Well fortunately it is just me awake! Everyone else is sleeping nicely and we have been since 8pm. I am laying there just thinking about Elise. It just dawned on me that I haven't compiled my list of questions for the orphanage director tomorrow. So if you wouldn't mind sending me some of your suggestions of things to ask that would be great. I know some of the obvious ones like to ask her schedule, sleeping and eating habits, etc. But what are some other questions you would ask the person who has the only history of your child's first 20 months of her life. Oh and don't forget this is the one an only time I will ever get to ask them, no pressure to ask the right ones-LOL. So please help me out here and send some suggestions. I will be writing them down right before we get her. Thanks!
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Finding place details
Finding Note?
Favorite food/treats/toys
Has she been around men?
How many kids in her group?
Sleep habits
How do you calm her down when upset?
Diet
Sippy cup/bottle
How does she go to bed? Any routine?
Was she particularly attached to one nanny?
Sorry you're up, but glad to see your post!
How and when did CQ come from her birth parents to the orphanage?
Is her birthdate actual or estimated?
Was there a note with herer?
What kind of clothes was she wearing when you found her?
What was she placed in, when the orphanage found me? (a blanket, box, other?) Color?
Who gave Chun Qi her name?
Why did you pick this lovely name for her? What kind of jade is Qi?
What type of area or community do you believe she lived in?
Did CQ always stay at the orphanage? Did she go home with anyone, ever?
Who took care of CQ?
Who liked caring for CQ the best? What was their name(s)?
How did she eat when little? Did someone have to hold me to help her eat, or was she able to eat by herself?
Whom did she share her crib with? What was her name?
What were CQ’s special skills that made her different from other children?
What made her happy? Sad?
Favorite foods?
As she got older, what was her daily routine?
Did she have any special friends? Names?
What were her favorite toys as a baby? Favorite toys now?
Do you know anyone who has recently visited the orphanage, who might have photos of her?
What word or expression do you use to describe food time? Bedtime? Bathtime? Comfort for crying? Love? Hugs? Toys?
Which food is easiest for CQ to eat?
Which food does she like the best?
Does CQ still enjoy a bottle?
We would be most honored if you would explain to Chun Qi that we want to be her parents forever?
Would you grant us permission to visit the orphanage, and see where CQ lived and slept, and maybe take pictures of her friends?
MORE/SOME DIFFERENT:
How and when did I get from my birth parents to the orphanage?
Who gave me my name?
What type of area or community did I live in?
With whom did I live? Did I go home with anyone, ever?
Who took care of me? Who liked caring for me the best? What was their name(s)?
How did I eat? Did someone have to hold me to help me eat, or was I able to eat by myself?
Whom did I share my crib with? What was her name?
What were my special skills that made me different from other children?
What made me happy? Sad?
Favorite foods?
As I got older, what was my daily routine?
Did I have any special friends? Names?
What were my favorite toys or foods?
Do you know anyone who has recently visited the orphanage, who might have photos of me?
Is my birthdate actual or estimated?
Was there a note with me?
What kind of clothes was I wearing when you found me?
What was I placed in, when the orphanage found me? (a blanket, box, other?)
Do I have any biologically-related siblings? Did my birth parents die?
Well, I think Mom to Two pretty well has you covered :) Hope you got a little bit of sleep but those labor pains must be getting pretty intense at this point. Hoping you can get a little more sleep when your mind calms down. Hugs and Kisses.
Glad that you had a safe and uneventful trip! Our continued thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Love, Frank and Betty :) :)
Has she been sick?
Has she had any medications recently?
Is there any medical history?
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