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Isabel came home at 9 months and definitely showed signs of attachment issues. Her behavior was more what I expected from a toddler. I highly recommend these books: "Toddler Adoption: A Weaver's Craft" and "Attaching in Adoption." Are you tired of others not getting it? I get tired of others comparing Isabel's behavior to their children's behavior. Hello - I have 5 birthchildren. It's not like I've never raised a child before and don't have anything to compare her behavior to. All her negative behavior seems to be multiplied by 10 compared to a child who joined the family at birth. It can be exhausting. She throws tantrums - and I mean TANTRUMS - with hitting and kicking and screaming. She can keep it up a LONG TIME before she wears herself out. Any little thing can set her off and it's totally unpredicatable. Wht sets her off one day maynever set her off any other day.
Blessings!
Shelly
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Homeschool Mom to 5
I-600A 8/9
Fingers 8/27
HS done 9/16
Referral 9/21 - b. 8/22 Girl!
Dossier & POA to Guat 10/10
171H issued 11/2
In FC in Oct.
Wonderful Visit 11/17-11/21
DNA auth. 11/29
DNA test & FC interview 12/7
Match 12/27
Preapproval 1/3
Great Visit 1/25-1/30
Exited FC 2/15
PGN 2/21
Out! 3/30
BC requested 4/5
BC 5/2
Submitted for Pink 5/8
PINK 5/10
Embassy Appt. 5/17
Home 5/19!
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