On Friday morning's we visit the Da Nang baby orphanage. They have only 10 children at a time, from new born babies up to 2/3 years. but hopefully/usually they get adopted by this time.
All the kids are developing typically (no disabilities), so we go just to give them extra attention, play games, give cuddles.
The kids in their room
This little baby is aparrently 3-4 months old, I thought she looked tiny and they explained that she was born weighing only 1000g. (I assume probably born premmie, but couldn't confirm that. Thinking about how much care and support in NICU our kids get when born that early - this little girl spent 2 or 3 days in hospital, then came to the orphanage. They all kind of thought probably she would die being so young and tiny, but she rallied! I am very impressed by her health and growth now!
All very cute, I am glad they do not suffer disabilities! Love fun & and attention the best thing they can have!
ReplyDeleteHey Lucy, love your blog! Age can be a fluid and seemingly unimportant detail in Vietnam. Many kids, especially in the orphanages don't have records of their birthdays, and be careful with some kids who are a little older. Asking the age can be confusing unless very specific, as sometimes they will add the 9 months of gestation to age of child.
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