Carington is doing AMAZING! The things we have experienced with her today we never dreamed would happen until she'd been with us as least a few days. She smiles at us, makes lots of eye contact, giggles. Sometimes when we are not looking at her she leans over and looks you in the eyes to get your attention. She plays with our faces and is so open to touch, cuddling and tickling. She is babbling a lot. She is about to get her first tooth. She sucks her third and fourth fingers a lot. We feel so unbelievably blessed.
My only concern is her mobility. She does sit but looses her balance easily. We were told that she could stand in her crib but we cannot get her to stand on her legs. Her muscle tone is very low, but I'm sure with new opportunities to move around (and a physical therapist for a mother) she will improve quickly.
It is so surreal to be here with these 9 families that we have been in contact with for so long. Meeting everyone in person and seeing all of them meet their children is a huge blessing on top of the blessing of Carington. My heart is overflowing today with praise for Carington's maker!
Congratulations. She is beautiful.
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