We requested an agency update on Gabbey Mei and asked specifically for pictures of her "smiling". Of course, the orphanage is under no obligation to satisfy our desire to see a smile, but they took her outside for a little photo-shoot and here are the precious, priceless FIRST pictures of our daughter smiling:
My personal favorite is this last one. I love, love, love the interaction with her nanny! This particular nanny is her "favorite" and they said Gabbey will call out to get her attention so she will pick her up. If you look back at the last update, the same nanny is holding her then as well. This is a good sign as far as attachment is concerned. The more attached to a primary caregiver a baby becomes during the first year of life, the healthier their attachment is to others in the future.
The update said Gabbey Mei is saying a couple of words, crawling forward well but not pulling up or walking yet, easily comforted when upset, and weighing in around 17 pounds (although I have heard the measurements are often incorrect since they often weigh the babies fully clothed, including a diaper). She is 27 inches long, making her about the size of an average 9 month old.
Hello, I was thrilled to see this website. She is beautiful! Is Gabbey Mei a baby from the healthy babies list of special needs list? She looks perfect, but we have been waiting for so long that we thought that most people were using the SN list, as we are now...It sounds as though the orphanage answered your requests immediately!
ReplyDeleteI reviewed all of the photos, she is perfect!
ReplyDeleteChris,
ReplyDeleteGabriella was on the SN list. Her SN was listed as prematurity and the hemangioma on her forehead.
And yes, we think she's perfect :)
We are with a small agency and our wait was very short to be matched with an AYAP girl with minor needs.
I hope you receive a referral soon!
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ReplyDeletesomos la familia gerrido fernandez,
enhorabuena por buestra hija es praciosa, nosotros tenemos a domingo kong yun del mismo orfanato,
te enviamos nuestro blog xie xie un abrazo
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