Changes in Three Months!

Changes in Three Months!

Three Months with Abbie

It is really pretty amazing the changes that have taken place! Abbie has grown 1.5 inches and gained 1 pound. I realize that isn't much but the change in her body composition is what is most noticeable. She has really leaned out and her posture is dramatically improved as is her balance and coordination. She can actually run now. Not very fast but considering she could barely walk when we first met her it is quite an improvement. She can sleep through the night in her room with her sisters. When we first got home she would stand outside of the door and refuse to go in. Now she loves her blanket and likes most dolls. She does need a period of time to realize they are okay, but then she plays with them and doesn't cry when she sees one. The attachment seems to be going very well and she loves kisses and hugs from all of us and misses her big brothers terribly when they go back to school. I have also been astonished at how well her language has come along. She understands everything and has been speaking in sentences for a long time already. Everyone who meets her is also impressed. We are blessed!

More Good News!

After spending three days over the last week and a half at Comer having tests done, we have nothing but good news. Well, she does need to have surgery but it should be pretty minor and we just need to do it in the next six months. Her asd has indeed closed and all of her internal organs are complete and where they should be. Hooray! The tests also show that her defect that was repaired in China was quite minor so she has an excellent prognosis for bowel and bladder control!

Some Good News

I finally talked to the pediatrician last night about Abbie's blood, urine and stool test results. For some reason there was an error in communication and she never saw them. Turns out everything is "phenomenal" as the doctor put it. This is great news since I was a little worried that wouldn't be the case. The other bit of good news is that Abbie has slept with a blanket the last two naps AND the last two bedtimes. The first time she used her blanket at night I just left it on her bed and she ended up covering herself and Pooh Bear. I had told her the night before that Pooh Bear was cold. Subtle, I know!

Certificate of Citizenship

Abbie's COC arrived in the mail so I made the trek to the social security office to apply for her number. It was basically painless and I should have it in 5 - 7 days. Now I'm just waiting on the "certificate of foreign adoption" so I can get her birth certificate.

Conquering Fears

Abbie and apparently many of the children from her orphanage hate blankets. I asked about it on the yahoo group and very few even after many years will use one. For the last two weeks after outright refusing, Abbie has been sitting on the couch with one on her lap. Yesterday she asked for one at nap

time and then shook her head no when I covered her. Today she asked again and I found her asleep with it still on her. Progress! Maybe someday she won't be terrified of dolls either!!