© 2002, The Purdys

November 11, 2002
Well, we finally had some pictures professionally taken. They're in Haley's gallery. She was an absolute doll! She didn't start crying until right before the last pose, but the photographer did an excellent job keeping her occupied so he could get the last one done. We're going to shoot for another professional photo op right after Christmas, so look for more.

Haley's doing well. She's really beginning to become a snuggle bug. She loves to burrow into Mommy's chest, lay her head down and just look contentedly into space. She's such a sweet baby, and is easily soothed by our voices. If she's crying, and Kelsee starts talking to her from across the room, she'll stop and try to turn her head in that direction. It's really very sweet.

As for the hydrocephalus, things appear to be stable for the time being. The soft-spot seems to have filled out somewhat, and the ridges caused by the overriding skull plates seem less defined. We're hoping that her head will now begin to grow normally soon. She gets the next round of her Hepatitis B vaccine tomorrow, as well as a checkup with her pediatrician. We'll keep you posted of developments.