China Day 9: Medical Exam

This morning we went to get Hannah's medical examination done.  This is mandatory for the visa application, so all adoptive families have to bring their child to the clinic for an exam.  We thought this would be very hard for Hannah, as she was hospitalized when she was only 13 months old, so probably doesn't have a great memory of doctors.  But she did amazing and cooperated with the nurses and doctors at all three stations.  She had to get a TB test done since she'll turn two before our consulate appointment, so we'll have to go back on Monday and check the results of the TB test.  It was really interesting to see all of the other kids and their parents at the medical exam.  The other kids were happy to be held by their parents, but our girl spent the whole time running from room to room in the examination area and trying to play with adults and kids alike.  She is such an active girl!  We feel so blessed to have such a healthy child, and she is doing better with us every day.

I think I forgot to mention in the previous posts that we have Hannah's passport.  We applied for on Tuesday, and we actually got it already on Wednesday!  It was incredibly fast!  So the next step is to apply for her visa.  So our current prayer requests are for a negative TB test and quick processing of the visa so we can leave on time next Friday.   

Another neat tidbit is that the foster family and/or orphanage must have played the lullaby CD we had sent for Hannah.  We turned it on the other night when she was crying before bed, and she stopped crying instantly.  As soon as we play the CD, she settles down right away!  We're so thankful that they played this for her, as it's really helping her to fall asleep, which is typically the hardest part of the day for her.

Picture Captions:
First taste of ice cream (she wasn't so sure!)
Beautiful Shamian Island
Medical Check