In August of 2009, we got "the call" from our adoption agency director telling us that we had been matched with a beautiful, healthy, 4-month baby girl from Vung Tau, Vietnam! After starting our homestudy 3.5 years earlier, it was hard to believe the day had come! She was cute as a button and very alert for her age. We were thrilled!!! (Unfortunately new rules in Vietnam forbid us from posting her photos under we officially adopt her).
She weighed 14 lb at 4 months and was 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height on the North American charts. So a big girl! Her detailed medical showed that she was very healthy, having only dermatitis and scabies (very common among institutionalized children in Vietnam), and developmentally on target.
Her first name in Vietnamese is Bao Thanh. We have decided to rename her Maya Bao Thanh. "Thanh" in Vietnamese means "bright" and "Bao" means "precious treasure". And indeed she is!
We were told that new procedures in Vietnam mean that, instead of waiting 3-3.5 months between referral and travel, we may wait up to 6 months before meeting our sweet girl.
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hi Carol.
ReplyDeletei did not realize that Maya's VN name was similar to Megs. Megs first name is Bao Thy - we were told by several VNese that it is one name, even though there is a space. I wonder if the same is true for Bao Thanh. Ask Loan and she will know probably :)
hope you are on your way soon.
Leslie
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world of blogging. My husband and I are also waiting to travel.
We look forward to following your journey :)
Meg
This is very exciting. I loved the pics you sent me before the holidays - Maya looks so vibrant and healthy. Looking forward to following you all on the blog.
ReplyDeleteElaine