Medical Exam

Today was another great day of making memories.  After breakfast, our official business for the day was having her medical exam completed which is one of the requirements to finalize the U.S. portion of the adoption.  Our guide, Kelly, took us to the Guangdong International Travel Healthcare Center.  First, Lixia had her photo taken for her Visa.  Then we went upstairs to the medical clinic where she made friends with everyone.  The measured her height and weight, checked her eyes and ears, drew blood for her TB test, and did basic medical exam.  Similarly to when she visited the U.S., she did not cry when they drew her blood.  She has had a nasty, deep cough the last couple of days that we have been treating with over the counter meds.  She was also a little lethargic this morning and has been running a fever on and off.  Despite not feeling 100%, she has continued to be her happy and pleasant self.  They prescribed an antibiotic because her throat was red and inflamed.  She has had one dose so far and it seems to be helping.

We ventured out for lunch and went to the Noodle House near our hotel.  Of course, she selected a picture with noodles and shrimp.  She ate the best we have seen so far.  We stopped by the playground to burn off some energy.  When housekeeping came to clean our room, she watched intently and brought her one of the trashcans.  She seemed concerned that they were removing the linens from our bed.  She kept putting her hands on her hips and looking at me like "aren't you going to do something?!"  We have also noticed she is highly organized.  Always wanting to put back what she has been playing with and straightening and organizing the shoes by the door.  

This evening our hotel hosted a reception with food and live music for all adoptive families.  Lixia really seemed to enjoy the music.  She "sang" along, danced, and bobbed her head to the music all night long.  A few of the kids took turns getting pulled up on stage, and I could see she desperately wanted to be up there.  We had to move closer and she eventually got her chance.  I'm sure this was a highlight for her, but she did get a little shy once she was up on stage.  She made some new friends and even shared some food with one of the little girls.  It was great to mingle with other families although we see most everyone at breakfast.  It was a great event and afterwards she thought we needed to eat again:)

Picture for her Visa

Playing with a nurse in the waiting room

Eye exam

Height and weight

Helping the doctor with her paperwork

Blood draw for TB test

Yummy noodles

She pulled up the stool to watch the housekeeper

Happy friends

Singing on stage with the band

Fun times with friends

Continuing to play on the stage after the band finished

She found the spotlight so she could have her picture taken