Stella's first photo shoot...our sneak peak
Stellabration!
Every thing I want to say here sounds so cliche' but Stella and I are really settling in famously! It was a huge adjustment for both of us in the beginning...just getting out to the grocery store or cleaning the house even! We seem to have our routine down pretty well now. Stella sleeps until about 8:30 or 9 and takes 2 naps a day. Now that I have a monitor I see that she actually plays a lot on her naps, she sings and loves on her stuffed animals. Precious.
We have already had two doctors appointments and in the 6 weeks in between Stella gained 2 pounds! The doc said that she is doing awesome and to keep it up. Oh...and she is perfectly healthy!! No anemia, no scabies, no TB!! We have also had several visits from the ECI folks. Early Childhood Intervention. They are working with Stella where she needs it most to catch her up. Mostly in the areas of walking and talking. The Therapist said that she is a flower just ready to blossom!
We've also made an appointment to have Stella's eyes checked but can't get in until February. Hoping it's just something simple. It seems like it's just her right eye that goes in at times. Maybe a lazy eye or could be one crossed eye?
Every day she says or does something that really surprises me. Yesterday I was talking about going out to eat with a friend and she did the sign for eat. Later she did all done (had that one down early), then later it was the sign for more. I was talking about her baby puppy and she signed baby and said puppy!
On November 20th we had an adoption celebration/party/shower for Miss Stella. It was so wonderful! I had new friends, my high school friends and my Continental work family all represented. Stella got some wonderful things and was very gracious in meeting everyone.
We also had a photo shoot for Stella last week...the pictures turned out just wonderful...better then I had hoped! I am still amazed that this is the same little girl that I met back in June. She really is blossoming!
Paka for now......
I am so happy to hear that things are going so well. Your Stella is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!! Stella looks to be right at home with her mom. How special are these first months with each other.
ReplyDeleteStellabration, I love it! So glad the adjustment is going smoothly; it is a testament to your love for each other. Stella is such a cutie patootie!! XOXO ~Erin and Hannie
ReplyDeleteAwesome update. Stella is flourishing and you are beaming! Enjoy your first Christmas together - it is magical!!
ReplyDeleteOh, a Stellabration indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to send congratulations to both Mama and Baby Girl and this seemed like the perfect time!
What a sweet update of your darling girl!!!
So much magic awaits too, with the Holidays just around the corner!!
All my best,
Lisa
Mama to a Kaz. Princess and Taiwan Prince
What awesome pictures of you beautiful Stella--and I love her wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteShe is flower that is already blossoming due to your love and care.
You are a great Mommy and so blessed to have found your Stella.
Have a great Christmas.
I am so sorry we missed the Stellabration! It looks like it was wonderful and the star of the night was shinning bright!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures of your sweet pea too. She is blossoming and clearly knows she's loved.
We WILL get together next week when Lexie and I return to town!
Later
Lou Ann & Lexie too