We arrived home on November 6th, 2009 after three weeks away. We could not miss Paula more. At the airport Paula and Ian met for the first time, afterjust a few hours they were playing.
This is the story of our journey to meet our new family member Ian Marco and his adjustment once he was home.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ian's first week @ home
Llegamos el 6 de noviembre de 2009 de vuelta a Puerto Rico luego de casi tres semanas. No podiamos extranar mas a Paula. En el aeropuerto tuvimos una reunion familiar en donde Paula se encontro con su hermanos por primera vez. En tan solo horas ya los dos chicos se encontraban jugando.
We arrived home on November 6th, 2009 after three weeks away. We could not miss Paula more. At the airport Paula and Ian met for the first time, afterjust a few hours they were playing.
We arrived home on November 6th, 2009 after three weeks away. We could not miss Paula more. At the airport Paula and Ian met for the first time, afterjust a few hours they were playing.
Our Jurney to Ian!!!
Finalmente estamos de vuelta. El viaje a China para traer a casa a nuestro hijo fue una experiencia maravillosa, si la tuviera que compararcon algo la compararia con el momento en que nacio nuestra hija Paula Sofia. Muchas emociones, nervios pero sobre todo mucha alegria. Nuesto hijo Ian es perfecto para nuestra familia, Dios definitivamente puso su mano para reunirnos. En China nos encontramos con muchas familias que al igual que nosotros se encontraban adoptando, nos sorprendio ver la cantidad de familias que se han cambiado al programa de "special needs". Aqui les incluyo alguna del las fotos denuestra traveria.
Finally we are back home!! Our China trip to bring Ian home was a great experience. If I have to compare it to something, I would say only giving birth to Paula would be at the same level, there were som many emotions, nerves and hapines. Ian is perfect for our family, God definetly reunite us with our son. While in China we met a lot of families adopting children, it was surprising to see how many families had change to the special needs program due to the long wait on the regular one. I'm including some of the pictures of our journey.
Llegando al aeropuerto de Beijing. Este terminal lo construyeron para las Olimpiadas 2008.
Arriving at Beijing airport . This terminal was build for the 2008 Olympic games.
Great Wall of China. Tengo que reconocer que solo caminamos una minima parte.
Primera foto de Ian. Pueden ver su carita de asustado.
First picture of Ian
Primera foto de Ian con baba, pueden observar que lo convencimos con comida para la foto- miren su mano derecha.
First picture of Ian with baba (chinesse word for daddy). We convinced him with food.

Finally we are back home!! Our China trip to bring Ian home was a great experience. If I have to compare it to something, I would say only giving birth to Paula would be at the same level, there were som many emotions, nerves and hapines. Ian is perfect for our family, God definetly reunite us with our son. While in China we met a lot of families adopting children, it was surprising to see how many families had change to the special needs program due to the long wait on the regular one. I'm including some of the pictures of our journey.
Llegando al aeropuerto de Beijing. Este terminal lo construyeron para las Olimpiadas 2008.
Arriving at Beijing airport . This terminal was build for the 2008 Olympic games.
Completando las formas de entrada, en ese momento nos habiamos encontrado con Chris y Sharon otra familia de nuestra agencia adoptando.
Completing customs forms, the couple to the side are Chris and Sharon another family from our agency.
Primer dia de turismo en Beijing visitando el "Forbiden City"
First da of the trip- visiting "Forbiden City" -Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Bird Nest - Olympics 2008
GOTCHA DAY OCTOBER 25, 2009
Luego de esto nos fuimos para el aeropuerto para volar a la provincia en donde nos encontrariamos con Ian. La sorpresa fue que aun cuando nos habian dicho que lo veriamos al otro dia el chico estaba esperandonos en el hotel cuando lleamos a las 10:30pm.
After visiting the great wall we went directly to the airport to flight to the province (HohHot- Inner Mongolia) to meet our son. We were told we will meet him the day after we arrive but what a big surprise, he was waiting at the hotel for us when we arrived at 10:30pm.
First picture of Ian
Foto con persona del orfelinato. En ese momento nos enteramos que Ian si estaba en un foster home pero no pudimos conoer a los "foster parents"
Picture with caregiver from the orphanage. At that time we learned that Ian was in a foster home most of the time, we could not meet the foster parents.
First picture of Ian with baba (chinesse word for daddy). We convinced him with food.
Pimer bano con mama, realmente no lo disfruto y grito bastante.
First bath with mama, did not enjoy the bath.
Firmando papeles al proximo dia, fueron muchos!!!!
Signing documents the next day.
Primeras sonrisas de Ian para baba y mama.
First smiles for baba and mama.
Aqui ya esta posando como todo un profesional al tercer dia. Este dia nos fuimos a hacer turismo por Hohhot capital de Inner Mongolia.
Posing like a little artist
Museo
Parque cercano al hotel
Calles de Hohhot
Los ultimos cinco dias los pasamos en Guanghzou al sur de China en donde nos encontramos nuevamente con el grupode nuestra agencia ya con sus hijas (os) y con muchas familias mas.
The last five days we stayed ion Guanghzou in the south of China were we completed all the required paperwork witht he US Consulate.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
First Day in Michigan...
Hoy fue nuestro primer dia de vuelta a Michigan. Pudimos completar todas las transaciones pendientes y reunirnos con la agencia para asegurarnos que todos los documentos estaban listos para nuestra partida a China. Muchas Gracias Mary Zoet por tu ayuda.
Today was our first day back in Michigan. We were able to complete everything. We met with the adoption Agency to make sure we have everything we need for China. Thanks Mary Zoet for your time.
With Mary Zoet. Thanks for all your help!
Friday, October 16, 2009
We are ready now.... only 5 days to depart....
Hoy fue mi ultimo dia de trabajo... Todo parece pasar tan rapido. Ya tenemos pasajes, estadias,carro itinerarios, guias... todo lo relacionado al viaje confirmado... Solo falta que organizemos lo que falta de nuestras maletas y listo....
Aqui esta un resumen del itinerario:
10/19/09 Partimos para Michigan
10/22/09 Partimos para China
10/23/09 Llegamos a China
10/25/09 Partimos a la provincia de Inner Mongolia para conocer a Ian Marco
10/29/09 Regresamos a Beijing para hacer Turismo- La Gran Muralla China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09 Partimos para Guanghzou a oficializar tramites de adopcion en la embajada
11/02/09 Cita en la embajada
11/05/09 Regresamos a E.U.
11/06/09 Llegamos de vuelta a PR!!!
Today was my last day at work. everything seems to be happening so fast. We already have air tickets, hotels reservations, rental car, guides, tineraries, etc... We only need to complete the packing and we'll be all set. Below is the itinerary for our trip:
10/19/09 Depart to Michigan
10/22/09 Depart to China
10/23/09 Arrive in China
10/25/09 Depart to NeiMenggu Providence in Inner Mongolia to meet our son, Ian Marco.
10/29/09 Return to Beijing - The Great Wall of China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09 Depart to Guanghzou to complete adoption process at US Embassy.
11/02/09 Embassy Appointment
11/05/09 Return to US
11/06/09 Return to PR!!!
Aqui esta un resumen del itinerario:
10/19/09 Partimos para Michigan
10/22/09 Partimos para China
10/23/09 Llegamos a China
10/25/09 Partimos a la provincia de Inner Mongolia para conocer a Ian Marco
10/29/09 Regresamos a Beijing para hacer Turismo- La Gran Muralla China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09 Partimos para Guanghzou a oficializar tramites de adopcion en la embajada
11/02/09 Cita en la embajada
11/05/09 Regresamos a E.U.
11/06/09 Llegamos de vuelta a PR!!!
Today was my last day at work. everything seems to be happening so fast. We already have air tickets, hotels reservations, rental car, guides, tineraries, etc... We only need to complete the packing and we'll be all set. Below is the itinerary for our trip:
10/19/09 Depart to Michigan
10/22/09 Depart to China
10/23/09 Arrive in China
10/25/09 Depart to NeiMenggu Providence in Inner Mongolia to meet our son, Ian Marco.
10/29/09 Return to Beijing - The Great Wall of China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09 Depart to Guanghzou to complete adoption process at US Embassy.
11/02/09 Embassy Appointment
11/05/09 Return to US
11/06/09 Return to PR!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tenemos Autorizacion de Viaje....
Hoy recibimos nuestra autorizacion de viaje. Cuando hablamos con Mary Zoet, contacto en la agencia, nos dijo que podiamos salir para China el 22 de octubre ( en solo una semana...) Tenemos tanto por hacer y coordinar en tan poco tiempo... estamos super emocionados de tan solo pensar que en 10 dias podremos tener a Ian con nosotros.
Today was a great day, we received a call from Mary Zoet (our agencyu contact) to let us know the TA arrived. She also confirmed we can depart to China on the 22nd (only a week from today). There is so much we have to do.... we are super excited in only 10 days we will meet our son...
Today was a great day, we received a call from Mary Zoet (our agencyu contact) to let us know the TA arrived. She also confirmed we can depart to China on the 22nd (only a week from today). There is so much we have to do.... we are super excited in only 10 days we will meet our son...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Baby Shower @ Home
El pasado sabado nuestra familia nos organizo un Baby Shower para la proxima lklegada de Ian Marco. Las organizadoras fueron Natasha y Mami. Gracias a todos por sus hermosos regalos y sobre todo por compartir con nosotros este hermoso momento.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Updates from China...
El pasado lunes recibimos buenas noticias del orfelinato donde se encuentra nuestro hijo nos enviaron informacion actualizada... Aqui le incluimos la informacion....
Last Monday was a good day, we got an email with updated information on Ian Marco.... enjoy!
Wu Li Yue: born on 11/27/07
lip repaired on 7/2/07; palate has not been repaired.
he gets up at 7:00am
naps at 11:00am and 1:00pm for one hour; he goes to bed at 10:00pm
He looks for potty during the day and needs to have diaper at night. he has bowel movement once daily.
Diet:
He is mainly on soft food, i.e. noodles and congee; minced pork rice soup; vegie soup.
he gets one bottle of milk in the morning
breakfast at 8:00am, milk, break, crackers and egg
10:00am: snack time banana; sausage; eggs, and yurget
12:00: lunch: noodles, eggs, congee;
4:00pm: snacks
6:00pm: dinner, similar like lunch
He is in excellent health. He weights 12.5kg; height: 86cm; headsize: 49cm; chest size: 52cm; foot length: 13cm
teeth: 8 on top; 6 bottom
he walks and runs well. he laughs a lot. he is a good helper. He waves to say goodbye and clap hands to welcome people. He can say, Grandpa, grandma, auntie, etc. he is very smart and charming. he is an adorable child.
Last Monday was a good day, we got an email with updated information on Ian Marco.... enjoy!
Wu Li Yue: born on 11/27/07
lip repaired on 7/2/07; palate has not been repaired.
he gets up at 7:00am
naps at 11:00am and 1:00pm for one hour; he goes to bed at 10:00pm
He looks for potty during the day and needs to have diaper at night. he has bowel movement once daily.
Diet:
He is mainly on soft food, i.e. noodles and congee; minced pork rice soup; vegie soup.
he gets one bottle of milk in the morning
breakfast at 8:00am, milk, break, crackers and egg
10:00am: snack time banana; sausage; eggs, and yurget
12:00: lunch: noodles, eggs, congee;
4:00pm: snacks
6:00pm: dinner, similar like lunch
He is in excellent health. He weights 12.5kg; height: 86cm; headsize: 49cm; chest size: 52cm; foot length: 13cm
teeth: 8 on top; 6 bottom
he walks and runs well. he laughs a lot. he is a good helper. He waves to say goodbye and clap hands to welcome people. He can say, Grandpa, grandma, auntie, etc. he is very smart and charming. he is an adorable child.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Stryker Baby Shower.... surprise.
Fotos de nuestro Baby Shower sorpresa por parte de nuestros queridos companeros de Stryker.... Realmente fue una agradable sorpresa.... Muchas Gracias a todos.
Pictures from our Baby Shower at Stryker. It was a great surprise. Thanks to all our Stryker friends.
Pictures from our Baby Shower at Stryker. It was a great surprise. Thanks to all our Stryker friends.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Care Packages to Ian Marco
Este es el segundo paquete que le enviamos a nuestro chico. Debe recibirlo en los proximos dias. Estamos esperando que nos puedan conseguir informacion actualizada para poder saber que ropa y zapatos llevarle.....
This is the second care package we sent to Ian, he should receive it in the next few days. We are hoping they can get us updated information on him. Not sure what to pack yet.....
This is the second care package we sent to Ian, he should receive it in the next few days. We are hoping they can get us updated information on him. Not sure what to pack yet.....
El primer paquete lo enviamos en Mayo, en ese incluimos fotos de la familia para que fuera familiarizando con nosotros...
We sent the first package back in May, at that time we included a mini album with family pictures hoping that would help him remember the faces of his new family.
Ian's Room is Ready
Aqui estan las fotos del cuarto de nuestro esperado hijo.. El tema si no se han dado cuenta es Thomas the Tank Engine. Gian Carlo fue el encargado de la decoracion y yo fui la encargada de las compras...
Here are some pictures of our son's room. The theme we selected is Thomas the Tank Engine, Giancarlo was in charge of all the decoration and I was in charge of all the shoping....strange, ahh...
No podia faltar su ropita....
Monday, September 14, 2009
Resumen del los ultimo 12 meses
En los pasados 12 meses la vida de nuestra familia ha estado llena de cambios y aventuras. Para comenzar nos relocalizamos a Puerto Rico de vuelta, Paula (nuestra hija de 6Y ahora) comenzo en una nueva escuela, cambiamos nuestra adopcion al programa de SWC (Special Waiting Children), recibimos el referido de nuestro futuro hijo Ian Marco y al dia de hoy Septiembre 14, 2009 estamos a pocas semanas de encontrarnos con el para siempre....
In the past 12 months our lives has been full of changes and adventures. For starters we moved back to Puerto Rico, our daughter Paula started in a new school, we changed our adoption petition to the SWC (Special Waiting Children Program), we got a referal for our future son Ian Marco and after a long wait we received adoption confirmation (LOA). We are hopiong to travel in the next 5 to 6 weeks to meet our son forever....
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