[sferrick]

Pretty sure you are Amy. We just got home with our daughter from HH and she too is being difficult about sleeping, but at nap times not bed time. She sleeps through the night, she might wake once and cry for 30-60 seconds and then falls back asleep, but she will not nap for more than 1 hour! Its so frustrating. I really dont think you are experiencing attachment disorder. Is she looking you in the eye's, snuggling with you, smiling at you? If so, then its not attachement disorder. But she may still be adjusting. Many times as adopted parents, we tend to over compensate for our adopted children thinking they need more...the end result is they forget the coping mechanisms they learned at the orphanage in regards to comforting themselves and they need these. All children need to learn how to comfort themselves. Take a big breath, and know you are a GREAT Mom. Take all the advise you see and do what works best for you. I let DD cry in stages, then I go in and tap her butt and then walk out again. I never pick her up and hold her, but I always let her know that i am there and that she is fine. If you pick her up, than that's what she is going to expect and she will use that to comfort her self and you will never get sleep and will not be good for your DD or for anyone else. God speed, Susie