Tuesday Morning
Baby Frances’ second day was more difficult than the first. She cried a lot more and at times was inconsolable. This is to be expected as she is in a state of shock or bereavement after leaving her caregivers. She has latched onto Crystal as her primary caregiver so Crystal constantly holds her and takes care of the feeding and cleaning. I am in more of a supporting role. If I have to hold her for a bit she won’t stop crying unless Crystal is in her view. She sleeps on the bed with us and will continue to do so at home for a time as we ease her transition. She seems to be most receptive to me in the morning just after she wakes up and likes to have her back and tummy rubbed. But when its time for that bottle it is Crystal who she wants. Though we do let her watch me make it up so I am part of it too. I think her previous home was more open air, she really likes to be taken outside. She especially seems to enjoy the hotel courtyard where the pool is. We have to remember that not only are we strangers to her and she cant know we mean to love and care for her but we also smell and sound differently. She is used to the sound of theVietnamese language, English must sound foreign to her. This will be even more pronounced when we return to the States. So we will be making it a very quiet homecoming and follow the experts’ advice which include limiting her contact with others in the beginning and slowly bringing her around.
9 comments:
LOVE hearing your updates. Congratulations...you are now a little closer to bringing the babe home! Thanks for giving us all a heads up on what to expect (eventhough we'll likely be in a different province)...the advice and descriptions are great! Good luck with your continuing journey!
C&F - she is beautiful and you all look so perfect together! I wish you guys could give Ben a special Birthday kiss today for us since you're over there... boo hoo.
Hi Daughter,
Just receieved the link from Heather, have looked and read, and cried over how beautiful she is, and how happy both you and Frank look.
I can hardly wait to meet her and hold her and for her to know how very happy we are to have been blessed with her.
Kiss her from her new Mema please.
God speed on the trip home and hope all goes well untill you start the last leg home.
Love Mom
You guys make a perfect family! I'm so happy for you. Let us know if there is anything we can do.-Kate
Okay, we are ready for another update. Throw us a bone here! Hope things are going a little better or as well as can be expected anyway. Love love the pics can't wait to see more. You couldn't hide the pride and happiness if you tried from the looks of those pics. We have it all posted on the white board at work. The labaratzzi promises to be good and give you all the space you need to cement the new fam. (as long as we get to see lots o pics.
Karen
Katie, we did send him a kiss and special wish on his birthday. Please please let it be soon for both you and DeaneAnne!
-Crystal
Hi Mom,
Glad you found your way to the blog! We will keep you posted.
-Crystal
Hi Rocket girl!
Are you missing work without me?
-Crystal
C&F
I love the pic in the pool. She is beautiful and looks so happy there. I hope things cont to go well and we appreciate all the updates you are sending our way. We will continue to pray for your family and for little Frances to cont to grow closer to you.
DeanAnne
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