So let me tell you a little about our son.......

So let me tell you about our son Nicholas, little Nicky is 16 months old and was born on April 14, 2007. He is a doll and absolute cutie!!

Nicky was very nervous and reserved when we first met him but yet very willing to spend time with us - looking back on those first few moments he seemed to just want contact with someone – was eager to be held more out of fright and uncertainty of what was happening around him. He was just looking all around, not smiling or reacting – no tears but fear was evident behind those big blue eyes. The second visit of the day we did see him opening up to us – more so just because we were showing him some attention.

The second day we opted we stay inside the baby house just so we could spend some one on one time with just the three of us rather then the distraction of going outside. He has a sweet temperament and is always looking around – gazing out at times but also very curious to what is happening around him – like if another couple’s baby is crying or moving around. He was the youngest in his group of about 10-12 little boys (who are all so so precious). Because he was the youngest he received more attention from the caregivers who clearly love him so much. The care these children receive is absolutely amazing. The baby house is very, very clean and very, very well organized and structured.

We have spent 3 days with Nicholas so far; we visit the baby house from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon then come back again 4:00 till 6:00. Sunday is a non visiting day so we go again on Monday to see the little guy.

We are here with two other couples who have also met their children, both couples have 9 month olds, one very sweet little girl and another very cute little boy. We all feel so truly blessed and are simply over the top with happiness to be here & now to finally be with our children.

The hotel we are staying at is very nice and yes it is strange to have only one English speaking channel – BBC. And we will continue with dial up which is getting easier to live with – Dennis says he will not knock our Optimum service ever again after being on dial- up here – it is slow!!! In the scheme of things this was the only issue we have had to really deal with and although we were stressing, we have put that it’s place. If this is the worse thing we have to deal with, we are OK!!!

So far everything is going great. We have a terrific translator and 2 very nice drivers and everyone has been so helpful and patient, especially with us, the new parents. The caregivers at the baby house love these kids so much and work so hard and do a fantastic job – it is so wonderful.

I do have so much more to share about our journey and the wonderful experience we are having. The true joy and love in our hearts for our son is so overwhelming I can’t even begin to describe it but I can say that all of the pain of the past is gone and the only thing that matters to us is this precious little boy who is our son!!!

And now a few more pictures

Dennis & Darlene