We are home and have survived our first week back!
We left Beijing and had a 14 hour plane ride to Chicago that was followed up with a stop in Nashville and then onto Austin. Needless to say, it was exhausting! Lucy was a champ. I was worried that it would be a nightmare flying with a child who was 18 months old but she held out and did not let me see her inner demon until we were 20 minutes from Austin. This was when she let loose and bared all!
We spent the week hanging out with cousins and just getting acclimated to her new environment. On Friday, we went to the adoption clinic to have a thorough analysis as to where she is health wise and where we need to be. I am so grateful to have Gram Pam in town because I am suppose to get poop specimen from Lucy for the next 3 days and Gram Pam has been kind enough to relieve me of that duty!
We are setting a few appts with Occupational Therapists and Neurologist. Lucy is not walking at this time and we are 99% sure it is lack of development due to under use but we want to make sure there are not any underlining reasons.
Lucy loves her furry sister. She has learned to smack her lips when I say "kisses" to Jazzmine. Jazzmine then proceeds to lick her face. I am not sure if Jazzmine is equally as fond of Lucy but she does enjoy the extra food she is now getting due to Lucy's need to feed herself. ( Independent!)
Overall, things are going really well! We have a few more doctor appts this week but mostly we are just getting into the groove of things. I will try to update you every week on Lucy's progress.
We left Beijing and had a 14 hour plane ride to Chicago that was followed up with a stop in Nashville and then onto Austin. Needless to say, it was exhausting! Lucy was a champ. I was worried that it would be a nightmare flying with a child who was 18 months old but she held out and did not let me see her inner demon until we were 20 minutes from Austin. This was when she let loose and bared all!
We spent the week hanging out with cousins and just getting acclimated to her new environment. On Friday, we went to the adoption clinic to have a thorough analysis as to where she is health wise and where we need to be. I am so grateful to have Gram Pam in town because I am suppose to get poop specimen from Lucy for the next 3 days and Gram Pam has been kind enough to relieve me of that duty!
We are setting a few appts with Occupational Therapists and Neurologist. Lucy is not walking at this time and we are 99% sure it is lack of development due to under use but we want to make sure there are not any underlining reasons.
Lucy loves her furry sister. She has learned to smack her lips when I say "kisses" to Jazzmine. Jazzmine then proceeds to lick her face. I am not sure if Jazzmine is equally as fond of Lucy but she does enjoy the extra food she is now getting due to Lucy's need to feed herself. ( Independent!)
Overall, things are going really well! We have a few more doctor appts this week but mostly we are just getting into the groove of things. I will try to update you every week on Lucy's progress.
So glad to hear the update. Sounds like Lucy is finding her way just fine.:o) I am glad you are getting Lucy all checked out as it will be a relief to you when it is all said and done. I am glad Aunt Pammie is staying with you. I know how nice it is to have my mom close. Let me know how things are going.
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Lish
She is getting so big! She is loving her, mama, jazzmine and GramPam!!
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