Saturday, July 26, 2014

A million steps FOR Sergei

Wow! Sergei is making progress but he has a million steps to go on a long, hard road! Sergei has gained nearly 9 pounds since the end of March and has grown almost 3 inches!! He used to scream when you would stop feeding him, even though he was full, thinking he wouldn't get to eat again for a long time! He panics and had a look of terror when he got his diaper changed. Now he is usually ok but once in awhile he still panics.he doesn't scream anymore at the end of his meal! He had dental surgery. He had rotten teeth and a lot of infection in his mouth. He has to sleep with the light on. He hates the dark! His right hip is completely dislocated and has been for quite some time. He will need to have complete reconstruction surgery on his hips. The doctor is waiting until he adds some more weight due to the intense surgery and long recovery. When he first came out of the orphanage he could not lift his head at all. This is the result of laying in a crib for over 6 years. Sergei can now hold his head up here and there for about 12 seconds. He has therapy quite a few times a week. I pray for him to be able to hold up his head and eventually sit. Despite all his years of suffering and neglect, he is a very happy boy! He loves movement and loves to be outside! We are praying about adopting again! These kids need homes! Do you have room for one more?
 First meeting of Sergei....newborn diapers...less than 17 pounds. Love at first site!
 Little Crosby....Soooooo cute!