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Today was Kahlia's appt. to see if the 14 days of IV antibiotics had done it's job. Dr. LaGesse (Dr. McKelvey is on vacation) checked her ears, and didn't see any infection just said "it's just weird in there". I guess her ears aren't exactly "normal". Who's would be if their's had been infected for probably over a year! He didn't take the pic line out though. He called her doctor at Doernbecher, and they opted to keep it in for another week just in case we started seeing drainage or the infection came back. Next monday she'll get it out, and Thursday will be her Cardiac Catheterization (sp?). I'm praying for clear ears between now and then!!! :-)
Yesterday she said her first word that we knew she was really saying..."hi" along with a smile and cute wave. Precious... she's very proud of her new word, and says it often. :-) What a joy it has been to watch her begin to blossom. She weighed 17 lb. 3 oz. today at her appt. She has gained 1 lb 2oz. since she has been back to the states. Today marks her one month anniversary of being in the United States. She has been such a joy to our entire family. We love her more with each day - and she is bonding really well with our family. The kids still fight about who gets to hold her, play with her, push her in the stroller. The newness hasn't worn off yet - what a blessing! She is starting to not go to other people as much any more - she wants to stay with me. That means she feels safe with me - so I must be doing my "mommy" job well!! :-)