Learning About Gabrielle/Quynh

We still haven't decided what to call Gabrielle/Quynh. We may do what we did with Chloe and use both Chloe and Yao Yao with Yao Yao being the name we typically use inside the family. Chloe likes the option of using either name, so it's likely that we will do the same for both kids.

Here's what we're learning about Gabrielle Quynh:

Likes

• Being held ALL the time. She likes to spend every moment in Mommy's arms. She only walks if Mommy walks away for a minute, so she can be closer. We have read about how a lot of the kids will go to wait staff in restaurants, so their parents can have a relaxing meal. The wait staff try, but neither child will have any of that.


• She loves to play with brightly colored toys. This kid is all about books and toys. It's funny because Chloe came to us with no interest in toys. You can tell that Gabrielle has played a lot.


• Speaking of playing... She loves to play with Chloe. The only time I'm allowed to leave the room is when Chloe is close by. Gabrielle and Chloe are thrilled with one another. I can't express how proud I am of Chloe. She adored "her" baby, and is so glad that "she" adopted Gabrielle. Chris and I are the just the parents. They are the main event.


• Looking out the window. We spend a lot of time looking out the window and pointing at things.


• Just hanging out in the room and playing. She seems to be happiest when we're just relaxing and playing inside. That's when we get the smiles and giggles. We're going to take it pretty easy for the next few days to give her time to just get used to us. There's a lot to see here, but she's overwhelmed, and we want to respect her transition process.


• Rubbing heads, giving kisses, tickles, and just looking at one another. You can tell Gabrielle has experienced a lot of love because she's extremely affectionate.