Luda came to the hotel lobby today to complete the paperwork required for the US Embassy visit, she will drop off the papers tomorrow and get our interview scheduled for Tuesday. Apparently she will not be going with us (maybe b/c it's considered American soil and she would need a visa?), but her driver will pick us up and take us. I guess we will take the papers with us and just do what they tell us. We will take Roman's advice and will definitely take advantage of any food & shopping while we're there. We go to the Russian Consulate on Wednesday, but don't have any details yet on that. 
There isn't anything scheduled for us on Monday or Thursday-Luda drops off or picks up the papers we need and we don't have to go. We didn't have the greatest of days today. During the Dr's visit, he mentioned Gavin may be teething and that his gums were swollen (not sure how he knew that). We had noticed that Gavin has gradually become fussier and is starting to wake up from naps crying. It is also getting harder to keep him happy & content while awake. We're not sure if it's just teething, the schedule changes, or a combination of both. We're also starting to get cabin fever already. We spent most of the day in the room trying to keep him happy. 
We would like to take more adventures outside, but the problem is that everyone (from Abakan to Moscow) keeps warning us to keep him inside, keep the air off in the room, keep him bundled when outside, etc. It's in the low 50's and usually drizzling/raining outside so we feel guilty taking him out for too long. And after he woke from his 1 hour nap (shortly after the grocery store trip) he cried for an hour straight. We tried everything we could think of, passing him back and forth to hold him, feeding him, changing diapers, playing, etc. I'm thinking that Ria is right and that it's all about the schedule. Anyway, we will try to better on his schedule tomorrow and hopefully the weather gives us a break to get out for awhile.Below are some videos we promised!:
The first visit at the orphanage...this is where we learned they had been showing Gavin Victor our picture while we were gone.
On the playground at the orphanage
Shortly after court, in the Abakan hotel room...saying "papa"!
A cute moment imitating Shannon...
Every time he hears something outside, especially a dog, he says Woof, Woof ! (or "ov, ov" - in Russian).
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I LOVE the videos. He is just the sweetest little boy.
Hang in there. When you get him home and you all get back on schedule everything will be much better. The time changes have got to be getting to all of you. Only a few more days.
Thank you for posting the videos. It was well worth the wait. He does so well imitating everything. That is really great. Hopefully tomorrow will be a nice day and you can all get out for awhile.....
You might try rubbing his gums with an ice cube.
Ooooh, ice cubes are a good idea! Did you bring any teethers with you? Maybe you could get out and get one at the store???
Hang in there with Gavin's fussiness. I don't think anyone reading the blogs will be surprised to hear about it. If he is teething that will definitely do it. And like you said the time change and the different schedule will really mess him up. It messes you both up and you are adults (you are welcome to cry too if you want:)) Keep doing what you are doing because you are doing it right:)
The videos are AWESOME! Thanks for taking the time to post them. We all love it!!!
You can take or leave this suggestion but, I think I remember massaging Whitney's gums with my fingers, too. Just be sure your nails are short...maybe for Aaron to do. Oh, and be prepared if he bites down.
Love the videos. Graysen and Graham got the biggest kick out of watching them! I'll be sure to show Michael when he gets home. I agree with the ice cubes/teethers anything cold. This to will pass! You're doing great!!
You can try baby tylenol before his nap and bedtime, ice great idea. His schedule is all off. It looks like the weather forcast is going to be better. Videos give us so much insight,thanks Aaron.
Whitney says: HI! I enjoyed the videos. Mom and I will be going to get poster board this week to make signs. Love you...bye.
Yea, you know that the moms out there are saying "been there...done that....Thank God it's not me."
Question...is there a reason that everyone says Gavin needs to stay in? OR is parenting that far behind the US? Personally, as long as Gavin is bundled up for the weather is 10 min. outside really going to hurt him? It may even make his mood a little better. But enough advice from me. You do what you feel is best. My philosophy was listen to the advice and do what I thought best..not what other people told me.
The videos are awesome. It's fun to hear Gavin's voice and see his personality emerging.
Oh...and for my aunts...I'm glad grandma B got the whole rabbit thing out of her system before the grand kids came along! :b (blach)
He is just so cute! When we got Lew to Moscow-he became very fussy too!!!...we assumed it was all of the changes catching up with him (and added stimuli). We took A LOT of walks outside with him. Fresh air might really do some good...hang in there-!!!!
Hi. Sorry it is getting hard... I am sure it is a combination of everything... He probably has cabin fever too. Nick goes nutty in hotel rooms with nothing else going on. You guys have to do what you think but remember you can't "catch a cold" from the cold. If he is bundled, it could be really good for all of you. The Dr. has always told me as long as they are dressed for it, fresh air is a great thing. Hope you are getting a good sleep!!
Onto the better stuff... Love all the videos. He is so smart imitating what you are saying. He is just sooo cute in all the pics. We cannot wait to see him in person!
Shannon,
He is a doll! What an exciting time! I am thrilled for you guys!
~Stacey Anderson
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