Sunday, January 20, 2008

What a flight - we are here!!

We got to our hotel last night (Taiwan time) around midnight. It was almost exactly 24 hours after we left our house to leave for the first airport. It was a grueling day. Sierra was very airsick on the first flight to LA (thankfully only a 50 minute flight AND a traveling nurse was sitting behind us and was very helpful) and she got airsick on the flight to Taiwan BUT the nurses tips really helped. When we got to LAX I had no idea we had to take a bus to get to the EVA terminal. We were late but everything was fine. Sierra was still sick but we managed to get some food into her (a turkey sandwich) and she started to feel better. At that point the thought of getting on another plane for 14.5 hours was not what she wanted so she decided we should leave her there and she would go to Disneyland and American Girl! Of course she was kidding because she is so excited about meeting Samantha but she does get really air sick.
Anyway, the LOOOOONNNNNNGGGGG flight from LA to Taipei was difficult and we are so thankful that our flight home is a bit shorter and does not involve changing planes. The biggest problems we had was there was no food that Sierra liked -NONE- (on the way back we're ordering the kids meal, which the kids behind us - one named Sierra - got much to our Sierra's discomfort!). She only eats chicken and they only had beef and pork. She ate some rice.
Our other problem was sleep - or lack of sleep. Jeremy slept beginning on the 50 minute flight to LA and then slept as soon as we got on our flight to Taiwan! Sierra finally fell aleep around midnight and I finally started to fall asleep at 3:30AM just before they woke everyone for breakfast and to get ready to land. To say I was tired would be an understatement. I tried to sleep here since we got here at bedtime (minight) but Sierra couldn't sleep and kept me up most of the night (she's having a lot of tooth pain and was still feeling sick). All things considered we're doing pretty well. Sierra's having really bad tooth pain and I'm not feeling great but hopefully by tomorrow (when we pick up Samantha!!!) we'll be feeling better.

Well, there is so much more to say but we have to get some things done and go and see Taipei. We don't have our computer so posting and emailing are very difficult. I'll update when I can.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lori,
After all this time, you are THERE IN TAIWAN!!!! I can't believe it. I'm so excited for you guys. Have a great "Gotcha Day"! Give Samantha a kiss from all of her "aunts" in the group.
Blessings,
Teresa

Anonymous said...

Wow - sounds like quite a journey. I'll say a prayer right now that Sierra's tooth will feel better and you will feel more energized. It won't be long before you meet your new daughter!

Cindy
http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com

William's Family said...

Whew! Sounds exhausting! Just think: you are now so close to your sweet baby. I can't wait to see the pics. and read the posts once they're up.

Oh - and if you see our little guy, Szu-Chuan, at SLC, please give him a big hug from his Mommy & Daddy and tell him we're on our way.

Congratulations!!!

- Judy K.
www.wonderchildherewecome.blogspot.com

Tisra said...

You're there!!!! Woooo Hooooo! Praying that you gain strength and energy and rest for the amazing days ahead. Looking forward to pictures when you're able to post!

Tisra
waiting for referral from Taiwan, FFC prog. A, on the agency list for our foourth child since 04/2007
http://lifetrain.blogspot.com

Sherry said...

Have a great time in Taiwan & I can't wait to see pictures of your special day!

Judy said...

glad to see you made it safe and sound. hope you get some rest (but i am sure you are too excited being so close to Samantha already...)
hope Sierra is feeling better.
Enjoy your pick up day!