My post yesterday covered alot so I thought I would give some more info on Katie. She has such a cute smile, we have yet to hear a belly laugh but know it will come soon. We have concerns about her lack of eating. She drinks her bottle well and we mix rice cereal in it as that is what the orphanage did. Our guide told us she should be eating some baby food, that formula is not enough, which is what we had also thought. She will have nothing to do with it. Not baby food or rice conjee, which is what babies eat in China. She is very cautious of touching anything. This morning at breakfast was the first time she has held something in her hand, her ladybug brush which she loves. She loves when we brush her hair. She will touch her head and wait for us to brush it. It has turned into a game. We've had her 2 nights now and she has slept through the night both of them. We wake up and can hear her stirring but she sleeps well. She hasn't pulled herself up yet but can crawl. Brooke is absolutely loving being a big sister.
We are missing our boys so much at home. We are ready to come home already. Don't get me wrong, we are enjoying the people and sights, but miss our boys and can't wait to come home and be a family, ALL of us together. The time we have here is good though as we have so much together time with little responsibilites/chores, so we can focus on Katie and earning her trust.
Jeff and Brooke are having a really hard time with the time change. It was a struggle to keep Brooke up until 6:30 last night and Jeff almost made it to 7. This leaves mom and Katie. Katie goes to sleep on her own approx 8 pm. When I say on her own I mean she cries when I try and rock her. We have rocked all 5 of our babies to sleep and didn't think differently about #6, however at this stage Katie will have nothing to do with it.I know that as time goes on things will probably change after she has her surgeries, or maybe not. Her nanny said she is very stubborn and we can see that. So we have now another stubborn Walker. haha
Thank you for your emails and prayers, we really appreciate them. Its funny how we can be half way around the world and feel some closeness from home.
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Shannon,
Katie is absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to meet up with you in Guangzhou on Friday!! I have been checking in to see her pictures!! I am genuinely praising the Lord with you for His blessing.
with love,
Naomi and Jeff Cuozzo
Dear all,
Congratulations!!
Your Katie is so adorable and a cutie.
I just found out about your log. I read it whit special interest:-) first: to follow you on your special trip but also because we will be there in about 4-6 weeks to bring home our Gao girl. Small word: our DD are on a picture together and we have never met.
warm regards
Door
The Netherlands
When we were in China Charlotte would not eat any food, either also CL/CP. She was 16 months old, so we just mixed the cereal and the baby food in with the bottle like a little smoothie and she would take it just fine. Don't fret too much about the eating, it will come. Also, we added vitamins, the baby liquid kind. Charlotte actually only ate this for 8 months upon returning home. Our Pediatrician was never concerned about it. Just wanted to pass on that info.
In Him,
Carla L.
AWAA
Hi,
Congratulations! What a beauty. Our 16 mo dd didn't eat any food for days, only bottles. After 4 days or so with us she finally started eating some rice and cheerios. It takes a while to fee comfy with the new family. It will come.
Cheri
www.ourjourneyeast.net
Congrats on the new addition to your family. Katie is lucky to be with a family like yours. Take care and have a safe and fun rest of your trip.
Tim Collick
AHPD
Have you tried feeding her regular table food? Penny would have nothing to do with "baby" food and one evening we realized she was eyeballing our noodles....she ended up eating 1/2 the plate!! Just a thought to help out.....
blessings,
Cathy
Shannon,
Katie is so adorable. We can't wait to meet her. I was happy to hear she was so attached to her nannies what a blessing that she was so well taken care of. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Ashlyn says that Katie is so cute and little, she also would like for you to tell Brooke that she said hello. We have a little news of our own. We had an ultrasound oday and there is one very healthy baby. What an exciting time for our families. I know that Katie will be so happy with her family, you have a great one.
All our Love and Prayers are with you,
Joe, Amy, Ashlyn and Baby
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