19 mo old and Surgery on the 19th

19...seems to be the magical number around here. Abbey is 19 mo. old as of April the 14th. She is doing so well that I sometimes forget she has only been with us since January 17th. It seems like she has always been here... I guess she has in a way... she has always been in this momma's heart just waiting for the day to hold her.

Speaking of holding her... she does like to be held... a LOT! I have resigned myself to the fact she must need this extra 'mommy' time to feel secure. I have tried to fight it and it always results in her needing me even more. I know she is still adjusting and becoming secure in her environment. Like I said, I just sometimes forget she hasn't been here with us forever. But I can say, this past week she has done better at playing and doing things without wanting me to hold her. So.. for now (and however long it takes) I will have my Abbey on my hip, around my neck, holding onto my leg, etc.. (you get the picture).

Abbey's 2nd surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, the 19th. The doctor will do several Z-plasty procedures on her right hand. Not looking forward to the cast again, but hopefully we learned a few lessons the 1st time around. Her hand is looking better from the 1st surgery, but I still cannot see the
full correction that we are aiming for. As long as this procedure improves the appearance and function of her hand I am all for it. But, gosh it sure is hard watching her endure this.

Remember when I couldn't wait for her to say "momma", well now she says it A LOT. And if I don't answer she says it until I acknowledge her. But we have this really cute thing we do when she says "momma" , I say "yes, sweetie" and she then smacks her lips together like she is kissing me. Of course, I "kiss" her back and say "I love you Abbey". She now sends "kisses" to the boys and Madeline. It is the cutest thing in the world.
I love this little girl so much.

Lord, never let me tire of hearing the words "momma".