Calling the Schaadt's: Gotcha Day!!!!

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Our gotcha day for our little lady couldn’t be more different than it was for our little man! First of all, we were early to the civil affairs office, and got settled into the room before she arrived. It was a very small room, in fact, it was an office of the woman who was in charge of processing the adoption. Very not private! We both decided that arriving late might be better since this time we had time to just sit there and wait in anticipation! Then, about 15 minutes after we were expecting her, she arrived! She walked right in the room like she owned the place, and had absolutely no problem with us being her. Even said “Hi” to us! We gave her her baby doll, and she was kissing her and holding her. She had no problem leaving with us, and was feeding us snacks on the way back to the hotel! What?!?! Generally speaking, it is not a great sign of what's to come attachment-wise when leaving with strangers is ok, but today we were willing to take it! We had a great day playing and walking around. We had to make a run to the store right away since they told us that she sleeps with a pacifier and they didn't bring one for her...wait, what? So off to the store we went! Things went really great until bedtime. She wasn’t a fan. Like, at all! I think she was so exhausted from the day that it made things even worse and harder for her! She finally fell asleep on the Mister, and slept all night until 7am. Success! She is adorable, and has a very outgoing and spunky personality! The other kiddos at home loved her instantly, and I can’t wait to see them together!