For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jer 29:11)



Monday, June 8, 2009

Doctor visit today

Kayla had her first US doctor's visit today. We like the pediatrician a lot - he's pretty laid back, seems knowledgeable, and has experience working with internationally adopted children. Kayla is a remarkably healthy kid, considering her recent history. She is 20.6 pounds (80th percentile), 28 inches long (65th percentile), and her head size was 97th percentile. She does still have a respiratory infection, but nothing that some antibiotics shouldn't be able to take care of. She has an umbilical hernia, but it is minor and of no concern for now. If it doesn't heal on its own, we may have to have it surgically repaired, but that's down the road a ways. The doctor wasn't concerned at all about her not having any teeth yet. Her fine motor skills are fine (duh), but, as suspected, her gross motor skills are somewhat behind (but certainly not gross). She still has a little trouble sitting up straight and tends to be a little floppy when she is being held. But, this should improve rapidly now that she is no longer living in a crib all the time. Her bloodwork and stoolwork are underway, and we should have those results in the next week or two. God has blessed once again as Kayla has no significant health concerns!

2 comments:

Randall and Rachel Beita said...

What a blessing to finally hug and kiss this little one. As I read these post and saw the pictues I cried because I w as so happy for you all and little Kayla. God is so good.

I am so glad that all the travel went well. Many of the things you all saw are very familier to us here in costa rica like the water tanks, circles instead of lights, dogs and chikens keeping you awake and cold showers. It is such an experiance to be in another country.

Oh, I am so happy for you all. Praise God!!!

Great Googly Moogly! said...

Very blessed news. Cindy and I are so happy for you. Kayla is a beautiful little girl (we enjoyed the video) and we're happy to hear of her good health.

Jason