It's been a really long time since I have posted anything! October has been crazy busy! I think it is even going to top December this year as far as all the activities we have had going on. I am ready to say GOODBYE to October! But not before celebrating Danny's birthday, which happens to be on Halloween!
Mylah is doing great still! We have been so blessed that she has not been sick or ever ran fever! She has had a stuffy nose and that's it! The crazy weather can probably be blamed for that. We have all had some sinus issues! You may wake up here on the Coast in the Fall and it will be in the 40's...then by lunchtime it's 80! Seriously! Mylah had her 4 month check up around 18 weeks (4 1/2 months). Danny took her for that visit all by himself! I was sooo tired from working the night before. He took off work and took her b/c it was really not safe for me to be driving that day! He got a prescription for her exzema, which we have only had to use on her a few times in just a couple of very small areas. We had pretty much already gotten her skin issues under control on our own. The skin care regime is tiring, but seems to be working. You would not believe how much time is spent moisturizing this child!
At her check up she weighed 14 lb 2 oz and was 24 1/2 inches long! She is growing like crazy! I can't believe how quickly she has grown! She is adjusting to her baby food more and more, but still prefers to just be fed a bottle. She has tried an assortment of fruits, but no veggies yet. If she doesn't care for the fruits all that much, I am really dreading introducing the veggies! She must take after Ivey! I usually only feed her the fruit/cereal mixture a few times a week...I really need to get more consistent and do it once a day!
She is full of personality and is smiling ALL the time! I posted some new pics of her gorgeous smile! :) I also attempted to do her hair in a "style" ONE time! There is a pic of that here too, it turned out pretty cute. Her hair is really not long enough to do anything with yet. She did not appreciate my efforts much, and pulled one pony-tail "pom-pom" out as soon as I turned my back! She is quick! Brennan had to hold her hands and distract her while I did her hair, luckily it only took about 5 minutes. I also included a pic of our trip to the pumpkin patch at our church. Mylah wore a witch costume that Ivey wore when she was that age.
One a sad note, I have lost contact with "T". I worry about her EVERY single day. I think it's been about 10 weeks since I spoke with her. I call her once a week, but her phone is disconnected. I have written also, but have not heard anything back. I don't even know if she is still at the same address. I hope to hear from her. Please pray for her and her 3 children. I hope they are okay. Maybe she needs some space right now, to move on with her life. Or, maybe her life is SOOO difficult right now that the last thing on her mind is contacting me. We are going to Atlanta in Feb. and we are still hoping to spend some time with her then.
Our adoption of Mylah is still not finalized. Our attorney in Mobile is working on her paperwork now. She should have it completed soon. Then we just wait on a court date. We are hoping to finalize in November, which is National Adoption Month!
Hope you all have a safe, fun Halloween! I plan on eating lots of candy and Birthday cake!
Blessings~Amber
