He is still LOVING to be held. He reached for Brent 3 times without Brent reaching for him first today. (That may have just been during the morning visit and not included visit #2 of the day). He was very lively during the early visit today. He was a little sleepy during the afternoon visit because he was just waking up from a nap.
He takes a bottle that they say is "pureed", but it is very liquidy. He will not allow Brent to put anything else in his mouth. I had Brent attempt to put some of the pureed fruit on his finger and try to get a taste in Keith's mouth, but Keith will not allow it that way either. He takes his bottle VERY quickly. Please pray that he will let Brent at least give him a taste. When I go to get him, I will need to be able to keep him hydrated and get some calories in him. The only thing he has likely ever had is that sludgy bottle. I would feel so relieved if he would at least allow himself to "taste" the fruit taste!
Ok so here is Keith enjoying his new crib mirror:
Here is Keith sucking his thumb (which is just so cute!):
Here is a video of Keith doing "yes" and "no". Brent is laughing because in Bulgarian "nodding" is "no" and shaking your head "side to side" is "yes". lol
Here is a picture of my little cutie close up:
He can't sit up independently, but he does "ok" sitting propped in the corner of the crib:
I love this video of him giggling. When Brent tried to tickle him to get a laugh yesterday, there wasn't much response to that. I guess Brent has earned the right to hear it today and share it with us.
I can't wait until those giggles are echoing through our home!
Oh I am just in love! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family! He's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI am LOVING the new pics and videos!!! The progress in one day is astounding! He is going to just thrive when he gets home and I can't wait!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is a doll! Thank you for sharing! (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteYou gotta love that giggle! How precious!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I found your blog through RR and wanted to first say congratulations on your newest additions! I love following these stories and praying for all the families going through this stressful but all too rewarding journey. I have followed alot of the blogs from RR and am now familiar with a lot of the kids from Keith's orphanage, so it really warmed my heart seeing how well Keith was responding to his new daddy. I was wondering if he had a baba because I know some children from that orphanage are part of that program. I thought maybe that helped with him being comfortable with touch. It breaks my heart how tiny he is but I know after he gets home and can get proper love and nutrition that will change! I will pray that Keith will at least try some different food while daddy is there. I want you to know that the love you feel for all 5 of your new children is very evident even to someone who only reads from afar. I can tell what good people you are and I wish nothing but the best for you all! Thank you for sharing your journey and I look forward to following thru Gotcha day and beyond! Praying for protection of all your kiddos and for your husband during his travels as well! Also for a speedy process to getting these kids HOME! God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Samantha Collins from Arizona
He's such a little doll! I can't wait to see him home and safe! Will the caretakers allow the crib toys to stay with him after your husband leaves?
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