We did receive an update today on Eliana that was taken July 13- almost 10 months. She was 10 months old on July 23. Her weight was 8 kg (17.6 pounds) and her height was about 27.5 inches. Her head circumference measured 16.9 inches and her feet measured 4.7 inches. Of course, we still dont know if she was weighed and measured fully dressed or not, but summer weather has hopefully stripped her of some of the extra bulk. The report says that she currently sleeps alone in a crib and that everything else is "normal." She is sitting, but not standing, walking, or talking and she has two teeth. No pictures were sent, but our agency said that the orphanage is working on it and will hopefully email us some soon.
Truthfully, I was more than a little saddened to find out that Eliana has been out of her foster home for about 4 months. She was there for about 5 months and it seems that she returned to the orphanage at about the time of her earlier medical report and pictures that we received on match day. I am all the more anxious to go get her and it breaks my heart to think that she has had to experience so much change and loss at such a young age. Hang on, sweetie, Mommy and Daddy are coming soon!!
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Heather,
It breaks my heart that she has had to go through so much but the babies are sooooooo resilient. It is so wonderful that she experienced 5 months with a foster family and hearing that her weight is 17+ pounds, she is obviously being cared for. I am just very happy she will only be in that orphanage for about 3 more weeks-- then with her mommy and daddy forever!!!!
Christy :)
Will be praying for all of you!
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