International Adoption Clinic Visit

Today was a VERY LONG day.  Amelia had her appointment at the International Adoption Clinic with Dr. Chambers.  We were there for almost 5 hours (through lunch time and nap time)!!!  There was a lot of waiting, but we were able to meet with the family therapist and Dr. Chambers for a long time.  Amelia had to have 7 vials of blood drawn which was difficult for all of us.  She had a vein that kept rolling, so they had to try the other arm.  It was torture, but we rewarded her with a Smart Smart. :)

Dr. Chambers said that Amelia looked great.  She still only weighs 20 pounds, but has grown an inch and is now 29 inches long.  She is in the 3rd percentile for all measurements, so she has some growing still to do.  Amelia has a few moles and skin tags on her body, which we assumed would be permanent.  Dr. Chambers said it had a name (something very long and medical), and it is actually viral.  Her body should eventually heal and those places will go away. 

We have a follow up visit in 3 weeks to discuss all of her blood results and meet with the developmental specialist.