The cold that totally kicked my ass for an entire week seems to finally be fading. The residual cold-medicine induced fogginess seems to be making it hard for me to string together a coherent post about anything that is not phlegm related.
Every once in a while, I like to put up a thread asking for reader’s questions to me. This is going to be one of those posts.
As you may have noticed, I am excessively bad at answering questions in my comments and/or by email, so ask now or forever hold your peace.
Any question is ok to ask, but I reserve the right to avoid those that may get me into trouble. Heh.
I have a question for you, because I’m going to be giving birth in less than two months and find myself a bit freaked out by the whole thing: How do you retain a sense of self while being a mother? Has it gotten easier over time?
Question 1: How has M dealt with the massive changes in her life with L joining the family?
Question 2: What’s the current thought on M’s school for next year?
Question 3: With A working so late, when do you find time to slow down?
What has surprised you about your adoption experience so far? Something you did not expect? Something you anticipated but didn’t happen?
I also am very curious to hear your thoughts on going from one child to two…
A few months back you mentioned there might be SOMETHING BIG happening for your family, but you didn’t offer details. Has that passed or might we be hearing more about in future posts?
I second egypt4′s question! and another question- I understand the importance of living a diverse life- how do I bring lots of different people into our life without stalking people at the grocery store- how do I initially make the conection?
thanks!
Meg
There aren’t a lot of Chinese-American families blogging about adopting from China, although it can’t be too uncommon… what’s your theory behind the lack of visibility?
Everyone seems to be asking important questions. I’m going to go light!
1. Can you share your fave quick and easy dinner recipe.
2. What is your dream vacation.
3. What 3 things would I find in your dream house (for instance, for me it’s a side entrance mud room, 2 car garage and walk in pantry!lol)
4. What are your “break the bank” can’t resist weaknesses that are somewhat on the frivolous side (a handbag, frivolous, slap me!!lol)? For instance, for some it’s shoes or bags, others jewellery, etc.
Julie
Are you planning on going back to China for visits as the kids get older? If so, at what ages?
I remember reading about L’s attachment issues with Mr A. How has that panned out so far? Is she fully bonded with him now?
Well, you already have enough fabulous questions to keep you busy for several years, so I’ll ask one that you can answer quickly-or expand on if you choose
What are your current top 5 CDs? (I’ve been wanting to do this as a sidebar, so I’m seriously interested in people’s responses) ~lmc
Can you post the link to the online group you mentioned earlier for families with bio and adopted kids?
Have you started talking about adoption with L (and/or M?) Will you use a lifebook or just do it off the cuff?
We were in China around the same time as you, bringing home a ten-month-old daughter. I’ve started trying to write a lifebook, but I think many of the concepts are still beyond her (she’s 17 months). But I don’t want to wait so long that it feels awkward or out-of-the-blue for her. I don’t want to underestimate what she can understand right now.
Our agency recommended telling the child’s story from day one, to help the parents get used to it. But I feel like my husband and I need to get together on the terms we use and the events we include before I start talking. Hence I’m hung up on the lifebook …
I’m curious to hear where you’re at with all of this.
I don’t know if you’ve answered this before, but did you get the video camera, camera or answer to the questions you sent in the care package?