Update!

On Friday evening, we received an email with an update on Kellin.  While we were disappointed not to receive any new pictures, we were encouraged by the information in the update.  Previously, all of his information stated how he mostly cried in his crib, didn't like to be touched, and was usually sad.  Our last update in May also said that he was working on standing and was not talking.  Now here is our update (the questions in bold were the ones we sent):

Is he in good health?

He’s healthy, development well. Except his special need (blindness) he’s very healthy and well featured. 

What does he like to eat and drink?

He likes to drink formula and eat cracker. His main food is formula with cracker and all kinds of baby food, such as noodle soup, mashed potato, mashed pumpkin, mashed sweet potato. Mashed Chinese yam; steamed eggs, apple juice, banana, etc. 
Does he sleep in a crib or a bed?

He sleeps in a toddler bed. 
What does he like to play with?

Most of time, he likes to play alone. He likes to fiddle with his lips to make noise, touch his eyes and face gently. If you give him a toy, he will touch it, get to know what form it is. He will also gently beat the toy. In his bed, he will move his body with the music. He can stand and dance by holding onto bed handrail. 

Does he like to be near other children?

He doesn’t really like to play with other children. He’s insecure. But he giggles when he hears other children’s noise. He can recognize which direction the sound comes from. 
Does he crawl or walk?

He can crawl well. He needs some assistance to walk a few steps. He can stand up himself by holding onto handrail, happily clap his hands and turn his head around. 
Does he say any words?

He can understand simple directions. He can make noise like “en”, “ah”, “ba”, etc. Sounds like singing. He’s very sensitive with other people’s noise. He has very acute hearing. He can understand if it’s praise or blame through nanny’s tone. He sometimes also says “mama”. 
What makes him happy?

He likes other to touch his neck gently, giggle him and kiss him. He likes to hear others talk to him gently. Likes his nanny play and laugh with him. He’s happy and giggles. 
What makes him sad?

He doesn’t like other comment or yell at him or all the sudden take him away from him bed will make him very insecure and cry out loud. 

He sounds like he's made some good progress in the last few months!  We were especially excited to read that he seems happier and more engaged with people.  We also got updated measurements, and while he is still very tiny (just under 20 pounds), he has gained about 1/2 pound since May, so at least he is not losing any more weight.  Overall, we felt very encouraged by the update.