Thanks so much for visiting
us during our journey,
Danny, LeeAnn
and Caroli! |
Danny
and the other dad, Derek, left early this morning for the long trip to
our daughter’s city and orphanage - they aren‘t expected to return
until very late as the trip is 6 hours one way. The orphanage
director changed his mind and decided to let them visit the
orphanage. So they plan to take many pictures there and of the
city as well. Therefore, I won’t be posting any pictures today
since he has the camera.
I wanted to provide an update on Caroli. She does not cry as
often now when looking at us. I guess she realizes she’s stuck
with us. It was nice having the entire day today with her -
hopefully, some bonding took place. She does smile some now -
that is so good to see. She had no fever today - another good
thing. She is such a sweaty baby though - but her head isn’t
warm. However, her rash is no better and is causing her a great
deal of discomfort. Dr. Staat at the Univ of Cinci took a look at
the photo we emailed and responded that she didn’t think it was scabies
or the measles. She said it could be a heat rash, a viral rash or
eczema. She said to continue with the moisturizing and to give
her Benadryl for the itching.
I don’t think there was much relief today though - hopefully
tomorrow. She has a really hard time getting to sleep - the
itching seems much worse then. She is quite inconsolable and has to be
rocked to sleep (guess it’s a distraction) and then put in the crib -
otherwise, she can’t go down herself.
I cannot wait to get her home and to have a pediatrician assessment
- we need to get her on proper nutrition and see about the
developmental issues. She seems more like a 3 month old rather
than an 8 month old. In fact, we had her out at lunch yesterday
for the first time since we got her and a local asked if she was 3
months.
Her appetite is ok - she does need to drink more formula
though. But I bet she’s drinking more now than what she was
getting in the orphanage though. We are also glad that her bowel
movements have been normal and her wet diapers have increased - she’s
definitely more hydrated now than when we first got her.
I’m sure Danny will have many interesting things to report tomorrow
about his trip today. Hopefully we’ll have some improvement to
report on Caroli also. |
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