RECEIVED UPDATE ON AVA TODAY!!!

I got a nice surprise email today from Cathy at Children's Bridge with updated pictures of Ava, and a developmental update also. As you can see by the pictures she is still living with her foster family(this is good!). She now weighs 8.5kg(18.7lbs), is 74cm long, head circumference is 45cm, chest circumference is 47.5cm, foot lenght is 10cm and she has 8 teeth. This is close to the size of a 12 month old although she is 19 months old now. But from those chubby cheeks and double chin she certainly doesn't look under nourished!

The developmental report states she is normal in intellect and quick in reaction. She has a good appetite. Her favorite foods are noodles and ham sausages. She takes four to five meals a day. She has a big eating capacity. She can walk on her own. She can jump on one foot. She can go downstairs and upstairs with the help of her hands. She is active and restless. She is fairly timid and goes along well with others. She can share her food with other children. She is fond of climbing upstairs. She can play alone by pushing her walker. She is fond of playing games with her caregivers. She has a very ready smile. She seldom cries. However, she is afraid of being taken away by a stranger. She is closest to her caregivers. Her favorite toy is her cloth doll. She is fond of climbing up a sofa to sit on. She is fondest of playing outside while held in the arms of an acquaintance.