We have finally decided on an apartment in Shanghai! Rich toured at least a dozen different properties in a variety of neighborhoods many different weekends. He took lots of pictures to share with me and we spent a lot of time trying to weigh the pro's and con's of various buildings and neighborhoods.
The result: Tomson Riviera
The apartment we will be renting is approximately 4000 sq. ft., has 3 bedrooms plus an office, a great master bed/bath and separate Ayi (the hired help) quarters. The property features some wonderful amenities and is very close to Rich's office. It is not in the trendiest of neighborhoods, but we decided that space and proximity to the office are more important to us now that we will be spending more time at home with Angela.
Hopefully the lease will be signed soon so that this is official. Rich will move in June 14 and our shipment from NY should arrive sometime that week. We are still working on passports, visas and flights for me and Ang but we will likely be moving the 2nd week of July.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Happy Baby
Angela has started smiling more and more. This is likely just gas but it really makes my day to see. We finally got a picture of it...
Monday, April 13, 2009
happy easter
Ang and I spent the day relaxing at home on the couch after a night of almost no sleep. I think she has been having some reflux and gas issues which we will talk to the pediatrician about this week at her 1 month check-up. She does seem to be feeling much better today. The spitting up has stopped and she slept in her crib for 45 minutes this morning!! I can't believe my baby is 4 weeks old today!
Some good Easter fun...
Some good Easter fun...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Some sad farewell's
Today was another big day for us. Rich packed up once again last night and is now on his way back to Shanghai. He will be back in NY in about five weeks to help pack up the apartment and drive Angela and I down to NC (we are counting down the days until he is back here with us). It was definitely no fun saying good bye this morning and we are going to miss having him at home with us. It was really wonderful that he was able to spend so much time at home during the month of March. We will be sending him lots of Angela pictures and will be talking to him on skype every day while he is away.
We also packed Chloe up with all of her gear this morning and sent her with Dziadziu (grampa in polish) to live with Aunti Katie in NC. It was sad sending Chloe away early (we had planned for her to drive down with us in May), but she was not adjusting well to having a baby in the house and I was a little too nervous having to constantly keep an eye on her.
Now its just me, Angela and Grammy here for the week. It seems pretty quiet after all of the company we have had the past few weeks. Grammy has been a huge help with keeping the house in order, changing dirty diapers, and keeping me fed! We will definitely miss her when she leaves next week!!
We also packed Chloe up with all of her gear this morning and sent her with Dziadziu (grampa in polish) to live with Aunti Katie in NC. It was sad sending Chloe away early (we had planned for her to drive down with us in May), but she was not adjusting well to having a baby in the house and I was a little too nervous having to constantly keep an eye on her.
Now its just me, Angela and Grammy here for the week. It seems pretty quiet after all of the company we have had the past few weeks. Grammy has been a huge help with keeping the house in order, changing dirty diapers, and keeping me fed! We will definitely miss her when she leaves next week!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Newborn Photo Success
Thursday March 26, 2009
Today was a very BIG outing for us. We got prettied up and headed to the photographer for some newborn photo's. Mom and dad were pretty hesitant about how this was going to go as we spent the prior day being very fussy. Well, we arrived at the studio a little early for our appointment and luckily slept through the waiting time. When it came our turn we woke up a little cranky, but the photographer was pretty good and actually got some shots where I'm not screaming my head off.
We have lots of copies of these pictures in many sizes and will be sending them out to grandparents, great grandparents and aunts and uncles soon. If you want to order any yourself, please let us know and we can send you the high resolution jpgs!
Today was a very BIG outing for us. We got prettied up and headed to the photographer for some newborn photo's. Mom and dad were pretty hesitant about how this was going to go as we spent the prior day being very fussy. Well, we arrived at the studio a little early for our appointment and luckily slept through the waiting time. When it came our turn we woke up a little cranky, but the photographer was pretty good and actually got some shots where I'm not screaming my head off.
We have lots of copies of these pictures in many sizes and will be sending them out to grandparents, great grandparents and aunts and uncles soon. If you want to order any yourself, please let us know and we can send you the high resolution jpgs!
Back to the pediatrician
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Today we went for another follow up appointment with our pediatrician. This was just a standard weight check. I am realizing quickly how difficult it is to get around with a newborn. We woke up a little on the late side after a rough night of sleep and I only had two hours to get both myself and Angela ready for the outing. Dad was there to help but had to stay home and wait for a company to come assess our apartment for the big move. Luckily, the office is right across the street so we don't have to plan much travel time!! We made it out of the house and to the office right on time. The scale showed that our breastfeeding efforts are paying off. Angela was born at 7lb 9oz, had dropped to 7lb by the time we came home, and was back up to 7lb 7oz at our appointment!
Today we went for another follow up appointment with our pediatrician. This was just a standard weight check. I am realizing quickly how difficult it is to get around with a newborn. We woke up a little on the late side after a rough night of sleep and I only had two hours to get both myself and Angela ready for the outing. Dad was there to help but had to stay home and wait for a company to come assess our apartment for the big move. Luckily, the office is right across the street so we don't have to plan much travel time!! We made it out of the house and to the office right on time. The scale showed that our breastfeeding efforts are paying off. Angela was born at 7lb 9oz, had dropped to 7lb by the time we came home, and was back up to 7lb 7oz at our appointment!
angbozz lookin' pretty cute for her appt - hanging out in the waiting room
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