tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454146351199191506.post5112828043299352215..comments2023-04-06T07:26:09.995-04:00Comments on Ethiopian adoption journey: Being ready.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454146351199191506.post-54348316318165220112009-05-25T19:44:38.628-04:002009-05-25T19:44:38.628-04:00Who knows? Maybe it's something to do with my comp...Who knows? Maybe it's something to do with my computer. Since I can'trespond to your posts at this point, I'm going to respond here :)1) I'd love to participate in your bookcrossings "event." If you havepostage left, send me any book you think is good. I'll happily sendout a couple of my own and post on bookcrossings for you.2) I'm amazed that you are feeling so bonded to Charlie already. Ithink that's wonderful! I know it wouldn't be the same for me. I mightlove the idea of a child, but not love the child...know what I mean? Ihave talked with other moms (bio) who have said it took them anywherefrom a day to weeks to feel bonded to their children. Of course thereare moms who feel that bond instantly, but I was one of the former. Ittook me a couple of weeks to actually love Shane. It was a processthat happened moment by moment. Initially he was just this infant Iknew I needed to care for, but who was a stranger to me. Once Iclicked with him though...HOLY COW! I would've (and still would) giveanything for him.I knew I would likely never love another being asmuch as I loved that boy.I was talking to my other friend who just adopted and she saidsomething similar...initially she was just in awe of actually having ababy there and trying to sort out how to care for him. Now, a coupleof weeks later she finds she's falling in love. All that to say, don'tbe surprised if the reality is different than the expectation. Youvery well may be absolutely in love with Charlie already, but shouldyou find you're not, don't sweat it. That's normal too :)Anyhoo, I'm soooooooo excited for you and can't wait to see the firstpictures of you and Charlie together!Hugs,~Me<br /><br />(Michelle J)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454146351199191506.post-55576423642703664082009-05-25T19:25:39.032-04:002009-05-25T19:25:39.032-04:00The best advice for plane travel was to wrap up lo...The best advice for plane travel was to wrap up lots of toys she hasn't seen before (that shouldn't be too hard) and give her one every once in awhile. Easy things that you'd get at a five and dime. Heck, I'll even bring some to the shower. Basically keep her occupied. You might want to think now about a "lovey," something small (not too small) and warm she can hold onto and sleep with. Now buy two. No guarantee that she'll take to it, but it might be comforting...What else? silly faces. Make lots of them. Different textures.....danicuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454146351199191506.post-37636323356937792162009-05-25T19:09:48.078-04:002009-05-25T19:09:48.078-04:00I am so happy for you! I almost cried while readin...I am so happy for you! I almost cried while reading this post. <br /><br />People down south can be comically honest. You really can't get mad because their hearts are so geniunely kind most of the time. Please keep it coming, I'm taking notes.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930188733009906167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454146351199191506.post-72801727223276671672009-05-25T16:17:17.260-04:002009-05-25T16:17:17.260-04:00Awww man. You got me all teary eyed with this gre...Awww man. You got me all teary eyed with this great post!! Darn it all to heck. <br /><br />Ya. Ok thanks cashier lady! That cracked me up!Sha Zam-https://www.blogger.com/profile/11705917883828933628noreply@blogger.com