On Tuesday when we picked her up at the orphanage, she was very upset and she basically shut down - just whimpering. By that evening she was crying a more normal cry.
Twenty four hours later we got our first smile! She is very attached to me and wouldn't let Mike hold her on Wednesday nor did she like it if I left the room even for a minute.
She is warming up to Mike now and does allow me a few minutes to leave the room.
Developmentally she seems to be pretty much on target. She is almost walking, can throw and catch a ball, and can clap.
She isn't sleeping that well, partly because she is itchy at night and partly because I think she needs to be on a more substantial diet. We're working on that.
Here are two videos - one of her almost walking and one where she is clapping and a couple snaps of her over the last couple of days.
Thanks for posting, Hang in there. It's so worth it. That first smile, laugh, full night sleep, memories forever... Sandra
ReplyDeleteMaya is so beautiful and I love how engaged she was with you hand clapping.
ReplyDeleteFive families arrive the evening late on the 27th to the hotel so I hope we might see you.
She looks like she is doing GREAT. :)
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute :) I'm really enjoying following along!
ReplyDeleteShe looks wonderful! And you look so happy. Thanks for letting us share in your journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks all! Paula, we'll be here until March 30 so we'll overlap a couple of days. Looking forward to seeing you and the other families!
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