Internet!

We finally have internet, so over the next couple days I will update you all on everything that has happened so far. The kids are great, but there are only fifteen right now, as four are in the hospital (Ema, Alina, Maria, and Lea-Celine). I am volunteering in the non-mobile room, and we have six kids right now (Paula, Andreea, Cristi, Gabriela, Marius, 'Little' Andreea).

Travel Day

I will be flying out tonight at 8:30, stopping over in London, and then getting to Bucharest Saturday a little before 3:00 PM, then it's a five hour ride to Tutova. I was finally able to fit my stuff, and all the donations, into a manageable amount of bags, which was a relief. We will be taking the train from Bucharest to Barlad this time (then cars to Tutova), so it was important that I not have lots of big bags. I ended up packing in my frame pack and a large tote bag because I figured it would be easier to carry the bulk of the weight on my back on the train. Next time I update this I will be in Tutova! La revedere!

Donations for Tutova Clinic

Donations include a dozen sleepers (some donated by Carter's baby clothes store), about two dozen Fuzzi Bunz diapers (donated by Fuzzi Bunz), baby hats (donated by White Mountain School faculty), and a neck pillow (donated by Terri McCarter). Terri is a past volunteer who sent me the diapers, pillow, and a onesie to bring to the clinic when I go. The Fuzzi Bunz diapers are fleece inside, and look like they will be much more comfortable for the babies than the old cloth diapers. Thanks everyone for your donations!

Four More Days

I got home from boarding school yesterday, and now have a couple days to pack before I leave for Romania. I found out today that we will be staying at the new hotel in Tutova instead of in Barlad. I think that this will be a good change, because it is much closer, and will provide more opportunities to visit the children at night and on weekends. Unfortunately we will no longer be across the street from the Plus grocery store, but I am bringing lots of snacks! Here is a picture of the new hotel, it looks nice.

Get to Know the Tutova Babies

Alexandru

Alexandru has gone home to his family!

Spring 2009

I will be traveling back to Tutova this Spring! I will be going for six weeks this time as part of a senior project from my school. I will be there from February 28st-April 11th. It has been great to get updates and see new pictures of the children, and there have been a lot of changes at the clinic since August. I am very excited to get back and work with the children, new and old, and see the new building. I will be updating my blog daily while I am there!