tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post79406482525467078..comments2023-05-01T08:20:46.348-07:00Comments on Oh Yes We Are!: First Few Days Homejunglemamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-20168301829444464112013-06-03T21:02:00.143-07:002013-06-03T21:02:00.143-07:00Good answers in retuгn of this querу ωіth ѕoliԁ ar...Good answers in retuгn of this querу ωіth ѕoliԁ argumеntѕ and telling everуthing about that.<br /><br /><br />Also viѕit my blog: <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/people/2784272" rel="nofollow">lloyd irvin</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-86232144727681184832013-02-16T14:46:24.983-08:002013-02-16T14:46:24.983-08:00Very gοod blog post. I definitely aρpreciаte thiѕ ...Very gοod blog post. I definitely aρpreciаte thiѕ wеbѕite.<br />Keep wгiting!<br /><br />Here is my page; <a href="http://bloggergear.com/payday-loans/" rel="nofollow">payday loans</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-30250629422858670792013-02-10T04:46:17.067-08:002013-02-10T04:46:17.067-08:00Outѕtandіng storу theгe. What happened after?
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Blogger is on the blink!<br /><br />Anyways. To help Paul adjust to the dog and help the dog accept Paul as part of the family, I would suggest having Paul feed the dog. <br /><br />He doesn't have to have contact with the dog at first, just put the food in the dish & put it down. This does a few things, 1) Shows your dog that Paul belongs there & is a member of the "pack" so he needs to accept Paul, 2) Gives Paul some control over the situation which will ease his fears of the dog.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, your dog is small, so once he stops barking at Paul, ask Paul to let the dog approach him, but don't ask him to pet the dog yet. <br /><br />I think once the dog stops barking at him and Paul sees the rest of the family interact, his fear will subside.<br /><br />BTW - Congratulations! I've enjoyed reading about this journey.<br /><br />~ NoelThe meanderings of a history houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650139679145322060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-39054621637927078572010-07-07T04:13:22.829-07:002010-07-07T04:13:22.829-07:00It's always amazed me how your children all LO...It's always amazed me how your children all LOOK like brothers and sisters . . . and seeing Anastasia and Paul with the others . . . well, they fit right in. They were obviously meant for your family. :)<br /><br />Anastasia looks so overwhelmed and sad, I hope she feels better soon. I know she'll get the love she needs there and can't wait to see that beautiful face light up in a truly joyful smile.Expat Momhttp://expatmom.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-67629433850003833642010-07-06T15:40:06.157-07:002010-07-06T15:40:06.157-07:00I'm imagining the kids are stunned; shocked; o...I'm imagining the kids are stunned; shocked; overwhelmed on so many levels. I would be, if I suddenly lived in a different home! Let alone a new language. I think taking Caleb and Rachel was so compassionate on your part. It must help a lot.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-90894566822835344412010-07-06T11:25:50.974-07:002010-07-06T11:25:50.974-07:00How cool and wonderful and blessed.How cool and wonderful and blessed.Siyang E Phoyadxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15327756492843577696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-73010480079693118762010-07-06T09:52:03.414-07:002010-07-06T09:52:03.414-07:00Oh, bless their hearts. You know better than I do...Oh, bless their hearts. You know better than I do--those first few weeks/months can be a hard transition. Before you know it it will feel like they have always been part of the family. It is amazing what love can do :-)Mama in Ugandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917910829934315863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-73048842251131190172010-07-06T08:40:28.714-07:002010-07-06T08:40:28.714-07:00I'm glad everyone is adjusting. Thanks for the...I'm glad everyone is adjusting. Thanks for the post and the pictures! I have been waiting to see everyone together. <br /><br />Jill in IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-25776967882835721432010-07-06T08:26:42.054-07:002010-07-06T08:26:42.054-07:00Praying you all settle in quickly together. Don&#...Praying you all settle in quickly together. Don't be suprised if Anastasia gets car sick too. Justin was terribly sick on the flight home and for several weeks got car sick too. Now I guess he is used to the car and doesn't get sick anymore.Kevin and Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150633223236062677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-76269289990388814492010-07-06T07:22:39.788-07:002010-07-06T07:22:39.788-07:00Air sick is just another form of motion sickness. ...Air sick is just another form of motion sickness. She will probably get car sick, too...if she got sick on the airplane. Do you know anything about car sickness? Dramamine is THE BEST for flights and car rides over an hour or so (there is a less-drowsy version now, but the original works better). As far as the car, the cooler the better...not sitting in a place in the car that has sunlight coming in, sitting in the front seat, having LOTS of cool air blowing on you, not doing ANYTHING in the car...just looking straight ahead.<br /><br />Loved seeing all these pics and hearing a tad of how it's going!HomeSchool Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620225421933695437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-17698234647476921262010-07-06T07:18:06.542-07:002010-07-06T07:18:06.542-07:00I used to get terribly air-sick, but then I grew o...I used to get terribly air-sick, but then I grew out of it sometime during my teen years. Maybe Anastasia will too? <br /><br />Great to see all of the photos - seems like you're having fun being all together at home again! I hope Anastasia's not feeling too sad - I'm praying that the adjustment will be easy for her and Paul.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824106851597894525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-6009473658033263932010-07-06T07:03:14.911-07:002010-07-06T07:03:14.911-07:00They are so beautiful. Love seeing all of the girl...They are so beautiful. Love seeing all of the girls together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-55284627510998283752010-07-06T06:38:05.402-07:002010-07-06T06:38:05.402-07:00My youngest son threw up on an airplane trip out t...My youngest son threw up on an airplane trip out to California when he was 4, so Anastasia isn't the only one. I knew at her age this would be tough for her, but I am praying for her to adjust quickly. I'm sure she will love her new home. How sad that Paul is so afraid of your animals. I wonder if he has had a bad experience or if he just hasn't been exposed to animals, so he's fearful. ? <br />Praying for you all. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494061549313899425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-24516522354092477542010-07-06T06:27:50.382-07:002010-07-06T06:27:50.382-07:00Christine, when we got home with our son Blake he ...Christine, when we got home with our son Blake he was terrified of our dog - a fear like I had never seen before. After several attempts we had him get used to the backend of the dog - where there are no teeth :0) Slowly but surely the fear went away. My guess was it took a little less than two weeks.<br /><br />Other bloggers of older children told me that part of the fear comes from stories to them that portray the dogs as mean. Another part of the fear may come from stories their peers tell them once they find out they are being adopted and the other kids are jealous. I don't know how much of this is true but maybe it will help give a little insight for you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524018893593294945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-51515403251855107892010-07-06T06:00:29.780-07:002010-07-06T06:00:29.780-07:00I could hardly wait to see the photos and read abo...I could hardly wait to see the photos and read about your new children, Christine, and you did not disappoint!! What a wonderful post! I can also see the sadness in Anastasia's eyes. I know she misses her friends, and they will miss her. Change can be so scary at times. I'm praying for both children to adjust quickly.Carol Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-30211134214183904762010-07-06T04:13:12.026-07:002010-07-06T04:13:12.026-07:00Perhaps getting her a stuffed animal dog and cat t...Perhaps getting her a stuffed animal dog and cat that looks like your dogs is the first step. Everything is so new so it'll take time.<br /><br />I bet they were pleasantly surprised to see your lovely home, yard and pool and mostly to meet their family.Tina in CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389744278715174313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-78743824652747801292010-07-06T02:15:48.475-07:002010-07-06T02:15:48.475-07:00Great update, glad to hear all is going fairly wel...Great update, glad to hear all is going fairly well. I may give Gio some Benadryl just to make sure. I have heard of others who have brought kids home that are air-sick. <br /><br />Looking out the 14th floor of the Garden Hotel over the masses of humanity down below!Sally-Girl!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15149755114322185870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-39593099804476926262010-07-06T01:35:43.091-07:002010-07-06T01:35:43.091-07:00I get horribly air-sick . Dramamine is advertised ...I get horribly air-sick . Dramamine is advertised to help...but itvis expensive. Next time buy regular benadryl. It is basically dramamine(with some other stuff added) and costs MUCH less. Take it about 30min before takeoff on an empty stomach. It really REALLY helps.<br />Once again REGULAR benadryl(i think itvsays allergy) not the kind for colds or flu.Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-22277712803898696092010-07-06T00:26:28.669-07:002010-07-06T00:26:28.669-07:00Nastia is really a cutie. Her tiny, shy smile brea...Nastia is really a cutie. Her tiny, shy smile breaks my heart. I hope she will adjust soon, I can't wait to see a big 32 teeth smile!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-76651429949461967342010-07-06T00:26:23.371-07:002010-07-06T00:26:23.371-07:00wow I cannot get over how much all your kids LOOK ...wow I cannot get over how much all your kids LOOK A LIKE if you didnt know it you would think they were all biolocically related!<br /><br />I hope that Anastasia will be able to feel the wonderful love you family as to offer! LOVED the shot of all the GIRLS <br /><br />LOoks like Paul has been there 4 years not days!Chelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045569846716531166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050633725503620582.post-82467942174623000892010-07-05T23:39:46.383-07:002010-07-05T23:39:46.383-07:00Great photos ~ thanks for sharing! Paul and Anast...Great photos ~ thanks for sharing! Paul and Anastasia are so blessed to have you and John there to help them during this transition to family life. And what a blessed family you have!<br /><br />~Laura :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516440893996083142noreply@blogger.com