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Well tommorow morning we pick our daughter up and she doesnt go back to FC
until Friday night, yes finally she is sleeping where she belongs!!!! How am I feeling you ask, well I am happy, excited and nervous because I'm not sure how she'll settle but i'm sure everythign will be fine. I brought her, her christmas day dress today and it's george, i'll post photos on or near abouts christmas day. Happy Christmas everybody and Happy new year. Thanks for being there for me these last 10 months. April |
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"April & Stewart" wrote in message ... Well tommorow morning we pick our daughter up and she doesnt go back to FC until Friday night, yes finally she is sleeping where she belongs!!!! YAY!!!! How am I feeling you ask, well I am happy, excited and nervous because I'm not sure how she'll settle but i'm sure everythign will be fine. I'm sure it will be fine as well! It's all almost over, and things will definitely get better, I'm sure. Less stress all around, and you'll have her back with you in no time at all now. I brought her, her christmas day dress today and it's george, i'll post photos on or near abouts christmas day. Please do! Last pictures I saw of her (a looong while back) she was so beautiful, so a pretty little dress - I can only imagine. I do look forward to pictures! Happy Christmas everybody and Happy new year. Same to you and your family! Thanks for being there for me these last 10 months. For me, it's been ups and downs reading and following along with you and Joanna. I remember when you first came on (that I remember, anyways) with all the concerns and thoughts. It seems like just yesterday, but I guess it's been closer to a year and a half? Still definitely hoping for all the best for all 3 of you! April |
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"April & Stewart" wrote in message ... Well tommorow morning we pick our daughter up and she doesnt go back to FC until Friday night, yes finally she is sleeping where she belongs!!!! How am I feeling you ask, well I am happy, excited and nervous because I'm not sure how she'll settle but i'm sure everythign will be fine. I brought her, her christmas day dress today and it's george, i'll post photos on or near abouts christmas day. Happy Christmas everybody and Happy new year. Thanks for being there for me these last 10 months. Hope you're having a lovely time with her. I'm sure everything will be fine too! Debbie |
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"April & Stewart" wrote in message
... Well tommorow morning we pick our daughter up and she doesnt go back to FC until Friday night, yes finally she is sleeping where she belongs!!!! How am I feeling you ask, well I am happy, excited and nervous because I'm not sure how she'll settle but i'm sure everythign will be fine. I brought her, her christmas day dress today and it's george, i'll post photos on or near abouts christmas day. Happy Christmas everybody and Happy new year. Thanks for being there for me these last 10 months. April Hi April, I don't post here much (don't have a lot of advice to offer) but I wanted to say I've been following your story with admiration. I think the way you've dealt with this very difficult and distressing situation shows you have the strength and wisdom to make a wonderful mother. Hope you have a very happy Christmas and New Year, Liz |
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Hi and thanks everyone for replying.
Well last night went okay considerign it was confussing for Joanna although I put Joanna down at 7pm and she finally went off about 7.20pm and then she was up again at 11pm until 2.45 am but like I say it was a confusing time for her, she then slept until 8.30 am. She was so funny because she just came alive last night and there was no way she was going back to sleep no matter what I tried but at least she wasnt misrable with it but in fact was in a lovely mood which helped if you know what I mean. Can't wait until next week now when we have her 2 nights and 2 full days, it's really upon us now and i'm so excited but also a bit nervous. April "Liz" wrote in message ... "April & Stewart" wrote in message ... Well tommorow morning we pick our daughter up and she doesnt go back to FC until Friday night, yes finally she is sleeping where she belongs!!!! How am I feeling you ask, well I am happy, excited and nervous because I'm not sure how she'll settle but i'm sure everythign will be fine. I brought her, her christmas day dress today and it's george, i'll post photos on or near abouts christmas day. Happy Christmas everybody and Happy new year. Thanks for being there for me these last 10 months. April Hi April, I don't post here much (don't have a lot of advice to offer) but I wanted to say I've been following your story with admiration. I think the way you've dealt with this very difficult and distressing situation shows you have the strength and wisdom to make a wonderful mother. Hope you have a very happy Christmas and New Year, Liz |
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"April & Stewart" wrote in message
... Hi and thanks everyone for replying. Well last night went okay considerign it was confussing for Joanna although I put Joanna down at 7pm and she finally went off about 7.20pm and then she was up again at 11pm until 2.45 am but like I say it was a confusing time for her, she then slept until 8.30 am. She was so funny because she just came alive last night and there was no way she was going back to sleep no matter what I tried but at least she wasnt misrable with it but in fact was in a lovely mood which helped if you know what I mean. Can't wait until next week now when we have her 2 nights and 2 full days, it's really upon us now and i'm so excited but also a bit nervous. April Have you chatted with her foster parents to see what her normal sleeping schedule is? Does she normally wake at night? You are probably right, in that sleeping in a new place is throwing her schedule out of whack. It's also really hard when they are awake in the middle of the night, and so dang cute about it. Laughing, smiling, flirting, wanting to play and be entertained...but I'd caution you against giving in to that. Keep the lights low/off, don't talk to her or play with her -- perhaps offer her a bottle and rock her gently, and put her back in bed. The middle of the night needs to be dark and boring, not bright and entertaining. She may cry, which will be hard for you, but she has to realize that night time is for sleeping, even at this new and unusual location. I'd guess that this part would be the hardest on you, since you aren't used to having her full time or overnight yet, and you may be afraid to make her mad or that she won't bond with you and love you if you let her cry...but that's not true. She will bond and love you, even if you are "mean" and make her sleep at night! Just remind yourself that if she hadn't been in foster care, you would be treating her a certain way and enforcing certain rules, and don't give in to the tempation to spoil her, just because you haven't been able to have her full time since she was born. Hugs April. I'm so pleased for all of you that this horrible time is finally coming to a close. -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys -- 01/03/03 Addison Grace -- 09/30/04 Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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