[Waiting4Skip]

Skip too do some weird things and we're convinced it's just conditioning. He too will play VERY QUIETLY in his crib after he wakes up - sometimes for as long as an hour, before he gives the "Ah-ra" call....His catch all phrase for either his 24-year-old brother or his Poppa to come to him! We were told the children have bedtimes and naptimes that are cast in stone in the Baby Home. They aren't taken from their cribs until a certain time, and they nap at the exact same time every day, and go to be exactly at the same time as well. No straying at all from the schedule. If the children aren't tired when put in the cribs, they learn really quick to just lie or sit very quietly until they fall asleep and if they wake up early, they must be quiet until the caregivers come for them at the specified time. When we first got Skip, he would cry without fail each and every time we put him in his bed. Actually, it wasn't a cry, it was a yell - foor all of about 3-5 minutes. Then without warning he'd stop and begin to babble and play with his stuffed animals, soft book, etc. before drifting happily off to sleep. Our translator told us that with 13 roommates all his life, there was likely at least one child who would be crying, which often started the others screaming. We picked him up at the Baby Home almost 3 months ago now and he almost never does it, but if he is OVERTIRED he will start the screaming thing. I'd say he only does it 2x a week total for naps and bedtime. As one of the other posters said, if you are really worried however, have him evaluated to at least put your mind to ease and as another proster said, you're likely just going through the "new mommy" thing. If others are filling your mind with ideas, just stop listening and follow your heart... They mean well but don't let them get to you. Enjoy this wonderful time with your new son!

Judy