On the recommendation of two different physicians, we are revaccinating him as a precaution. Once again, he gave the nurse a run for her money as she gave him 5 more shots. He is so wiry and strong, he can kick and wriggle away from the most experienced medical professional. It took 4 of us to hold him down last time when they drew blood for labwork. I let Dad hold him this time for the shots. Last time I unexpectedly burst into tears and upset our little guy almost more than the pokes did.
Each time our pediatrician scratches his head in amazement at how healthy Bear is, I think of a comment the international adoption specialist at Children's Hospital made when we first came home from Ethiopia. After a one hour examination, he told us Bear's biological mother did us a tremendous favor in breastfeeding him as long as she did. I also think of all the prayers offered in the past year by people we know and people we don't for our son. These thoughts make me emotional.
I asked the doctor if he knows of any medication that will help stall the growth and development process for a while. I told him I am alarmed that my baby might be evaporating. He said he is not aware of any such medication.
I am glad I took the photo below last month. This face, with this expression, was just about all I saw, day and night, 5 or 6 weeks ago. I almost didn't take the photo because it seemed like a routine image I would have before me every day. I wasn't prepared for the moment to pass so quickly. But I am so glad I had the moment.
Now I'm looking at the goofy face below each day. Now I live in this moment, knowing that it too will pass.
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.I will admit, it's a lot of fun at the moment. :)
This post made me cry. In a good way. Your son is beautiful. So is your family. I know what you mean about moments slipping away.
ReplyDeleteOh, my. Love the "eyes" photo. I'm so glad that he's growing so well and is so healthy. We have E's year appt. on Friday, and I'm looking forward to hearing what they have to say.
ReplyDeleteIt is so amazing how much our kids have grown in the (almost!) 2 months we've been home. Wow.
Oh, E wants Bear to know that another fun thing to chew on is crayons, especially the tips. Of course with no big sister around, B might not have access as readily as E does! :)
Wow he has changed so much since that 1st photo. What a handsome little guy. Its all that love you're giving him!
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear how well you 3 are doing, and enjoying one another!! Re: shots, I was such a wimp with my boys, Darren had to be at almost every shot appointment to help hold them. (thank goodness he was willing!)
ReplyDeleteit does all pass so quickly. but i think that cheeky grin will be around for awhile!
ReplyDeleteSO glad that you met our precious girl at HH. We are so in love with her! Your son is adorable!
ReplyDeleteBonnie N.
it goes way too fast- pass on some of that medication if you do find it. He is a doll.
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