tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post3902997952385461075..comments2023-10-11T06:26:34.049-04:00Comments on The Seventh Diamond: Medical Update & A List of Where We Are Today...redmaryjaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-15853541831013051872009-09-01T23:08:30.278-04:002009-09-01T23:08:30.278-04:00what a wonderful report! I am so glad to read how...what a wonderful report! I am so glad to read how well everything is going.<br />Night time has always been Caitlyn's time of needing to be near us as well.mommy24treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556493186975194208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-42190416502476105182009-08-31T21:24:07.420-04:002009-08-31T21:24:07.420-04:00Beautiful. Powerful. Beautifully powerful.Beautiful. Powerful. Beautifully powerful.Glindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886016163969968604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-67569814610060638232009-08-31T07:52:32.162-04:002009-08-31T07:52:32.162-04:00Loved reading all about Sophia's progress and ...Loved reading all about Sophia's progress and the great medical news! She is beautiful and will always be your precious daughter forever.<br /><br />Alyzabeth's MommyAlyson and Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152315459410231214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-22085837319193887852009-08-30T15:50:34.452-04:002009-08-30T15:50:34.452-04:00Tears here too. I am so glad to hear that Sophia i...Tears here too. I am so glad to hear that Sophia is doing well. She is just beautiful. <br />Happy Birthday Sophia.traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690939775944058603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-81401538036511091242009-08-29T17:44:22.412-04:002009-08-29T17:44:22.412-04:00How much we have in common....Emily is VSD/ASD as ...How much we have in common....Emily is VSD/ASD as well...given up at 7 months...she just had a birthday and I cried for her birth mother because I know she never would have given up this child but for the surgery..........it will be a painfull day when I have to explain this to Emily........Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891469426138509171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-85372164879643301782009-08-29T01:25:38.276-04:002009-08-29T01:25:38.276-04:00Jane's birth mother is EVER in my thoughts. I ...Jane's birth mother is EVER in my thoughts. I was stunned by this fact. Your baby girl is doing great! WOW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-79552289309328713462009-08-28T19:45:37.985-04:002009-08-28T19:45:37.985-04:00Such a blessing! I'm so glad things are going...Such a blessing! I'm so glad things are going well and everyone is adjusting. Sophia's doctors appointment must have given you such joy. So happy!!Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-16450337461932816062009-08-28T11:48:52.178-04:002009-08-28T11:48:52.178-04:00I haven't been over here in awhile - what a be...I haven't been over here in awhile - what a beauty!!!<br />what a blessing you have received - she is just simply gorgeous!!!Pug Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783550788264056403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-70626419097200051112009-08-28T11:48:11.191-04:002009-08-28T11:48:11.191-04:00I am in sitting here, in awe of your little girl- ...I am in sitting here, in awe of your little girl- in awe of you- I have no words. And happy birthday to your girl- I hope her China mom knows peace too and I will pray for her as well :) I'm also so encouraged to hear that little Sophia's heart is healing so well- in more ways than one.<br /><br />God bless all of you.kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-2945406078153140112009-08-28T11:09:41.336-04:002009-08-28T11:09:41.336-04:00What an amazing post!
I don't know where to b...What an amazing post!<br /><br />I don't know where to begin. I can only say that I am beyond thrilled for ALL of you, especially Sophia Jane! Her language skills, her confidence and trust in her family, her mama and her brothers and daddy.<br />I can't believe how she is speaking already and gaining weight. The daycare thing is fantastic, especially since Eli is there with her.<br /><br />I imagine that her birth mother's heart broke to have to give her up for medical reasons especially after 9 months and I only hope that she can have some peace...I too wish she knew how loved and safe and healthy she is home with her family now.<br /><br />So very happy for you!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DitaDitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038360463907263947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-17487614841768115792009-08-28T10:20:30.825-04:002009-08-28T10:20:30.825-04:00What wonderful news!! I am so happy to read the u...What wonderful news!! I am so happy to read the updates and see how well your sweet girl is progressing! She is such a blessing:)<br /><br />LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-52718137025493325392009-08-28T00:57:10.871-04:002009-08-28T00:57:10.871-04:00Crying...beautiful....luv ya girl! ;)Crying...beautiful....luv ya girl! ;)Steffie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10961855406741293851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-68425506223738208092009-08-28T00:24:38.182-04:002009-08-28T00:24:38.182-04:00she is beautiful in every way.she is beautiful in every way.thatgirlblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10099875745851363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-43468979612126461812009-08-27T22:58:25.939-04:002009-08-27T22:58:25.939-04:00Sophia is blossoming with your love and care.
Bi...Sophia is blossoming with your love and care. <br /><br />Birthdays are always bittersweet because we can see how amazing our kids are but so wish their first parents could know too and be proud and grateful too...Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978521738473459322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-9491536399808682552009-08-27T22:17:47.504-04:002009-08-27T22:17:47.504-04:00It is so great to see Sophia doing well... and the...It is so great to see Sophia doing well... and the doctors appointment went well too.... <br />I just got our car seat yesterday... I have been counting down other peoples days until their LIDs now, I am counting my own... I never thought I would see the day... hugs to you...Fliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-11508210841540583882009-08-27T21:06:04.502-04:002009-08-27T21:06:04.502-04:00What a great post!! I am so glad to hear that she...What a great post!! I am so glad to hear that she is doing so well, and that her heart has healed!! Praise the Lord!! Happy belated birthday, beautiful girl!!Michelle R Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024961661573511589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-10103259367832510412009-08-27T18:30:38.814-04:002009-08-27T18:30:38.814-04:00So glad to hear Sophia is doing so well!!
I often...So glad to hear Sophia is doing so well!! <br />I often think of our girls birthparents and the difficult decision they made, I hope they hear my prayers and feel the love in their hearts that we have for Jen and Jill. I wish i too could tell them how beautiful they are inside and out and how much we love them.<br />So glad your little blessing sleeps peacefully and soundly beside you every night...kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911408157537598893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-68555798319487523162009-08-27T18:05:43.949-04:002009-08-27T18:05:43.949-04:00Kimberley,
Did your Cardiologist have a chest X-ra...Kimberley,<br />Did your Cardiologist have a chest X-ray done? We had one this week, and our Cardiologist would love to know what they used to hold the sternum together as it healed. Here they use wire which shows up in the X-ray. There is absolutely no sign of any type of wire used.<br /><br />Sophia gained 4 pounds. Arianna gained 13 ounces the first 2 months. Glad to hear she is doing well. She seems to be leaps and bounds above AriannaNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109185451061639939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-40163628687756136672009-08-27T15:30:51.458-04:002009-08-27T15:30:51.458-04:00I'm overjoyed for you all Kimberley...beautifu...I'm overjoyed for you all Kimberley...beautiful post.<br /><br />And may I add that Grace's and William's bdays and adoption days are always bittersweet for me... though I celebrate those special days I always think of the women who gave them life and I believe only wanted the best for them and still love them dearly.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873027475268868308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-52694594586277961812009-08-27T13:39:17.181-04:002009-08-27T13:39:17.181-04:00I LOVED reading this post and seeing how far sweet...I LOVED reading this post and seeing how far sweet Sophia has come. She is just darling and you are the best mom ever! How wonderful that she is doing so well and because so, she will do great at her sitter- and be ready to jump in your arms when you come back. So thankful her health is so great too- what an amazing story about the awesome surgery she had in China- very encouraging!!! Happy weekend!!!<br />Blessings!Everything Beautiful Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302160310871367391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-7435638696821128622009-08-27T13:28:16.752-04:002009-08-27T13:28:16.752-04:00Kimberley,
You and Tim and the boys are an answe...Kimberley, <br /><br />You and Tim and the boys are an answer to prayer -- I just know that Sophia's birth family prayed that their darling daughter would be loved and protected and given opportunities that they could not provide for her. I know in my heart that they prayed that prayer over and over for her, and you are the answer!<br /><br />Birthdays are hard for Adoptive Parents -- joyous on one hand, but tinged with sadness for all of the unanswered questions.<br /><br />Such great news on the cardiology front, and none of the rest of your post (about Sophia's smarts or her great attachment) surprised me at all. She is where she needs to be and is getting the best attention possible. I'm so happy for your family that you're all together now.<br /><br />{{{{Birthday hugs to all of you!}}}}Truly Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038333888405690505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-33289184292426351392009-08-27T13:15:08.943-04:002009-08-27T13:15:08.943-04:00Oh, what a beautiful post this is!! I am so glad t...Oh, what a beautiful post this is!! I am so glad to hear that her cardio appt. was filled with such good news!!<br /><br />So glad to hear how well she is doing with her new family. Praise God!! Sounds like she has adjusted amazingly well...what a blessing!!!<br /><br />Sophia is sooo precious!!!day by dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005495298861944466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-50803098912314327552009-08-27T11:38:52.588-04:002009-08-27T11:38:52.588-04:00that totally made me cry.
What a gift.
Thank you G...that totally made me cry.<br />What a gift.<br />Thank you God for choosing Kimberley to be this sweet girl's Mama.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-79741240179266818382009-08-27T08:24:46.431-04:002009-08-27T08:24:46.431-04:00Great news about her appt with the docs about her ...Great news about her appt with the docs about her heart, what a massive relief.<br /><br />She is learning so fast, she sounds totaly precious.<br /><br />I too think about Zoe's birth mother, she kept her for two weeks which is long as most mothers are forced to give their babies away the first or second day. <br />As for Sophis's mom keeping her 9 months and then having to give her up, that must have been extremely hard, I hope her BM finds some peace in knowing that her daughter is being well loved somewhere else in the world and will never want for anything.<br />xElisa...life as we know it.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694115298853432814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-9540561794406099492009-08-27T08:13:33.677-04:002009-08-27T08:13:33.677-04:00I'm so happy that everything has gone so smoot...I'm so happy that everything has gone so smoothly for your family! Sophia sounds so precious - and smart!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992203896914180674noreply@blogger.com