I feel like there are so many things I keep telling myself "remember this", "don't forget about that", "make a list" and "save this website". The process of waiting is tough, everyone knows it, but what can be more challenging is keeping track of all the things you learn while you wait.
For example, there are hundreds of great lists on what to pack for the trip to China, or what to buy in China for our daughters later. Just tonight I came across a web site where a woman gave information on buying special bottles for children born with cleft lip and palate. (http://www.fujiankids.org/assist/cleft.shtml) This site allows families to buy the bottles at a discounted price if they bring them over and donate them to the orphanage in China. According to the data on this site about 27,000 children with cleft lip and palate are born each year in China - the majority end up in orphanages. I've thought a great deal about these special needs children, but a thought that never occurred to me was this - they have an even more difficult time taking a bottle and receiving nourishment.
So, I've put this on my list of things I hope to remember when we travel to China. Don't think its going to be easy to forget.
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Caroline,
When I was pregnant with you, this (cleft palate) was one of my major worries. When I was working as a labor and delivery nurse at St. Margaret's I saw many and they left a strong impression on me. Today, in the US at least, the repair is done soon and very well so nourishment and cosmetics are not so much of an issue. Your caring heart touches mine. Mummy
I hear what you mean about not remembering stuff and forgetting where you left lists etc... ahhh... it never ends... right now I have a 'marshmellow brain'... take care
Felicity
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