Everyday I am amazed at the families around me in the adoption world. I could tell you countless stories of families who have stepped out, relying only on their faith in God, to bring home a child or children. Sometimes, the children can have some really scary medical diagnoses.
This is my Friends Brooke's story about bringing home a darling boy with what could be a scary diagnoses.
Ben's story: We committed to him in may, 2013, he was about 10 pounds and 14 months old. His records indicated he had a potential heart condition, and he had abdominal surgery shortly after birth. We asked in Sept if he could roll over, made eye contact, reached , played with toys, had a favorite lovie, liked to be held, could sit up. No, was the answer to all the questions except rolling over, that was a recent change. At that point he weighted about 11 pounds, the size of a 3 month old. Maybe. Did we want our doctor to review the update? Nope, he is our son. Sometime between Mar and May the orphanage started feeding him more. Instead of 2 oz 4 times a day, they were now giving him 4 oz 4 times a day. That amount is still only 1/2 of what he needed to grow. He received nothing but formula until we got him when he was almost 19 mos old. If the reports are to be believed, he gained 1/2 pound between Mar and May, but lost that 1/2 pound by Sept. He was 11 pounds when we got him, and wore size 3-6 mos clothes at 19 mos old.
Today we have had him for 12 weeks. We started doubling his feedings while in China , giving him 34-38 oz a day of formula, plus we started feeding him pureed food.
By the time we had him at his medical appointment in China, he had gained a pound. He was more alert and playful . He had pneumonia when we got him, and was teething. In 12 weeks he has gained 6 pounds is wearing size 6-9 mos, some things bigger even. and the best news is he has a healthy heart!!!
This is my Friends Brooke's story about bringing home a darling boy with what could be a scary diagnoses.
Ben's story: We committed to him in may, 2013, he was about 10 pounds and 14 months old. His records indicated he had a potential heart condition, and he had abdominal surgery shortly after birth. We asked in Sept if he could roll over, made eye contact, reached , played with toys, had a favorite lovie, liked to be held, could sit up. No, was the answer to all the questions except rolling over, that was a recent change. At that point he weighted about 11 pounds, the size of a 3 month old. Maybe. Did we want our doctor to review the update? Nope, he is our son. Sometime between Mar and May the orphanage started feeding him more. Instead of 2 oz 4 times a day, they were now giving him 4 oz 4 times a day. That amount is still only 1/2 of what he needed to grow. He received nothing but formula until we got him when he was almost 19 mos old. If the reports are to be believed, he gained 1/2 pound between Mar and May, but lost that 1/2 pound by Sept. He was 11 pounds when we got him, and wore size 3-6 mos clothes at 19 mos old.
Today we have had him for 12 weeks. We started doubling his feedings while in China , giving him 34-38 oz a day of formula, plus we started feeding him pureed food.
By the time we had him at his medical appointment in China, he had gained a pound. He was more alert and playful . He had pneumonia when we got him, and was teething. In 12 weeks he has gained 6 pounds is wearing size 6-9 mos, some things bigger even. and the best news is he has a healthy heart!!!
The one above is the day they Got him. He is in his orphanage clothes. October 2013
and the one below is later that day.
Up above is Little Ben home 10 weeks.
The picture below is Ben right now. January 2014.
Thanks, Brook for letting me share your story. I think your a rockstar mom with an amazing little boy who will be and inspiration to us all!!!
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