Joseph had a well child check yesterday and I just had to post his growth chart. It is amazing to see the progress he has made since coming home just over 9 months ago. As you can see he was well below the 5th percentile for weight when he first arrived and now he is up to the 25th percentile! His height has jumped up as well. When he arrived home he had an infection called Giardia in his intestines which probably contributed to his inability to absorb a lot of nutrients. It is awesome, though, to see what good nutrition, treatment of Giardia, and a little TLC can do! Hopefully this will encourage some of my friends who are in the adoption process currently. :)
Matthew and I were just talking about Joseph tonight! I showed him pictures on FB from your sister's wedding. Matthew thinks he is the cutest kid ever! I think he's right up there with Nathan and Matthew...lol:)
ReplyDeleteTommie Love
Kevin and I are so proud of what awesome parents you and Jack are. Little Joseph is such an amazing boy and we're so glad that he's happy and healthy and growing! Love you!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing!
ReplyDeleteI had a parasite infection with Giardia as a child. It was the freakiest thing for a girl in the Midwest to have but I apparently got it when on a family vacation. I was literally near death (because it was the last thing doctors looked for) so I am happy to hear that Joseph is thriving!