April 16, 2010

Well another wonderful day getting to know our son, this time last week I was so excited about getting Oliver but a little afraid to be going alone. This has turned out to be the best thing for us both being here alone has been so easy. We are staying on the 4th floor apartment and yes getting out can be a little tough, but today we took an hour walk in the ergo carrier. It was very mild today so I was already hot then I thought about the long climb up the 4 flights of stairs but we made it. As I was walking up holding the keys they fell, well let me tell you bending while wearing the carrier is not easy, at least they only fell on the stair not down a grate.

Oliver continues to amaze me everyday; he seems to have an old soul, each morning as he wakes up he talks a little to himself. Well this morning he was singing so loudly that he did not hear me come in. I called Ollie, Ollie, well he turned around and was so happy to see me he gave me a look as if to say hey you are still here and I am glad. He was always a very cuddly baby but as the days pass you can really see how much he really wants to be loved. I know the last 10 months have had a major impact on his short life but he is so open to being loved, don't get me wrong we will still have issues, but we are hoping this is not one of them.

As I am feeding him his bottle he gazes into my eyes and just smiles; is this the same baby who could not give eye contact a few short months ago? He is so easy to love. Being here alone has been really good for the bonding because I am the only one to do things for him which is good; he is also a very easy baby.

Today we had our Embassy appointment.  I was a little scared, we met two other adoptive parents both with little boys the same age as Oliver both much smaller also. The 1st lady was called only to find out she did not have the correct power of attorney, her husband is in the US so now she cannot leave as planned on Sunday, she must wait for her husband to sign something Fed x it here if the planes are flying then go back to the embassy. So, by this point I am thinking oh no please let me be OK he then calls Dominic, Amanda and Oliver, I look at Tatyana she says we are OK I think. I step up to the window and the guy says everything is in order we will have you on your way in 5 mins. So, what I guess I am trying to say is to have excellent in country staff is a must. WHAL has this and more. This whole week has gone so smoothly and without Tatyana it would not have. Thank you.

Afterwards we went to book Olies lap seat we are leaving in the early hours of Sunday morning arriving home after lunch on Sunday. We are hoping the skies over Europe have cleared so we are able to fly from Germany to NY. I am so happy to have completed Oliver’s adoption as we travel home to start our life as the Vigale family of 4. Isabel skyped us today and was so happy to see Ollie she is going to be a wonderful big sister that's for sure.

As I watch Ollie sleep I wonder how he will handle another change; he is so comfortable here and now we make another move, but the last one. I hope he is not to stressed with this doing really nothing here has been wonderful for him when we get home it is not as easy to keep his world small but I will try as best I can.

Thank you to everybody for all the love and support you have given us. I hope I too can help someone going through the process. No, it is not easy, yes there are many bumps turns, twists, highs and lows, but as I watch our son sleep it is all worth it. And yes if I was younger would I do it again, you bet in a heart beat. So if you are someone thinking of adopting, I don't have all the answers, but keep your eyes on the prize. The most important part of this whole journey you forever child!!!!!

I promise to post pictures when we return sorry, see you all soon!!!

The Vigale Family

Adoption Journey to Kazakhstan

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