tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post6291733203220913653..comments2023-07-08T05:44:42.065-06:00Comments on Contents of My Heart: Sleep and AdoptionMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487340922585988224noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-33904057689574700122009-01-19T10:56:00.000-06:002009-01-19T10:56:00.000-06:00Hey Maria, we've had a few rough nights but nothin...Hey Maria, we've had a few rough nights but nothing like you are experiencing. I do know the frustration you are feeling, it's just in a different area, eating! Hudson has texture issues and it's so frustrating because I want him to eat and realize he can try foods that he can't just swallow. So since we're both having a big frustrating adoption problem I'm going to pray for you every time I get frustrated with Hudson's texture issue. So just know you're going to really be prayed for! <BR/><BR/>Also, we went to the Vanderbilt International Adoption Clinic and LOVED it. They were very helpful and informative. They only see internationally adopted children so I'm sure they have dealth with many children who have sleep problems. E-mail me if you want me to get their info. for you.Lindsey Carneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870974805915793394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-2942985294021825312009-01-18T23:11:00.000-06:002009-01-18T23:11:00.000-06:00No advice from me unfortunately. I would have long...No advice from me unfortunately. I would have long ago turned to drugs for myself, and my kid, if I was as sleep deprived as you! Hope you get some sleep soon! - elizabethElizabeth and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175767122446882661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-72701123606122078422009-01-18T22:05:00.000-06:002009-01-18T22:05:00.000-06:00Also, what if you did not try to start getting her...Also, what if you did not try to start getting her down at 7? What if you did your normal stuff and not even attempt until much later, like 10? I found when I started too early, I wasted too much time and got way overly frustrated. Then when I didn't even try bedtime til later, it worked out so much better.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397746059542551997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-10501518924644996402009-01-18T22:02:00.000-06:002009-01-18T22:02:00.000-06:00Have you tried having her sleep in the swing? Or a...Have you tried having her sleep in the swing? Or a bouncy seat in the crib?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397746059542551997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-57694914386371296682009-01-18T21:50:00.000-06:002009-01-18T21:50:00.000-06:00Have you tried using a "lovey"? Small blanket tha...Have you tried using a "lovey"? Small blanket that you carry around in your shirt, or sleep with yourself for a couple days and then leave with Ellie at night so she can smell mommy? It was helpful with Toby and Mia...they also had a specific CD that they rocked to every night and then I left it on repeat until they were OUT. I don't know why, but James Taylor's greatest hits worked wonders for my kids! I had friends that tried it when they saw how it instantly calmed them down, and it worked on their kids too :) Hang in there!Hilary Marquishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074833890977655054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-80593230518652142832009-01-18T21:39:00.000-06:002009-01-18T21:39:00.000-06:00Oh Maria, I'm sorry to hear you guys are having su...Oh Maria, I'm sorry to hear you guys are having such a hard time. You must be exhausted and that sure does make it hard to be the best parent you can. I am definitely not a 'been there done that' adoption friend... but I do think you are wise to talk to someone who knows more about attachment than your pediatrician might. I'll be sending many prayers your way!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16626578863532524793noreply@blogger.com