Update on EK
A big accomplishment for EK is that she's riding the bus to and from school now! We started a couple weeks ago. It comes right outside our house and the bus driver and the aide are so sweet! The first morning was rough. She was really upset, which upset both Keith and me. I wasn't sure we had made the right decision, but we decided to try it one more morning. Keith took her out to meet the bus the 2nd morning and she walked right onto the bus without crying. I don't think she's ever adjusted so quickly to anything. We are so proud of her! We have to get her up at 6:30now, so she's ready at 7:10. It's early, but I'm thankful that Keith is here to help with our morning routine.
Another improvement for her has been sleeping. (Do I dare right this?) For months, she has been crying loudly for at least 30 minutes each night. It's really hard, especially when I'm not sure why she's so upset. Is she scared of something? Is she not tired? Does something hurt? Would she rather just stay up with us? Now that AK is here, it's difficult for me to sit in her room until she falls asleep. Usually I just put her in bed, leave and let her cry. I hate doing it this way, but I'm not sure what else to do. So, Keith's parents were here this past weekend and she had 2 rough nights. It took her forever to fall asleep AND she woke up in the middle of the night BOTH nights. I couldn't believe it! When I put her to bed Monday night, she hardly fussed at all and was quiet within 10 minutes. WOW! I was shocked and figured it was due to the lack of sleep from the past 2 nights. Well, every night this week, the trend has continued!! Hallelujah! It doesn't matter if Keith or I put her to bed. We let her climb into her bed, cover her up and leave the room. Nothing has changed. I still have her music play all night. It's still dark in her room. I haven't changed the routine beforehand. I am not sure why her attitude has changed, but I am so THANKFUL!!
I will post another update on her soon b/c we have her appointment with the neurologist next Wednesday and I have a parent/teacher conference next Friday.
Another improvement for her has been sleeping. (Do I dare right this?) For months, she has been crying loudly for at least 30 minutes each night. It's really hard, especially when I'm not sure why she's so upset. Is she scared of something? Is she not tired? Does something hurt? Would she rather just stay up with us? Now that AK is here, it's difficult for me to sit in her room until she falls asleep. Usually I just put her in bed, leave and let her cry. I hate doing it this way, but I'm not sure what else to do. So, Keith's parents were here this past weekend and she had 2 rough nights. It took her forever to fall asleep AND she woke up in the middle of the night BOTH nights. I couldn't believe it! When I put her to bed Monday night, she hardly fussed at all and was quiet within 10 minutes. WOW! I was shocked and figured it was due to the lack of sleep from the past 2 nights. Well, every night this week, the trend has continued!! Hallelujah! It doesn't matter if Keith or I put her to bed. We let her climb into her bed, cover her up and leave the room. Nothing has changed. I still have her music play all night. It's still dark in her room. I haven't changed the routine beforehand. I am not sure why her attitude has changed, but I am so THANKFUL!!
I will post another update on her soon b/c we have her appointment with the neurologist next Wednesday and I have a parent/teacher conference next Friday.
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