Great Report!

Grace had her appointment today with the IA Doctor and occupational therapist at CHOP. She got a great report! Overall, she is developmentally on target for a 13 month old. There are not the usual orphanage delays present. Not that we were worried :) There is no need for further visits or therapies! It was so good to hear and we couldn't be prouder of Grace. She is a very strong little girl! The doctor and therapist both felt that she must have been a favorite and received lots of one on one attention to be so on target today. That makes us feel good, but then I worry she misses that person :( She has gained 2 pounds since being home and is now in the 90% for weight and 95% for height!!!! I kept track of her eating the past 3 days to show them to make sure I wasn't overfeeding her. They were a little surprised at the WHOLE grilled cheese sandwich! But so far, I'm doing fine. The visit was fun and painless for her, UNTIL we got to the lab! They only allow one parent in the lab with her, so I sent Brad in! I didn't want to be the bad guy :) Only kidding! I did it because I knew I couldn't restrain her well enough. I had trouble with the ear check! After 8 vials of blood, she was done and all was forgotten. (At least Brad hopes so!)

Brad had taken the whole day off, so they headed out to the pool. This was Grace's first real swim... suit, sunblock, swim diaper, hat and floatation device! She loves the water and Daddy! She is bonding beautifully now with both of us!