Just a Little update
First I want to thank Diana for posting pictures for us. We can not seem to do that from here. We can post pictures to Facebook but for some reason not on Blogger. We are even having trouble emailing pictures.
First success of the day was our first and second dirty diaper! Boy were they good ones too! All she eats is rice cereal and formula so it is no wonder it took a couple days. We have tried other foods but she had not had anything like that before so having texture in her mouth is not something she likes yet. I am sure in no time she will be eating like a champ but for now we are just trying to keep things the same for her. So much has already changed in her little life.
I know people have said that babies in China like their bottles hot but I never imagined I would be giving a bottle to a baby that was this hot. I almost need a cardboard sleeve like they give you at Starbucks for her bottle. She loves it, they instantly make her sweat but she drinks a hot bottle in about 60 seconds if she is serious. The orphanage director said to make them like lava in consistency and she likes them the temperature of lava too. So we have started calling her bottles, lava bottles. And Jim is the master bottle maker, he has it down.
Night time has been our issue. The crib that we have in the room is just like the one that she was sleeping in and she is having none of that. We will get there, but for now I have to finish this post with a sleeping baby in my arms.
First success of the day was our first and second dirty diaper! Boy were they good ones too! All she eats is rice cereal and formula so it is no wonder it took a couple days. We have tried other foods but she had not had anything like that before so having texture in her mouth is not something she likes yet. I am sure in no time she will be eating like a champ but for now we are just trying to keep things the same for her. So much has already changed in her little life.
I know people have said that babies in China like their bottles hot but I never imagined I would be giving a bottle to a baby that was this hot. I almost need a cardboard sleeve like they give you at Starbucks for her bottle. She loves it, they instantly make her sweat but she drinks a hot bottle in about 60 seconds if she is serious. The orphanage director said to make them like lava in consistency and she likes them the temperature of lava too. So we have started calling her bottles, lava bottles. And Jim is the master bottle maker, he has it down.
Night time has been our issue. The crib that we have in the room is just like the one that she was sleeping in and she is having none of that. We will get there, but for now I have to finish this post with a sleeping baby in my arms.
Photo added by Diana!
Comments
Sounds like things are going well....and I love the newest pictures of your sweet girl!!
LOL at the sleeve for the bottle, yes, that would be a good idea! Isn't it crazy that they drink their bottles that hot?
Funny that you mentioned the whole food thing.... Reagan was the same way. We could not get her to eat anything except for cheerios and puffs. We tried everything and she was not having it. Although she did enjoy a few french fries the day we went to McD's!!
As soon as we got home, all bets were off...... she began to eat everything we put on her highchair tray. Fruits, veggies, meats, starches..... you name it, and she will eat it.
Give it some time, I am sure she will come around!
Hope you get some rest!
xoxo,
Lisa
You and Jim are such naturals, Cora!
Regarding the sleeping, Ruby never did sleep in a crib while we were in China. She was most comfortable in our arms and seemed to be reassured falling asleep and waking up face to face with us. She still asks to see my eyes as she falls asleep at naptime and bedtime. It's such a basic human need that our precious kids have missed out on in their earliest months and years. Chloe must surely be soaking up all your love and warmth that you have had stored up for her...and I know you and Jim are soaking up all that is Chloe as well! These are just the most awesome tender moments...oh Cora, you guys must just be pinching yourselves...Chloe is IN YOUR ARMS!!!
We are so incredibly happy for all three of you!
Much Love and (((Big Hugs))),
Amy and Family
Aunt Carol
Alyzabeth's Mommy
Oh those bottles! I remember them oh so well! And the joy of those dirty diapers! :) Loving your posts and so happy to see those smiles on your faces!
It is crazy how hot some of the babies drink their bottles! lol
Lava bottles sounds most fitting.
Aunt Carol