We found out today that we are baby idiots. Let me first set the story up just a bit...
We have to take some items for use by the orphanage in Russia. These items can be clothes for the kids, antibacterial lotion, surgical gloves or masks, baby vitamins, shampoo, developmental toys, etc.
We walked aimlessly around Wal-Mart trying to figure out where all these things were. Sure, some of them were easy to find, but which ones are grouped together? Which ones are in the baby section vs. the pharmacy? Which ones are with detergents or soaps? Do they group child clothes for 12 months or less, and those more than 12 months in different groups, or are they all mixed together?
So I looked at Brandon and said "we are baby idiots"! I know we'll figure all this stuff out, but if anyone could tell me what section baby vitamins are in (that is, children UNDER 2 years), let me know.
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The goings on of a couple weaving their way through the process of international adoption - starting with deciding what country is the best match for them. And much like the Olympics of your childhood, Russia and China are the favorites.
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- Brandon
- After 6 wonderful years of wedded bliss, we are increasing the size of our family by a whopping 50% by adopting a child!
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DESTINATION: CHUVASHIA, RUSSIA
Important Dates/Events
- Tue, Sep 23 - Alina's first visit to here pediatrician here in the States
- Sat, Sep 20 - Alina turns 16 months old
- Fri, Sep 19 - Fly home and ALINA BECOMES A US CITIZEN!
- Tue & Wed, Sep 16 & 17 - Register Alina with Russian Embassy
- Mon, Sep 15 - Interview at US Embassy in Moscow to get Alina's Visa
- Thu, Sep 11 - Alina gets a physical in Moscow
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Medal Standings of Countries we considered Adopting From:
- Russia (Gold Medal)
- China (Silver Medal)
- Vietnam (Bronze Medal)
- Guatemala
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
2 comments:
Actually, you probably don't need baby vitamins per-say, unless they are advised by a pediatrician due to a deficiency. This is what I have learned.
Other things I have learned are, most all things baby are in the baby CLOTHING sections at both Target and Wal-Mart. Target keeps their diapers in a separate section with the baby food (oddly between the shampoos and pet supplies, but this is only usually the case at Super Targets. Regular Target has everything together.). The baby meds, are generally found in the pharmacy in the same section as the adult meds for the same ailment. You can usually find a starter kit with a lot of the usual necessary meds like gas drops and infant Tylenol in the baby section though. Probably considering the age of your daughter, you will want to have some teething products and gum soothers on hand right away too.
I hope this is helpful. Can't wait to meet her!
There will be MANY more times that you'll feel like an idiot, so don't worry.....it goes away.
By the way, the BEST teething medicine you can use are the Hyland's teething tablets that you can find at Wal-Mart and other places. They're like $5 or $6 for a little vial, but they are GOLD. 2-3 tablets under their tongue and their pain goes away almost immediately. Don't waste time on anbesol or anything else. Do yourself a favor.....
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