I Get To Be A Surrogate Grandma For Awhile

If you read my blog, you may remember their experience last summer – when they lived with us for several days with the anticipation of adopting a newborn baby boy.

Then the mother decided to keep him.

2-DSC_7122This picture of Kinza, Reuben, and Judi (our niece) was taken in early August when their hearts were sad – even though their faces were smiling – as they prepared to return to Wisconsin without a baby.

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Fast forward to December.

Due to circumstances, the baby’s mother has reconsidered and contacted Reuben and Judi last week. They immediately packed their bags and arrived at our house just after our Christmas celebration on Saturday night.

DSC_4146The little guy was in Hershey Medical due to RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) the past few days. This was the day he was discharged.

Because Judi texted me when they left the hospital, I was pacing like a nervous grandmother until they got here.

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DSC_4159Kinza is going to be a great big sister. In this photo her daddy is giving her the blanket to hold while he removes the baby’s coat.

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DSC_4160He will be five months old next week.

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DSC_4168Kinza looked cute with jelly on her mouth after lunch.

DSC_4170Love his little feet, toes, hands, and fingers.

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DSC_4176The most difficult part of having him here is that because of adoption recommendations, only Reuben and Judi are supposed to hold and cuddle him. I was not surprised when they told us that, because I have heard about that from other adoptive parents and grandparents.

It is important for adoptive parents to obey this guideline so the young child bonds with and learns to know his/her new parents.

DSC_4178If I took a video of this, you would see Kinza rocking the car seat because he was fussing a bit.

I am enjoying being a surrogate grandma until the real grandparents take over. 🙂

Oh, it is good to have these precious little ones in our house.