Orphanage visit

today was an emotionally trying day.... for me. Ha!  The orphanage visit, in my opinion, is key to attachment and progress. Some moms disagree but all three of my kids made major turns after the visit. It's nerve racking for mom and dad bc you're so afraid your child isn't going to want you back. Afraid that they'll prefer what they know. You dont want them to be sad or hurt again. It's tricky business.

Now I can say it went great for all three of mine. Henry was a popular Dude! All the nannies came running In to see him and hold him one last time. Olivia's nannies came in and wanted to see pictures of her. It amazes me that they can remember these children like they do. There are hundreds of orphans in this institution. It's a huge complex with many high rise buildings.

So, before the visit.... no smiles for daddy. He would NOT drink from anything. No formula no water no juice. Nothing. I bought 4 different bottles at Walmart. Nothing. Also cried every time we changed him. Every time we put him down. No babbles, a few giggles for me but not much.

He came right back to me when it was time to go. They said "go to mama"
And he reached for me. Since we left, He chugged two bottles of water. Changed diapers without a tear, Has been making sounds and babbling all afternoon. We even got a MAMA and BABA (daddy)! He's been light hearted and happy.  It's been a really good day.  We have turned a corner. That's not to say we don't have a long way to go bc we do, but we are making progress!

Your prayers are being felt! Keep them coming. Pray for my girls especially . They're still sick and Livvy is having a really hard time. She wouldnt even look at me or talk to us on face time. She's upset/jealous/sick/etc. please pray God will protect their hearts and give them confidence that we love them like crazy! Pray for my mom as she hasn't had a break from the sickly kiddos. Hoping they'll get back to school asap.

Here are some photos of our day.

Thanks again for the love ❤️!
Team Taylor