As usual, time got away from me and its been weeks since I posted. Funny how a 6 month old keeps you busy!
First, as a follow-up to my last post, last week we met again with the imburgering worker and filled out paperwork that gives me an extension until September 2011, which is the earliest that any of the local child care services could provide us with a slot. I am so relieved that I will not have to wean Luna early! I also found out that I can test out of the Dutch classes that are part of my imburgering requirements, so if I manage to learn Dutch on my own before then I can skip 60 hours of classes. There is no getting out of the 120 hours of social integration, but I don't mind much. By September, Luna will be weaned and it will be good for her to get some socialization.
I've been having some pain issues that remain unexplained. Every couple of weeks, my abdomen swells and becomes hard to the touch and I am in severe pain for a few days. The last time it happened, I was in so much pain I couldn't go for a walk and I needed help to give Luna a bath. I went to the doctor the first time this happened, and he thought it was a hernia. However, a scan of the area did not locate any hernia. He did not bother ordering more tests, which I found a bit strange! It has happened twice more since then, for three or four days at a time. I made an appointment with a new gynecologist (no way am I going back to the one that delivered Luna), and I had to wait several weeks. However, that appointment is coming up Thursday. I am not sure if the problem is gynecological or gastrointestinal, I have no idea. When its hurting it hurts sort of all over, I haven't been able to pinpoint the source. Anyway, perhaps the new doctor can help.
Luna had her six month check up last week and the doctor was very pleased with her growth and development. She is back on track with weight gain, and she has two teeth just barely peeking through, one on top and one on bottom. The doctor said that her balance and coordination with sitting up is on level with an 8 month old, and also told us not to worry that she is not showing interest in crawling. Apparently it is quite common for babies with acid reflux to loathe being on their bellies and to skip crawling altogether.
My sister-in-law's sister, Bridget, sent Luna a hazel wood necklace, which is supposed to absorb excess acids and help with acid reflux, eczema, and a host of other problems. Though I had noticed some improvement in the days leading up to me putting the necklace on her, Luna's vomiting has been greatly reduced. Hard to say if its the necklace or if she was growing out of it anyway, but the necklace is adorable and Luna doesn't mind it, so we keep it on! Thanks Bridget!
Luna is standing up with only some minor assistance to her balance, and she has several amusing new noises she makes! One of them is a sort of growl that is just perfect for Halloween! She is now eating meat with her veggies and she loves her fresh food feeder. She's even drinking out of a sippy cup, though she needs help to really get a drink out of it.
Our Little Chick says: "Happy Halloween everyone, wish I was there to celebrate with you all!!!"
