Allie, Jenna and I are sore in both arms - some bruising, some swelling, and even a little local heat in the areas of 5 different injections for 9 diseases - count 'em: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Pertussis, Diptheria, Polio, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
Yesterday, we attempted to get Emmi her vaccinations, but were interrupted in the exam room by tornado sirens. We were escorted to the clinic's "safe room" (which didn't feel very safe). I phoned Donna in our neighborhood to see what was going on, and since we were only about 8 minutes away from home, we decided to make a run for it. I drove 60 mph on Ward Road to get home before the tornado would hit, to find poor Jenna huddled alone in the basement with the bird. She was glad to see us (Jenna - don't know about the bird)! The tornado didn't touch down, and we're all fine, but back to the doc this morning to try again for vaccs for Em. She only had to get 2 shots for Hep A & B, since she was more recently vaccinated.
We're debating malaria prophy, although most China adoption travelers don't take it. CDC recommends it if you're going to rural areas though, and we're hoping to take a river cruise on the Yangtse with overnights at some small-ish villages. Hm.
I'm printing out lists and lists of things to do and buy and pack - all that note-taking is paying off now.
Also, our kitchen remodel is almost complete. No more big projects until we bring MeiLi home! Oh, except to restore the playground and rebuild the swingset out back. Who knew we'd need the swingset again?!?
Next weekend is our nephew's wedding in Wisconsin Dells. We're looking forward to seeing everyone in Doug's family. We're hoping to find our Travel Approval when we get back home!
2 comments:
Exciting, exciting days. Ouch on all the shots. I am looking forward to seeing your kitchen remodel-we have to do ours still.
That's great that you get to get away for the wedding, and that would be wonderful mail to have awaiting. Grace to you as you do all of these details!!!
Seriously, Wisconsin Dells? You'll have to visit Jordan lake. By the way, we're going "up north" with the family in a few weeks and the kids want to make sure they have enough "rooms" for their families. I told them how we all vacationed in a two bedroom house with 7 people and thought we were in luxury!!
Post a Comment