We've had Leila just a little over a month now. The strides she's made have just been amazing.
I started her on baby food after we got back to the states. For a while there, I was ready to give up. I thought about just continuing with only the bottle until after her surgery and then trying again. It seemed like with what came out her nose, there couldn't be anything going down at all. About the time, I was ready to give quit - she started getting better. It's not good, but it's much better than it was. She's getting better at eating, and I've learned that thicker food works better. She still spits up, but not as much as before.
Developmentally, she's growing by leaps and bounds. When we first got her - she couldn't really sit up. Now, not only does she sit up - she's pulling herself up and standing by herself.
She still sleeps great. (That's such a blessing.) She usually sleeps 11-12 hrs at night, and then takes at least one, sometimes 2 naps a day. I know that's from being in the crib so much at the orphanage. (Hey, there's a silver lining to everything.)
I have her 1st doctor's appt scheduled for Nov 6 - not too long after her 1st birthday, which is the 29th. She'll check her out and then send her on to the specialist, who will then determine when and where she'll have her 1st surgery.
These are the 'welcome home' pictures we had taken.
Hey! I can't view your "Welcome Home" pics... is it just me, or did they not post? Anyhow, it's good to hear Leila is doing so well and eating thicker food! We will be praying for her doctors appointment next month! Happy Birthday Leila a few days early! How is the rest of the family? Kaitlyn is doing well in school and her English is amazing. She has started to talk about her foster mother... sadly, let's just say, it explains a lot of the behaviors we experienced in China! Take Care!
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