Comments for From Hope to Reality http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog the blog of nightlight christian adoptions Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:26:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Nutrition and the Internationally Adopted Child: Sensory and Food Issues by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/2676/comment-page-1/#comment-6736 Laura Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:26:13 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=2676#comment-6736 The article you recommend Sensory Food Aversions in Infants and Toddlers appears to be an excellent article worth reading. http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/29-3_Chatoorv.pdf?docID=7961 The article you recommend Sensory Food Aversions in Infants and Toddlers appears to be an excellent article worth reading. http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/29-3_Chatoorv.pdf?docID=7961

]]> Comment on Nutrition and the Internationally Adopted Child: Sensory and Food Issues by Food Aversion and what-comes-with-daycare « Roses and Ladybugs http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/2676/comment-page-1/#comment-6735 Food Aversion and what-comes-with-daycare « Roses and Ladybugs Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:46:25 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=2676#comment-6735 [...] to open), and we have this article from an adoptive mother who has done some research on her own, Nutrition and the Internationally Adopted Child.  For those that want to skip the reading lessons, in a nutshell keep meal times stress free, [...] [...] to open), and we have this article from an adoptive mother who has done some research on her own, Nutrition and the Internationally Adopted Child.  For those that want to skip the reading lessons, in a nutshell keep meal times stress free, [...]

]]> Comment on Clubfoot: Treatments – Part II by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3001/comment-page-1/#comment-6734 Laura Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:05:37 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3001#comment-6734 Dear Anna, So pleased that you were able to gain some information on meningocele and club foot from these blog posts. The types of treatment that this toddler will received while in her country awaiting adoption is uncertain, so it would be wise to ask the agency staff if they know what exact treatment she has received and what she will continue to receive. Is she in a foster home or an orphanage? Where she is residing and the facilities in the area can also influence the level of treatment she may receive. That being said, you seem to indicate that she will not receive any further treatment until she is adopted. Based on this worst-case-scenario, I suggest that you ask a medical professional who specializes in treating clubfoot if her condition will worsen if she receives no treatment. Also, the health care provider will want to know more about the meningocele (location, treatment), as this could affect her clubfoot. Nightlight provides an extensive list (it is on the website) of health care providers and clinics that specialize in evaluation of internationally adopted children http://nightlight.org/downloads/Medical%20and%20Counseling%20Resources.pdf . This resource has a link to the Shriners Hospital,l and many of these hospitals treat children with orthopedic issues, including clubfoot, at no charge beyond what your insurance pays. Families have been very pleased with their services and the staff's sensitivity to the emotional needs of adopted children. I regularly tell families that it is easy to focus in on the health needs of a child; however, the issues that you will be dealing with on day-to-day basis, sometimes long after the child's medical issues are resolved, are the child's emotional issues. I wish you well. Laura Dear Anna,

So pleased that you were able to gain some information on meningocele and club foot from these blog posts. The types of treatment that this toddler will received while in her country awaiting adoption is uncertain, so it would be wise to ask the agency staff if they know what exact treatment she has received and what she will continue to receive. Is she in a foster home or an orphanage? Where she is residing and the facilities in the area can also influence the level of treatment she may receive. That being said, you seem to indicate that she will not receive any further treatment until she is adopted. Based on this worst-case-scenario, I suggest that you ask a medical professional who specializes in treating clubfoot if her condition will worsen if she receives no treatment. Also, the health care provider will want to know more about the meningocele (location, treatment), as this could affect her clubfoot.

Nightlight provides an extensive list (it is on the website) of health care providers and clinics that specialize in evaluation of internationally adopted children http://nightlight.org/downloads/Medical%20and%20Counseling%20Resources.pdf . This resource has a link to the Shriners Hospital,l and many of these hospitals treat children with orthopedic issues, including clubfoot, at no charge beyond what your insurance pays. Families have been very pleased with their services and the staff’s sensitivity to the emotional needs of adopted children.

I regularly tell families that it is easy to focus in on the health needs of a child; however, the issues that you will be dealing with on day-to-day basis, sometimes long after the child’s medical issues are resolved, are the child’s emotional issues.

I wish you well. Laura

]]> Comment on Clubfoot: Treatments – Part II by Anna Hayes http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3001/comment-page-1/#comment-6733 Anna Hayes Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:07:14 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3001#comment-6733 We are considering adopting a little girl with club feet and post-operative meningocele. She is almost two yrs old and is walking, although from the pics it doesn't look like the club foot surgery was very successful- particularly with one foot. What are the chances that this will be able to be repaired and will she always have difficulties due to the meningocele? It will take us almost a year to go get her and so she will be walking around on the side of her foot that whole time...will this make it more difficult to repair? Thanks for any advice any of you may have. Anna We are considering adopting a little girl with club feet and post-operative meningocele. She is almost two yrs old and is walking, although from the pics it doesn’t look like the club foot surgery was very successful- particularly with one foot.
What are the chances that this will be able to be repaired and will she always have difficulties due to the meningocele? It will take us almost a year to go get her and so she will be walking around on the side of her foot that whole time…will this make it more difficult to repair?
Thanks for any advice any of you may have.
Anna

]]> Comment on New Homestudy and Post-placement Requirements for China Adoptions by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/comment-page-1/#comment-6712 Laura Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:37:45 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3154#comment-6712 I just received this information: Although post-placement reports must be completed by a Hague accredited adoption agency, families can continue to work with the same agency that completed the home study during the dossier process. However, it must be the same agency that completed the home study that was submitted with the dossier to China. I just received this information:

Although post-placement reports must be completed by a Hague accredited adoption agency, families can continue to work with the same agency that completed the home study during the dossier process. However, it must be the same agency that completed the home study that was submitted with the dossier to China.

]]> Comment on New Homestudy and Post-placement Requirements for China Adoptions by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/comment-page-1/#comment-6711 Laura Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:41:42 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3154#comment-6711 My understanding is that you need to use a Hague-approved homestudy agency to conduct your post-placement reports. Of course this can create a hardship for families who live a long distance from a Hague-accredited homestudy agency; or it could be impossible for families that live in states that have no such agencies. My understanding is that you need to use a Hague-approved homestudy agency to conduct your post-placement reports. Of course this can create a hardship for families who live a long distance from a Hague-accredited homestudy agency; or it could be impossible for families that live in states that have no such agencies.

]]> Comment on New Homestudy and Post-placement Requirements for China Adoptions by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/comment-page-1/#comment-6708 Laura Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:31:04 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3154#comment-6708 Someone asked: What if your lID is 9/1/2011 and homestudy provider is non hague, can we use her to do the new post adoption requirements? Someone asked: What if your lID is 9/1/2011 and homestudy provider is non hague, can we use her to do the new post adoption requirements?

]]> Comment on Spina Bifida Occulta: Part II by Laura http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3212/comment-page-1/#comment-6690 Laura Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:24:43 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3212#comment-6690 Thank you for your kind comments and noting that there are prenatal surgical options available. This was written with the child who was already born in mind. Not only are there prenatal treatments, there are also precautions a mother can take to reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida such as taking folic acid and eating foods rich in the vitamin. Thank you for your kind comments and noting that there are prenatal surgical options available. This was written with the child who was already born in mind. Not only are there prenatal treatments, there are also precautions a mother can take to reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida such as taking folic acid and eating foods rich in the vitamin.

]]> Comment on Spina Bifida Occulta: Part II by spina bifida info http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3212/comment-page-1/#comment-6689 spina bifida info Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:55:01 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/?p=3212#comment-6689 Well written Laura, thanks. Because there may be no apparent outward signs of occulta, it can be more difficult to diagnose than other forms of spina bifida. There are a few steps that a mother can take to find out if her baby is going to have this defect. With the advancement of technology, now prenatal surgical options exist! Well written Laura, thanks. Because there may be no apparent outward signs of occulta, it can be more difficult to diagnose than other forms of spina bifida. There are a few steps that a mother can take to find out if her baby is going to have this defect. With the advancement of technology, now prenatal surgical options exist!

]]> Comment on Adoption Interview with Sherrie Eldridge, author and adult adoptee by Craig Arend http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/82/comment-page-1/#comment-6676 Craig Arend Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:29:41 +0000 http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/82#comment-6676 "We can learn all the psychobabble we want about adoption dynamics, but there is NEVER ANY peace or healing until there is a spiritual foundation of God’s Word and a personal relationship with Jesus." Never? Any? This is absolutist proselytization which gives Christianity a bad name. There are GREY areas in faith as much as people are unique from one another. You can not read peoples minds or hearts (1 Cor 2:11), so stop pretending to be a mind reader. This may have been YOUR individual truth, but isn't necessarily everyone's truth. "The world tells us that adoption wounds are irreparable." What world is that? “We can learn all the psychobabble we want about adoption dynamics, but there is NEVER ANY peace or healing until there is a spiritual foundation of God’s Word and a personal relationship with Jesus.”

Never? Any? This is absolutist proselytization which gives Christianity a bad name. There are GREY areas in faith as much as people are unique from one another. You can not read peoples minds or hearts (1 Cor 2:11), so stop pretending to be a mind reader. This may have been YOUR individual truth, but isn’t necessarily everyone’s truth.

“The world tells us that adoption wounds are irreparable.”

What world is that?

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