[TaraL]

Our daughter was the same way but she was already 12.5 months when we got her. I remember her not being able to control her head and when you picked her up you had to hold her head like a newborn. I would say that after 2 weeks this changed tremendously. Also, the muscles in her legs were like jello and she couldn't even stand. Again, this improved by the time we got home from China. Olivia also only weighed 15.5 lbs in China at 12.5 mos old and never got out of 16 lbs until she was about 17 mos. old. She wore 6-9 month clothes forever.

Olivia is now 3.5. She is still a peanut and her 2t clothes are still baggy. She is developmentally advanced in every way and is extremely healthy. She hasn't even gone to a doctor in 2 years except for well baby check ups!

I think what you are seeing is very normal orphanage development. I honestly don't know how much good info you will get from a doctor in China either. Is there any parents in your adoption group (or other groups at the same hotel) that have adopted before and know more about this? Perhaps they could help. Please keep us updated.