Our First FULL Day in Vladivostok

Yesterday, we flew in from Korea after a stay in the transit hotel, which is the best option if you must wait a few hours as there is nothing like a shower and a place to sleep after a 12 hour flight.

We arrived at the Vlad Inn where we skyped our little on back home and had a small dinner as we were utterly exhausted. It is so nice to be back. There is a lot of construction going on around the high way all the way to the airport as they construct a new airport, buildings and high way. A bumpy ride but interesting to see.

Things have changed as not often but sometimes happens. We are trying to go with the flow and stay positive. The first few moments were a bit teary but we have gotten through and are wrapping our heads around a new outcome. I will say more when I know for sure what we have decided, however I know some of you will get this right away.

I must say the doctors at UW International Medicine is SO the way to go if you ever have to have a new look over of medical documents. They responded within hours with lots of questions and answers.

Today is a day at the Education office and possibly driving to the baby home. Nothing is set in stone just yet but the office visit.

I think the arrival at the hotel was the most interesting part of our trip so far as memories flooded back to us when we looked down the hallway and could envision our little Alexei running down the halls just 1.8 years ago or thinking of all of the good times we had with Christi and Tom and our favorite families from Vlad. It was such a wonderful experience to have everyone here.

When we went into the White Rabbit again, nothing has really changed but I could see everything swoosh into my mind from what we experienced, the laughter, the nerves, the worry and seeing so many incredible people become parents for the first time or again.

Well, that is all, must get dressed to get on with the day.