Friday, September 14, 2012

First day back together: not so sure about "mommy"


Zeia has grown up quite a bit in just 2 weeks.  She was tired when they brought her in and I really think she is attached to the nannies.  She seemed okay for me to take her but there were nowhere near the smiles from our visit last month.  We played for a few minutes and I could tell she was tired so I fed here and let her focus on my face as long as she could.  She was out in 5 minutes or less.  She slept face down on my chest and we both rested on the couch since of course I was the only visiting parent.  After about an hour, she woke up 50/50.  she didnt recognize where she was but she was happy to be in my face and started playing with my mouth.  We had tummy time, and she seems frustrated that she can't crawl yet.  I pulled out the favorites, the mirror block was still fun to her but not like last time.  She was more interested in being held, hitting things together, and looking at the plant.  She still made good eye contact but it did not result in immediate smiles :(

(the attached photo pretty much sums up her thoughts on the visit, although she is still pretty darn cute even not smiling) lol
How long are you here this time woman??


Overall, it was a good visit.  I put her on her back to put socks on and she started to cry right away.  So - although not as smiley, she is still interested in attention. It is taking some getting used to on my part.  She played with the wrapper from the banana crackers I brought, and was more interested in putting the crackers in MY mouth than hers. I think she was trying to tell me she wanted certain things by slapping me on the shoulder while staring at them?  I dunno, it was a lot to take in over just an hour.  I am sure nothing is wrong, but there is an adjustment period that seems to be needed so maybe it is good I am here early.  It seems we will need to re-bond for sure because she is starting to really be comfortable in what is familiar to her...

1 comment:

  1. Hi, My name is Brigette I am so excited for your family. Your daughter is beautiful. I have a few adoption questions for you. My husband and I are also adoption from Ethiopia. I was wondering if you would email me or if I could email you?

    brigette_engel@yahoo.com

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