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The Road to Recovery
Kate appears to be on the road to recovery. She’s been on antibiotics for about 24hrs for her bronchitis. This morning she had two big “firsts” with us: her first smile and first words. I missed them, unfortunately, but Dawn gave her a “zerbert” after a diaper change, and she responded with a toothy grin! Then when she was playing, she muttered a few words to herself. It’s really fun to see her slowly open up. She and Dawn enjoyed an episode of “Signing Times” this morning, so hopefully that will help the communication process.
We got some great tips about bonding & attachment from some friends on the Bai China group for parents of Chinese-born children with albinism. Very cool to be part of a supportive community! And I’ve been reviewing a good book called “Toddler Adoption” by Mary Hopkins-Best. If you’re considering a similar path, it has some good stuff about the challenges of adopting toddlers and their unique stage: too young to receive much preparation before the transition, yet old enough to be forming their own identity. She says that “parents of adopted toddlers should be able to de-personalize rejection, understand its origin, appreciate the honesty of it, and remain steadfast in their determination to connect with the rejecting child. It may take weeks, months, or even years before their love is reciprocated.” We’re encouraged that Kate continues to progress in bonding with Dawn and opening up, slowly showing more of her personality.
She plays more actively when we’re not sitting right next to her or playing with her. But if she’s on a separate bed, we can sneak peeks at her getting into her blocks, stacking toys, books, or photo albums. She’s been sleeping really well – about 11-12 hours a night – and is eating a decent amount. I’d say apples are her favorite so far.
Kate appears to be on the road to recovery. She’s been on antibiotics for about 24hrs for her bronchitis. This morning she had two big “firsts” with us: her first smile and first words. I missed them, unfortunately, but Dawn gave her a “zerbert” after a diaper change, and she responded with a toothy grin! Then when she was playing, she muttered a few words to herself. It’s really fun to see her slowly open up. She and Dawn enjoyed an episode of “Signing Times” this morning, so hopefully that will help the communication process. 
We got some great tips about bonding & attachment from some friends on the Bai China group for parents of Chinese-born children with albinism. Very cool to be part of a supportive community! And I’ve been reviewing a good book called “Toddler Adoption” by Mary Hopkins-Best. If you’re considering a similar path, it has some good stuff about the challenges of adopting toddlers and their unique stage: too young to receive much preparation before the transition, yet old enough to be forming their own identity. She says that “parents of adopted toddlers should be able to de-personalize rejection, understand its origin, appreciate the honesty of it, and remain steadfast in their determination to connect with the rejecting child. It may take weeks, months, or even years before their love is reciprocated.” We’re encouraged that Kate continues to progress in bonding with Dawn and opening up, slowly showing more of her personality. 
She plays more actively when we’re not sitting right next to her or playing with her. But if she’s on a separate bed, we can sneak peeks at her getting into her blocks, stacking toys, books, or photo albums. She’s been sleeping really well – about 11-12 hours a night – and is eating a decent amount. I’d say apples are her favorite so far.
Dawn, I was thinking of you; try to get some catnaps in, it must be a lot to take in & you have to take care of yourself too! I found soda crackers are good overseas to help calm the stomach. You all look great in the pictures & Kate is just PRECIOUS! I'm so glad she is feeling better; I've had bronchitis (an acute bronchitis in dental hygiene school right before I took my boards!) & it was hard to get over! I slept a lot! Thanks for the pictures & thanks, Stephen, for the posts! I had lunch with Sarah yesterday & we both agree, Kate is darling! She'll warm to Sam, I know. When other kids are around, it seems like Ian has his own language with them. He loves kid his size! Lisa;-)
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