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A Child Chosen - Perspectives of an Adoptive Parent

Archive for the ‘Medical’ Category

July 19th, 2008

Paralympic Jessica Long is Russian Adoptee

After swimming competitively for only 18 months Jessica Long already held five national records. In 2007 she became the first Paralympic Athlete to win the Sullivan Award, an award given to the best American athlete in amateur sports. And, as she prepares for the 2008 Olympics she trains with and beats the best American swimmers […]

By Marcie -- 2 comments

July 16th, 2008

Getting Physical

Four vaccinations, a lollipop, and 20 jumping jacks and we were done. He’s tired, a  little grumpy, and of course I am the one who needs the nap.
We rented his favorite movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and rested on the couch for the afternoon…if you call throwing cars at the ceiling resting.
I have to say […]

By Marcie -- 0 comments

July 15th, 2008

If I’m Sick, Why Didn’t I Notice Him?

Several days ago (Thursday evening)  I got a severe sore throat, so severe that I was unable to swallow any foods or even drink water. I was restless at night because my neck hurt and I started having hot flashes.
On Friday I took AJ to his Kindergarten physical and almost asked his pediatrician to look […]

By Marcie -- 4 comments

July 15th, 2008

How To: Sensory Walk

Fall is the perfect time to do a sensory walk outside because of all of the leaves (if you are in an area of the country that this is happening). One of my favorite things to do with AJ is take an afternoon walk and use it as a sensory “unwind” from school.
Take a walk […]

By Marcie -- 0 comments

July 14th, 2008

Kidman Out to Lunch?

Nicole Kidman gave birth on Monday, July 7. According to People, On Friday she was seen lunching with friends, dressed casually and fresh faced.
Now, I don’t know much about birthing a child but I do know that if she gave birth on Monday she would most likely still be hospitalized until Wednesday, right? So, two […]

By Marcie -- 3 comments

July 12th, 2008

Judge’s Request

July 12, 2005
Our judge has requested additional paperwork: a home study update on two specific lines on our faults. He wants them clarified and explained in detail to make sure he knows that we are psychologically sound. I do think that this is a step in the right direction with all that is going […]

By Marcie -- 0 comments

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