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Our little one has been home two months. Even though she clung to me and wouldn't go to strangers on the second day with us, she still kept me at "arms-length" in many ways. She gets closer and closer all the time, and I celebrate the new trust she shows every day.
One of the techniques that she responded to most was "mirror-ing". We would repeat any noises or gestures that she made and she loved it. Even now she'll make a noise and then wait to see if we respond, if we do she smiles and keeps going with what she's doing. Just a check-in to see if we're still there and still love her, I guess.
The other think she loves is the "Maya Wrap" carrier. It lets her be close to me and at 20 lbs, I can carry her for hours without pain.
Janet
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Janet
www.mayasheartsong.blogspot.com
Praying for all the families and children waiting to be united forever.
3/2/05 Homestudy complete
3/23/05 I-171H
11/16/05 Baby Maya Leigh born
12/1/05 Switch to Guatemala
1/18/06 DNA results
2/4/06 Updated dossier
2/14/06 Lawyer picked up preapproval
4/7/06 Into PGN
????? Kicked out
5/26/06 Back into PGN
7/10/06 OUT 
7/31/06 Pink - Hip hip hooray!!
8/4/06 First time we held our angel
8/9/06 Home forever
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