As of today, Owen is almost at the one month post surgery mark. Every day his bruising is less and less. He is over his chest cold now and completely back to normal. Owen is very pleased with himself (looks in the mirror often) and can now say a few things, like "hi mama". Going out in public is a whole new thing now. Some people know he's had a cleft repair, while others just think he fell, LOL. A little girl at Rae-Lynn's tae kwon do studio commented this "hey, that little boy's lip grew back". Well, sort of ! Mostly people just think he's cute. This is great news for Owen, who is Mr. Social, and is enjoying all of the attention.
We were excited to learn that one of our dear friends has switched to the waiting children's program and has asked for a child with cleft. Another is on the brink of receiving her "referral" (the Chinese adoption version of the stork arriving, via paperwork). We are happy to provide any information and support to anyone who chooses this wonderful program. It is certainly working for us!
