Her Nana, Papa Chuck and Great Aunt Norma are here to celebrate with her. Along with the rest of us, I think they are smitten with her too. She had great fun eating her birthday cake and opening gifts.
We are just amazed at Ruthey's progress since coming home. Within three days of being with us, she rolled over. After about a week, she was saying "da da" and "ma ma". Within two weeks, she was trying to pull up. Now, she's doing her best to crawl. She scoots around; however, she moves backward. It's precious! Before too long, she'll be running! We are just in awe of how far she has come in such a short time. One of our favorite things.... she says "Lola". Lola is our miniature weenie dog. We just can't believe it!! Now... as I type, her Nana and Aunt Norma are pretending to cough and Ruthey is mimicking them. Ruthey will cough and just laugh. Goodness knows we don't need another drama queen :).
Many of you have asked why I haven't updated the blog. I have to tell you; I've been just a little busy. I promise to do my best to update it once a week. The jetlag has been a little rough this week.
Please pray for Ruthey's sleep. She does great at taking her naps in her crib during the day; however, nighttime is a different story. She cries and cries for us to just hold her. It's as if she's scared we are going to leave her. We just can't let her "cry it out". We feel she's been crying it out way too long and we'll just work through this. It will not last forever! If any of you have any experience with adoption and this issue, please let us know. We would greatly appreciate advice from other adoptive parents.
Grateful to HIM!!
Greg and Kim
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| Breakfast time!! |
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| Ruthey with Uncle Buddy's special forces cap. |
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| Ruthey's birthday cake |
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| Publix gave Ruthey her very own personal cake. |
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| Sorry this is blurry, but... YUM YUM!! |
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| Her very first baby doll :) |
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| What a mess!! She loved the cake and was very upset when we took it away. We didn't want her to get sick. |
Kim, it can be so hard when they are crying. Hudson did pretty good with his sleeping, but when he would get upset in the night, I would go in and rub his back. He also fell asleep on me every night and there were some nights I would just get him up and let him lay on me until he fell back to sleep. I never let him cry it out either. Ruthie is precious!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kim. :0) I have much to share, but don't want to overwhelm you here on your blog. Please look me up on the database for the group and give me a call if you would like. We are still 'transitioning' with Emma. It is a journey and currently, she is not in her crib. :0) Just love on Ruthey and reassure her - "Mama and Dada love you, you are save with us, you can trust us." She is surrounded by so much love and I am sure she will feel secure soon. :0) Praying for you guys. Blessings, Lee Ann
ReplyDeletewell my adoption with the girls wasn't as young as Ruthey is, but with my very first baby Clover (after the girls of course, lol) I had loads of people tell me all sorts of things about how to get the baby to sleep and I'd say let her cuddle with you if that's how she's happiest... she won't stay like that forever - she is your little girl, enjoy these cuddles while you have it!
ReplyDeleteI've found that when we were moving and staying in hotels, visiting family, battling jetlag, etc. over the last few months, that some nights Clover just wanted to sleep in a cuddle... this isn't normal for her, but it didn't last. I'm with you, I can't let her "cry it out" despite loads of ppl in the world saying that it's the best way and it works for them... Clo is a happy baby and she usually sleeps well (like Ruthey does at naptime) I feel like if she is crying, then something's not right. Sometimes just picking her up and cuddling her a bit more helps and I can lay her back down, & once in a while I have to lay down with her... You've really just got to do that works for you and Ruthey. It sounds like you already sense that she is having a bit of separation anxiety - praise the Lord for momsense! I'm sure you are already acting on your gut instincts I will pray for the peaceful transition for Ruthey <3 thanks so much for keeping up with your blog as much as you have through the process, I remember when you told me about yall's adoption plans 4 1/2 years ago in Clarksville, what a miracle and blessing to see the Lord at work!
love, Jacqueline