The Seventh Inning Stretch......

The last look back at the babyhouse

(Sorry for the delay in posting this entry- it’s been a little hectic!)
It’s been 7 weeks and Nathaniel Rhodes has FINALLY come home! Technically, he isn’t allowed out of town yet (another week?) but he can now live with us in our apartment here in Karaganda. In all honesty, it’s been the perfect way to have him adjust to another environment since the apartment is small and very quiet. It’s just about childproof since there isn’t much furniture and only a few electrical outlets to cover. There’s no crib but it’s nice having him sleep with me (for now, I promise!).

Going to the Baby House for the final time was a little sad for me. Although I am extremely excited to have Nate with me morning, noon, and night, I know I will miss the Baby house, his caretakers, and the other babies. Nate and I had tea and cake with the caretakers, got detailed feeding and sleeping instructions from Nate’s Baby House doctor (Dr Love), took our final pictures and said our goodbyes. Maybe we’ll see them again in a year or two... we’ll see!
Nate’s first car ride went smoothly (except the fact that they don’t have car seats!) and he took in his new environment surprisingly well. His eyes were wide open scanning our little apartment, everything is new for him including the fact that it is really quiet as opposed to his Baby House room full of screaming babies with multiple caretakers in and out of his room.
When we got to the apartment, it was time for his afternoon nap (they got 4, two hour naps a day at the Baby House- I think I’ll wean him off so many but wait ‘til I get home). As we laid in the bed he couldn’t stop laughing and playing, it was very sweet; he finally fell asleep a little later than his usual time and I had to wake him up at 7PM for dinner- he didn’t like that and I think he forgot where he was but as soon as I put him down on the living room mat with all his familiar toys, he was all smiles and laughter.
He ate, played, had a bath (he LOVES the water) and was ready for bed at 9:30, no problem. So far, he’s been sleeping like a champ while I’m wide awake and continuously checking in on him.
Welcome to motherhood, I guess.
Wish us luck!Linda