Baby Hangers:
I can't help myself. It is all just so cute. I also picked out some gifts for some dear friends as well. It was a blast :)
Today I had my first real Mom freak out. It was minor and some smart women I know told me to take a deep breath and relax. They are right. We sent Peanut's growth updates to the doctor and she said that Peanut is not on the charts for weight or head circumference and that she wished there had been a little more catching up. She also said it wasn't too worrisome so far and that we will see what next months numbers look like since the stress of a new environment takes a toll. Well, I didn't really read much of her email past not on the charts and more catching up. I freaked a little which I am told is very normal and I am also told that Peanut is doing great. Gaining is good. I also have to remember that I have it on good authority that she is doing quite well at the Care Center. I am glad I am using the doctor that I am as she tells it like it is but reading that at 6am with no coffee was probably not the best of ideas.
4 comments:
Gabriel hasn't been on the charts a single day of his life. Okay, he actually JUST nudged into the charts for height. Head circumference and weight - no way, no how. He's happy and healthy for what it's worth!
Part of me hates the whole stick a child in the charts deal. Your girl is from Ethiopia, and some Ethiopians are smaller than big 'ol Americans anyway. And you know that she is growing which is the MOST important thing!
Ok, I've been NOT buying stuff because I have no idea what size my daughter will be once I get over there to bring her home. How do you know what size to buy? Are you just guessing and hoping? Keeping the tags on?
Oh, and as far as the growth charts, I've read many a blog that says their child was way smaller than they expected when they first met. It's just the way over there in ET. As long as she's growing and gaining, you can't compare her to an American infant. We are all so fat and huge and hormone laden!
I had a few of those moments with similar emails (are we using the same doc?). It's so hard when you're not there. But I can tell you those kids are very well cared for. Yes, most are smaller than we're used to. And it is a bit stunning once you actually see them, but you'll quickly get over it. (until someone makes yet another inappropriate comment, like maybe your MIL)
Right now, 9 months home, 15 months old, our son is barely on the charts. He's developing on time or early, happy as a clam, a good eater, not one medical issue. Not one.
It's a challenging and wonderful journey and there's nothing like it!
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