Sunday, August 31, 2008

Overstimulation!!!!

Today we decided to hit the pool for one last time before the end of summer. We knew it was probably too soon for OE, and we planned to make it a quick trip. We were right! She was majorly overstimulated! She got so excited & was flopping all over the place. She had no clue about how to hold her body in the water or anything. People were looking at us like we were crazy. As bad as this sounds, I was so glad we experienced the overstimulation. She has been doing so well...almost too well, & it showed me that we are doing things right by making things as simple & small as possible. It also helped us to see that she does have the capacity to react negatively to stimulation. Hope this makes sense. We came home & gave a relaxing bath & a massage with lotion & she's feeling much better. She feels so comfortable in our home & with us. It's such a blessing. For now, we'll just take things slow & keep things small & enjoy our new family! God is so good!

7 comments:

Charisa said...

Hey...Loved the pool pic..I know what you mean about not knowing what to do in the pool..Abenezer does a dead man's float everytime! If he has a ring, he's okay..if he doesn't..it's dead man's float again!

He call swimming 'wanna' Does Eyerus

Coffeybunny said...

Glad all is well, even managing overstimulation!

Sunny said...

Just wanted to let you know what a blessing your blog is. We are waiting for a baby boy from Ethiopia. I love reading your positive attitude and your recap of what sounds like an amazing experience.

Sunny

Our journey said...

Karey, you always have such a positive take on everything. Your walk with God is sure evidenced in your life.

Amy

Unknown said...

I am completely in love with her! We HAVE to get these girls together. Maybe a summer picnic in Maine next year.

Holly Peete said...

she will be a water baby by next summer!!

Eastiopians said...

That does make sense. Wonderful to hear that life is good!