I thought I would be really good about blogging when I got to PNG since there isn't much to do at night here. I was clearly wrong. By the time night rolls around, I am all out of energy to sit and think and post (which is why at most I usually just put up pictures). And this time I wanted to write about Seth's appointment last Thursday with our pediatrician as I promised last week. So at long last, here it is:
She used the adjusted age to compare his height to other kids on the USA growth chart and he's 10th percentile. That's still in the range of normal, although he's dropped from above the 50th. And while he IS very skinny at only 5th percentile for weight (adjusted for prematurity), he has gained a little over two pounds since we arrived in PNG back in June, which is normal weight gain in a five-month period. The pediatrician DOES want him to continue gaining, of course, so we're continuing to add fat to a nutritious diet, and thankfully he's started to like chocolate milk! We add MILO (a Nestlé product I also grew up with in Colombia, South America - yummy!) to his milk along with a little whipping cream and he actually really loves it, so that's a praise! He's also definitely improved appetite-wise since I last posted, so THANK YOU for praying!! We can see good steps in the right direction.
The pediatrician also assessed his development and gave a good report. She particularly commented on his fine motor skills. He also understands and follows directions well.
He is so active, it's no wonder he's so skinny. Tonight instead of reading he wanted to dance and turn circles on the living room rug. He thought he was really funny, and apparently pretty talented too since he gave himself a big "yay!!" cheer.
Cute aside: Tonight in the shower Will asked me to turn the "rain on." :)
Okay, time for pictures:
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| Helping Daddy |
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| Like father like son . . . except for the hair. ;) This is in Gavin's workshop, which, by the way, is flooding now that it's rainy season. The structure of our lower story is a bit compromised - not a cheap or easy repair, which is a bit discouraging. |
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| David's cute face |
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| David being cute again - his hair was sticking up and he has yogurt all over! |
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| Gracie, Marcie, Will on a bench loving on each other |
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| Hugs are fun! |
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| Seth roaring at his lion finger puppets |
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| Seth loves puppies of all kinds, even toy ones. |
Geez Louise, all so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletePraise, praise God! Seth is gaining weight! Just a funny....my husband came in the bedroom one night just before bed. It was the night I had read your last post about Seth. He knew I had been reading your blog earlier. I was on my knees, praying, and he said "what's wrong with Seth"? LOL, after all this time he knows :) Thrilled to hear he has gained some weight...he looks wonderful! Prayers continue......
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pictures@! That one of Will with the ear protectors and glasses is a hoot! Seems each time you post these 5 have just gotten bigger and bigger. They always seem to have such joy on their faces (although I'm sure it's not all sunshine and rainbows all the time). How is Isaac doing? Prayers continue...
ReplyDeleteYour diligence in prayer is convicting to me; thank you SO much for all the hours you've spent on your knees for our kids! The Lord clearly hears and answers, and almost always with a "yes," or "soon."
DeleteIsaac is doing fabulous! He amazes me more and more as the kids get older and he helps increasingly in many different way. He loves those kids and has all kinds of crazy fun games to play with them every morning and evening. Sometimes it's hard for him to let us put them in bed! He enjoys school and has some great friends. He's having a slumber party right now in our spare bedroom with his friend Dylan. Fun!
Love,
Carrie for us all!
Hello jones'miss yall
ReplyDeleteI cant believe how big seth is it almost brought me to tears
ReplyDeleteHey Niketa!! So fun to hear from you!! Lots of happy memories (although I wouldn't want to repeat tube feedings, gas venting, medication-giving, etc.). Thanks for saving our sanity those months with Sethers. (Niketa was his night nurse.) Hugs, Carrie
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