I feel like there has been a lot going on the past week.
As we once more welcomed change, and new experiences
all at the same time.
We don't have Halloween here in Jamaica,
but the girls still love to dress up so we did:).
We have a princess,
A mermaid.
A Mickey Mouse,
and a Jack O Lantern.
After a month plus of looking the social worker finally
found a home for Miss J. We took her in on a temporary
basis. She was really to "old" for us, but we didn't want
her just sitting in a hospital all alone, and we are thankful
for our time with her.
One Friday she was moved to a great home in Mobay.
I was thankful for the place she was going. I knew it,
knew it was run well, and was thankful and peaceful
that she would thrive in her time there with kids her
own age.
Wednesday night (Oct 31) we got a call. They had just
removed a newborn and had placement in Mobay, but
needed a place to keep her in MV until Friday when she
would ride with Miss J to Mobay to her new home there.
We (I) gladly welcomed her. Neiah came around quickly.
Miss J and Miss A didn't want anything to do with her.
Big D didn't pay her any mind:) So then we had 4 little girls:)
When she arrived the Social workers asked me to get
her to the Dr. first thing the next morning as she was
born premie, spent a bunch of time after her birth in the
NICU, then had never been back since her mom took
her out of the hospital and they wanted to make sure
everything was okay with her. So first thing the next day I took her
in for her 6 weeks shots (she hadn't had any vaccination thus far).
Lady S is 7 weeks and 7 lbs big:). She arrived with a NASTY rash
all over her body that was diagnosed as scabies
(its like lice for the skin, very contagious, very irritating).
NOT GOOD. Because of this new diagnosis no one would take her.
We collected the needed Rx to treat the scabies and began
the process to get her healed, while quarantining her here,
and scrubbing down everything she used over and over,
We also took preventative measures with the other babies washing
them with a special soap so they didn't get it.
Other then that she seemed to be healthy.
We PRAISE JESUS, that after her scabies treatment (x2)
some bathes with special soap, and the use of essential oils,
we are now on day 4 and she looks so much better, and we
are starting to see a not so miserable baby. She does love to be held,
and we can't really blame her. Lady S has had a very rough start to life.
Thankful for teens from church who are willing
to spend their weekends hanging out holding needy
babies so I can still get things done.
Prayers appreciated for Lady S that she can be fully healed,
and also that no other kids get it.
And super thankful for Aunties who are willing to work night
shifts on the weekend while she is here so I can still sleep:).
Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Blessings.
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