Operation Princess and the Cheeks: Delhi Day 111

So as we approach the two affectionately dubbed

Princess

and the

Cheeks'

four month birthday, we have come to the conclusion that we need to start formulating a "future" plan... whether Hayden is ready or not.

Unfortunately, a full scale medical evacuation is not in the cards, as we could order all the "cards" we want and still not come close to funding it. Which leaves us with the following options:

1. Fly Hayden home on a commercial flight with a doctor and oxygen support.
2. Take up residence in India, learn to drive on the right side of the road and fill out a job application with Rahul.
3. Call Oprah.

Unfortunately, my left side road driving is nothing to write home about which leaves me to think that my right side road driving would be downright scary. And as for Oprah? eh-- the whole surrogacy in India thing is so 6 years ago.

...which leaves us with Option Number One.

And at first glance, I have to say that it sounds pretty darn simple. Find a doctor, secure some oxygen and off we go. But like everything about our journey thusfar, it's just a little bit more complicated than appears.

The issues filling my head during the time of day which I used to refer to as "sleep time" are-- supplementation of airport oxygen during a layover in a foreign country, transport of Hayden from the arrival state to our state and admission to [what will likely have to be a pediatrics unit-- not a NICU] upon same, securing seats on a flight in August which it appears to be the month that all of India migrates to the U.S., and how to keep costs "affordable"-- and trust me, at this point in our journey, I use that word very very loosely.

Nevertheless, I am working to come up with some creative solutions-- because hey, that's what us IPs do best-- and meanwhile, soaking up my remaining days in India with the world's two most amazing children (as well as a handful of some really amazing IPs).

In the meantime, The Cheeks is hanging out on 30% oxygen and the Princess, well, she continues to hold court everywhere we go...

The Cheeks asked that I show you his latest trick in real time.

My son in a nutshell-- oxygen tube out of his nose, feeding tube tape over his mouth and diaper so disarranged, I had to do a crop and edit before posting publicly! This little guy has got such a big personality.

Hayden had a name tag on his back today. A little added security, I guess, should he come up with an exit plan of his own.

Hey Scarlett, my belly is bigger than yours!

Oh, yeah? Says who? I'm the big sister and don't you forget it.

Smile for the... painting?!? Since coming "home," Scarlett has been obsessed with the painting on the wall. She has finally started smiling, however, a majority are reserved for her favorite inanimate object. Seriously wondering how we can fit it in our bag home!