy and a delight! She laughs a ton and especially loves the fun she has with Jay and Brynn. Libby and I share lots of fun too, but I have so enjoyed the tender times of feeding her, rocking her and kissing her little “dim sum dumpling” head as I teased today! She’s my baby and I’m her Mama, simple as that.

The Medical Clinic Chaos Brynn, Libby and I wait our turn The Mendez family from Miami with Miley (say that 3 times fast)

Brynn and Emily Mendez play with Libby at the clinic to pass the time


Libby post check up.
She’s a little tired, and I’m loving the cuddle time


Brynn wearing Libby’s hat!
What a doll and oh so pretty!

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