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01-14-2008, 09:54 PM
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new to this group
We are adopting a little girl from Guatemala, so I usually visit the Guatemala forum. Although we received our little girl's referral at 1 week, she is now 27 months. As a older child/toddler, I'm eager to prepare myself to help ease her transition from the orphanage she has been in, to our family and our home. I've done lots of reading, but would appreciate any advice you may have on this. Fortunately, our process is finally moving along to a happy ending
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#2
01-14-2008, 10:20 PM
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Welcome!
I would recommend reading "attaching in adoption" and Parenting with Love and Logic.
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Happily married for 11 years.  Adoptive mom of 12 Year Old Austin  Finalized 12-08-05  http://amyanneclogs.blogspot.com/
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01-15-2008, 04:45 AM
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Congratulations! Our daughter (who is now 6) came to our family when she was around the same age your daughter will be (E was 30 months).
I would recommend reading "Toddler Adoption: The Weaver's Craft" written by Mary Hopkins Best. I really enjoyed reading it, I learned a lot from it and it was on my nightstand for a few years because I reffered to it so much.
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01-15-2008, 04:54 AM
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Hello,
We brought our older son home at 30 months too - my suggestions would be to treat her as if she is a lot younger than what she is. Also second The Weaver's Craft, and also Becoming a Family. Carry her in a sling or Ergo as much as you can...and enjoy! Karyn
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Mom to bio dd - age 16 - Mom to adopted ds - age 10 - Waiting to adopt #3 from South Africa December 2005 - Began Homestudy May 2006 - Homestudy approved -  June 2006 - Profile in South Africa July 2006 - waiting for a referral!!!!!! Nov 2006 - Referral - it's a boy!!!! Dec 27th - leave for SA! the countdown begins.... January 22nd - Home in Canada with new baby boy.  
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01-15-2008, 05:05 AM
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I was going to suggest a sling too (it's early here and I'm still half-asleep). Also I would suggest (at least think about) putting her back on a bottle to promote bonding (maybe just once a day). I did not do this and reallly really wish I had. Just my suggestion though so take it for the $.02 it's worth
! Again congratulations and best wishes.
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"One life you get to do what you should" - U2 Mom to 3 great sons (ages 10, 13, 18) and one miracle by adoption (It's a girl 7)
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