Sunday, September 16, 2012

No-Go

So the whole "we're becoming parents in an hour!" bit was, well, a load of hooey.  Turns out, there's a bit of a situation here, where students are protesting in the streets in front of government buildings--ie, in front of our hotel.  Soooo, we were told to stay in our rooms as a "big parade was going by" (hmmm) and we will try to become parents tomorrow, or the next day. 
We are perfectly safe, just incredibly disappointed by the day's events.  We were totally ready, had everything set out as best we could, and got to call literally as we were walking out the door to meet our son.  And, looking out into the streets, there really isn't any way it could have happened.  So, we try again tomorrow.
We stayed in, watched HBO movies, ate some pretty darned good room service, and went to bed.
Sigh.

9 comments:

  1. oh no! i'm so sorry guys!!!! i've been watching the china time, counting down the minutes. i can't imagine the emotional roller coaster you guys must be on. keeping my fingers-crossed that all goes well tomorrow!!!! xoxo

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  2. Oh my gosh. Sooooo close. Can't imagine the emotions you are feeling. I have everything crossed and sending prayers and positive thoughts your way that today is the day! (I think it's already Monday there....)

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  3. Well, that's just cruel! I'm so sorry this happened - you must be so disappointed. Hang in there...

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  4. ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that is me roaring in frustration, you may have heard it in China) Amy xxx

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  5. Damn them students!!! Thank you for keeping us posted. Soon, very soon. I guess patience is truly a virtue. Looking forward to pictures. We love you and keep your chin up. Can't wait til you are all home. Love, Dave Sugar & Nicholas xoxoxoxo

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  6. That really stinks. I hope the situation is resolved soon. In the meantime I hope there are enough good movies to keep you distracted.

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  7. That is beyond cruel. I am so so sorry. I cannot even imagine that kind of letdown...I am so hoping this is resolved pronto, but in the meantime, hooray for good room service!

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  8. Oh man, does that STINK!! Sorry. Completely different situations, but on our first adoption, we had to wait an extra day, too. Talk about frustrating and NERVE-WRACKING! UGH. Can't wait to see those pictures tomorrow though :) Best wishes!

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  9. Oh Molly, molly, molly, how AWFUL! So sorry to read this - gutted for you. .

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