Oral Surgery

Yesterday was the big day. The kids finally got their teeth fixed. It was an all day affair but in the end so worth it. The hospital staff with simply amazing compared to when Amira got her oral surgery and they treated her like an alien because she is HIV. These people were really nice, didn't use their gloves much and even hugged and kissed on the kids. You would be surprised how many uneducated Dr.'s and nurses are out there when it comes to HIV and how it can be spread.

Micah's surgery ended up being over two hours. There was one tooth that gave the dentist "hell" he said. The dentist told me that Micah was his worst case ever when it comes to childrens' teeth. He got 4 porcelain crowns in the front and several silver ones in the back. Micah was not a happy camper when he woke up because I wasn't there. I was upstairs checking in Misrak with the anesthesiologists. When I finally got down there he saw me (he had just calmed down a minute before) and started screaming again for a long time. He looked really bad, swollen and exhausted. Imagine that tiny little body being under for over 2 hours.

Misrak was under for about 1 hour, and after she woke up she looked beautiful like she was never out of it. She just got 2 crowns in the back and numerous filling and sealants.

In the evening Micah spiked a fever of a 103 at 8 pm and it lasted all the way till the morning. He was breathing heavy and switched at time. Luckily his fever went down later in the day but the Dr. said to bring him in if he spikes another fever.

I am soooooooooooo thankful that this surgery is over. Can you imagine all the pain they had in their mouth?

waiting for surgery

Anestisiologist coming to wheel of Micah in their Radio flyer wagon:) Misrak smirked at them later saying I am to old to go in there. So cute.
Misrak passing time. She didn't go in for surgery until 1pm. She started to get really antsy because she was so hungry and thirsty. So they occupied her dressing her up like a Dr.

This was 1.5 hours after his surgery. Still out of it. He had just calmed down.

Misrak right after surgery when she woke up. What a trooper.

Together again, almost ready to go home:) Look at Micah swollen mouth

They got such a kick out of this giant wheel chair. They gave them a ride all the way to my car.

That picture still makes me cry. Look at those beautiful teeth!

The Pink Crocs

Look at my bad boy, he is sticking out his tongue:)

The day I saw Micah for the first time I hoped with all my heart he would wear his favorite pink crocs so I could take them home. Guess what, he did!!!! Yeahh. And guess whatelse. Not only did I get a hold of his pink crocs but also his whole outfit that he had on when I picked him up. I was so thankful that he was looking the way he did. Dirty and grimy. My other 3 kids from Kidane, they got groomed, bathed and a new pair of clothes before they departed so they never looked like they did in the picture I collected when I was waiting. Micah's outfit was priceless. Micah looked like a true orphan with that dirty smell on him. Sooo good. Awhh, its a smell that never left my senses. That outfit he had on with his pink crocs is tucked away in his memory box sitting in a little plastic bag.

This was the first story I received about Micah and his pink crocs. A mom visiting over there told me he is obsessed with them and would not share these crocs with anyone. He would carry them anywhere. What had happened in the picture below is that one of his buddies took his one croc and Micah went ballistic.

carrying his pink crocs below

Quick growth update

This is actually a week old but both of the kids went to the Dr. last week and Micah has gained a whopping 3 pounds and Misrak 4 pounds since coming to America. She outweighs Biruk by 2 pounds. Currently they still have to see the Dr. once a month and than when they are stable on meds and stuff than they go every 3 months.

Misrak has grown an inch and Micah a half inch.

They took more blood from Micah to re-test his thyroid and growth hormones. This wont be back for another 2 weeks. We should get better results with his growth hormones since he now has been on his thyroid meds for over a month.

Dr. F felt why keep him on the meds if they don't do him any good but he definitely needs to be put on something. Misrak is borderline on having to start taking meds.

Also Micah now has another ear infection in the ear that doesn't have a hole and on more antibiotics but he is being a trooper as you can see in the pics.

Next Wednesday will be their BIG DAY. Both kids will have their oral surgery.

Kids are doing super great.

Weekend at the Ocean

This mini vacation was so overdue but way too short. But 3 days is better than nothing, right?Everyone got to unwind, especially the adults, while the kids had a blast. They were busy non stop from riding their bikes and tricycle, going to the pool and playing in the sand at the ocean.

Since I usually just have one bed available for the 4 little ones, I started to sleep them in opposite direction and it works well. They had quiet the giggles all night and thought it was fun. Danica and Biruk

Courtesy shot by Danica. "Love my Man"

Misrak and Mommy. Trying to teach her not to be afraid.

Next Stop, Idaho!

Sorry, the story of this is on the bottom. I wanted to be on top but made a mistake.

15 kids between the Schumakers and the Hills, Anastasia and Danica are not in there.

BEST FRIENDS SINCE BIRTH (Nes and Biruk)
Okay these three boys together are TERROR!!!

Ready to go to the wedding

The Hill Family

One of my best friends! Signe, who is Nes' mom

Danica, Mads and Brook (new friends)

My favorite girl Omega!

Now this is the best story. Her son Soso announced to Signe that he wants to marry Amira so he can be a part of our family. Really he is totally and utterly in love with Kevin. Now lets hope they get married one day? Can you imagine what beautiful children they will have?

My precious two oldest daughters, Anastasia and Danica

We had the joy of being a part of the wedding for one of the Qualls' children, Mimi. What a beautiful, 21 year old radiant bride. I must have cried throughout the whole wedding, thinking it will be Danica's turn so soon, hopefully:) This was also the MOST kid friendly wedding I have ever seen in my entire life. They were having a blast. Prior to the wedding, we were able to be most of the day with my beloved friend Signe , who is the mommy of Biruk's best friend Nes.

More Firsts (Amira)

Today Amira lost her First Tooth. This is really, really special to her and very emotional for me. Biruk started losing his teeth last February shortly after they came home. Amira had her oral surgery to jank out all her front top teeth last May and get numerous crowns. But no signs of baby teeth falling out. She had to sit there toothless and was teased numerous times in school why she didn't have any teeth. Emotional for me because my baby had to suffer and was teased. Well she doesn't have to suffer anymore. Now it will be only a matter of time until her top teeth come in too.

Firsts

Micah was blessed with a brand new tricycle from a very special person. I have never seen anyone so excited over anything. He acted like he got a brand new car for graduation. That is truly another blessing about older child adoption. They treasure the small things that we take for granted. To see him riding it all day was such a joy. When he went to bed tonight, he wanted it in his room right by his bed side. Finally something he can fit for his size. Someone gave me a used tiny bike but he still can't reach the pedals.

BTW, my son has gotten super dark; this pictures is fake. He is not that light, the sun is just beaming on his face. My friend mentioned how he looks more chubby and he does. Isn't his face just so eatable? He even got little fat leg. Not fat like the baby ones but fat enough to pinch it. So cute. He has gained about 3 pounds and grown an inch. We will get real growth updates next week on our Dr. visit.

Ring Around the Rosie

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Happy Fourth of July!

I am home with Micah (he is sleeping) while the rest of them are out for the fireworks. Anyways, Danica just emailed me these ones:

SISTER LOVE: Misrak and Amira just LOVE Danica

Chillin on the back of the truck