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Sending hugs and encouragement your way!
I know how hard it can be during the adjustment period. I wonder if you can get some help with your other kids as you focus on Essie. Is it possible to put AP in daycare? Obviously I don't know your situation at all, but I do know how overwhelming it can be to have two kids who are each jealous of each ounce of attention you give the other.
I struggled through things with two newly-adopted girls for 3 months, and hiring a nanny finally saved me from losing my mind. If I had it to do over again, I would have begged someone to come over and help me early and often.
Another thing I would note is that Essie might be just about to turn a corner. My elder daughter became unusually clingy and infantile at one point, so I just held her and comforted her, and soon she began to come out of her shell and interact more normally (around the house, at least).
Good luck! I hope you feel a lot better very soon!
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Mom of Norma and Sara 
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6/06 began paper chase 
9/06 home study completed 
10/06 I-171
11/06 dossier completed
1/25/07 referral of Norma 
1/26/07 referral of Sara
2/23/07 DNA test x 2
3/6/07 It's a match x 2! 
4/23/07(?) out of FC
4/26-4/30 vist trip 
5/5 & 5/7 PA x 2 
5/24 "In" PGN 
6/15 resubmit after KO
8/31 OUT x 2! 
9/11 2nd DNA Auth
9/25 Pink! 
10-10 Visa appointment
10-10 Norma's birthday party in Guatemala! 
10-12 Norma and Sara are HOME!!! 
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Thank God for a smooth process in Guatemala 
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