When we met Daniel, we were given a list of medical issues (all fairly minor) that he reportedly had.We've since been to the pediatrician, the dentist, and the ENT specialist. So far, everything is looking much better than we expected - praise God! His "problematic adenoids" are actually in perfect shape. And his heart murmur is tiny & innocent, just like mine! He did test positive for a parasite (not surprising, as it seems the majority of Ukie kids come home with one). So he's on medicine for that, but that's small potatoes compared to everything else that could have been ahead for him.
Adoptive parents, I know it's not fun to collect the samples in order to test for parasites, but JUST DO IT! Maybe you'll luck out and the results will be negative. But it's better to get your child(ren) tested up front so you can rule these out and/or get them knocked out quickly.
His teeth also looked great, no problems at all. So far, so good!We still have to visit the opthamologist for his vision problems - we have that appointment coming up in a couple of weeks. We know that the vision issues are real. So we are anxious to get a full report & get him fitted with glasses that are the right prescription... and a more flattering style!
We thank God for overall good health so far, and we pray that He'll continue to strengthen Daniel's body and allow him to grow big & strong.
9 comments:
I'm so glad that everything is checking out well health-wise. Such a huge relief as a parent to know that everything is okay, and there is less of a mystery around the issues you did know about. Looking forward to meeting Daniel!
SO glad to hear that everything checked out so well. What a cutie! :)
That is wonderful news! He's so precious, I love hearing the updates!
Praise the Lord! We never did have Isabel tested for parasites, and the pediatrician has never brought it up. Hmmm, maybe something to consider!
What GREAT news! So thankful everything is going so well!!! He is so cute!!!
Blessings!
Sharon
You all are just chugging along on the long list of "to-do" items. So glad you are able and that things are turning out better than expected! Daniel is one blessed little boy!
No fun getting the samples...but whatever! You just do it....we had h.pylor and giardia. Oh well. Antibiotics and supposedly gone.
Glad things are looking so good.
Glad to hear all is well! I'll miss his glasses ;). Oksana heads to the doctor tomorrow. I'm dreading it. She is petrified of doctors. I was told that when she had her tendon release surgery they did not give her pain meds afterwards. The orphanage ended up calling a pastor who helped them get pain killers for her. I think I'd be scared of doctors too.
so glad to hear that his health is better than expected. Praise God!!!
God Bless,
Amy Land
http://www.savingorphansforjesus2010.blogspot.com
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