Formula, Fevers, and Finally Some Fun

Last night was another long one for Miss Addie. She developed a fever and was quite uncomfortable. The formula still isn't agreeing with her stomach, yet she's hungry and cries for more. We did get confirmation that Addie was being fed the Sanlu tainted formula, but not to worry if she is showing no symptoms of kidney problems. Yeah right- not worry. There are many wonderful things about this country, but I will feel so much better when we get home and have access to the medical care and concern to which we are are accustomed. The formula situation is sad, in that the majority of children using this brand were those in orphanages and the very, very poor as it is much cheaper than other more reputable brands.

At breakfsat this morning Addie refused to eat. In fact she truly is not very interested in any solid foods. She did enjoy banging her stacking toys on the high chair, and she loves to throw the napkins and placemats on the floor. I cannnot wait to see her at Nannie's kitchen table. Maybe by then she'll be interested in solid foods, after all who could not enjoy a good vegetable soup or some mashed potato. Bayley and I would welcome some right about now. We ordered from the restaurant in the hotel this evening and thought of Tommy when reading the selections. Some choices were: Deep Fried Pig Intestine With Green Tea, Sauteed White Fungus with Vegetable Stems, or Braised Shredded Eel with Garlic Sauce. We opted for some delicious Fried Rice.

Bayley got her wish this afternoon, and we took Addie to the pool as she seemed in good spirits. At first she was very scared, but by the time we were getting ready to leave she was enjoying herself. She loved to kick her legs, and it seemed like great exercise for her muscles. Speaking of exercise, we have a great view of the local middle school out our hotel window, and each day they have Phys. Ed at the same time. Take a look at the pictures of what we think could be the biggest P.E. class ever.

Throughout the day we have seen a variety of new behaviors from Addie. She loves to pull sister's hair, and she is making many new sounds and squeals. Now she reaches out her arms to us if we walk by while she is sitting on the floor. We think she may actually really like us now. She may have been born in the Year of the Rat, but we think she would make a terrific owl. Her head is on a constant swivel, as she is so curious about everything going on around her. We cannot say enough about how much we appreciate the comments people send to us on our blog. We are very homesick now and hearing from family and friends makes us feel better.