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To tell you about my first night with my son?

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BangPippleGo · 11/01/2018 07:22

Ok awful use of AIBU so I apologise but just wanted to share Grin

Bought home my long awaited, much loved adopted 12 month old baby boy yesterday!

He fell asleep in his cot at 7pm - usually sleeps all the way through to 7am but woke up at 3am. Could hear him on the baby monitor chatting away happily to himself (so no waking up confused or scared!). Eventually started to fuss so I went in and changed his nappy as it was soaks through, changed his pyjamas and bed sheets, but he wouldn't settle back in his cot so bought him back in with me and DH where he fell asleep curled up with me. At about 5am he was obviously dreaming of something funny as he was chuckling away in his sleep. We then got up about an hour ago and he is happily playing around with me and giving me cuddles after having his breakfast Smile

I know it's early days and it's likely to get harder the next few days as he starts to realise he is missing his foster carer, but omg I am so happy and in love with my little chap.

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2magpie · 16/02/2025 21:45

PrincessPeache · 16/02/2025 21:42

I’m obsessed with him. He’s been a bit of an arsehole this week 😂 but today he held my face in his hands and told me that he thinks the first thing he remembers is me loving him.

He is incredible 🥹🥰

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Oh jeez i wasnt prepared for that 😭🥹 what a beautiful soul 😍

PrincessPeache · 16/02/2025 21:42

2magpie · 16/02/2025 21:35

I've just read this full thread. It is beautiful. The love you have for your little boy shines through. What an amazing little guy and an amazing mum. Xx

I’m obsessed with him. He’s been a bit of an arsehole this week 😂 but today he held my face in his hands and told me that he thinks the first thing he remembers is me loving him.

He is incredible 🥹🥰

2magpie · 16/02/2025 21:35

I've just read this full thread. It is beautiful. The love you have for your little boy shines through. What an amazing little guy and an amazing mum. Xx

PrincessPeache · 21/12/2024 08:42

Ah you are all so kind 🥹 thank you! DS has just completed his first ever December at school! It’s always been such a hard month to get through and in Reception was when everything started with police and SS involvement, Year 1 I pulled him out at the start of the month to Home Ed pending his EHCP tribunal, and Year 2 whilst he was much more settled he still found it all very overwhelming so he spent the month at home with me. Me and his school worked super hard to ensure he wasn’t overstimulated this year and he has absolutely smashed it!

He came home with these certificates…

To tell you about my first night with my son?
To tell you about my first night with my son?
To tell you about my first night with my son?
LizzieSiddal · 21/12/2024 07:40

You bloody marvellous woman! Have a very, very Happy Christmas.x

whymewhyme · 21/12/2024 07:17

I remember your first thread! Your ds is the same age as mine, it's a wonderful age! How lucky you both are to have found each other, the universe really does deliver!

Also, good riddance to the exh! You've had a lucky escape there!

LoveProsecco · 21/12/2024 06:54

I remember your original thread. You and your DS sound amazing!

So sorry tinread about your ex and his treatment but thank goodness the police supported and he is out of your lives

UnimaginativeUser · 16/12/2024 15:18

BlossomRussoAndSixLemeure · 15/12/2024 21:29

@PrincessPeache You are bloody amazing. An icon. I think that’s why your son has turned out so fabulous too, keep up the good work ❤️

Agreed!

I realised as I clicked into this that I hadn't been fully up to date at the time and did the "Next" through each of your posts OP. I was a little taken aback by the fact that your then DP had struggled to bond with the baby and was delighted that things seemed to improve.

What a shock it must have been for you when his true colours showed, but well done for removing him from your and your son's lives.

It sounds like your son has everything he could ever need in you and he sounds an absolute joy. That's all down to you!

BlossomRussoAndSixLemeure · 15/12/2024 21:29

@PrincessPeache You are bloody amazing. An icon. I think that’s why your son has turned out so fabulous too, keep up the good work ❤️

SlartyBartFast · 15/12/2024 07:15

thank you so much for updating @PrincessPeache
Flowers
enjoy your happy son

NewtScamandersNaughtyNiffler · 14/12/2024 19:47

Awww what a lovely update @PrincessPeache

TeenTimesTwo · 14/12/2024 19:04

@PrincessPeache

Lovely update. Sorry about your relationship.
Fellow adopter.

PrincessPeache · 14/12/2024 18:43

It’s almost seven years since I started this thread 😱 can’t seem to access my old username (might have been a different email address!) but I just came across this and thought I’d give an update for all my son’s fans 😆😆

Little dude is now 8 years old. He has multiple diagnoses and attends an independent special school with a therapeutic approach to education and he is THRIVING. Working a year ahead in almost every area of the curriculum, but most importantly, he is the boy who puts a smile on everyone’s face every single day. He has the kindest heart I’ve ever known. I left my ex during lockdown, he had some contact with DS for a little while but was a terrible father and couldn’t cope with his additional needs and got angry and aggressive. Sadly he assaulted DS almost three years ago and contact ceased immediately (there was already police and SS involvement due to his prior struggles with DS but whilst they were trying to encourage him to accept parenting support, he didn’t engage - after the assault I told SS he would never see my son again and when they contacted him he told them he didn’t want to see DS as he “just needed to focus on himself and his older son and girlfriend”).

Obviously this has been a lot of additional trauma for DS to deal with but with excellent support from school he’s finally come through the other side and is just HAPPY. I’m so proud of him every day. He makes my heart burst.

burblish · 05/06/2018 01:49

So happy for your little family, OP! Flowers

HeedMove · 04/06/2018 22:30

Never seen this thread till now how lovely.

whymewhyme · 04/06/2018 22:17

Awww how lovely x

kelper · 04/06/2018 22:09

I never saw this thread when you first posted it, I've just read the whole thing and its beautiful :)

Lizzie48 · 04/06/2018 22:08

This is such a lovely thread, I'm really glad it's working out so well for the three of you. Congratulations on the Adoption Order being granted, we've been through that process twice, both times the Celebration Hearing was a very emotional day. Thanks

Monkeypuzzle32 · 04/06/2018 21:57

oh, look at his curls!! hes so lucky to have you and you're so lucky to have him.

anametouse · 04/06/2018 21:14

Oh I love this thread and the updates. My DS is the love of my life too, I know how you feel Smile❤️

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BangPippleGo · 04/06/2018 21:04

Just having a peruse through classics and came across my old thread, so thought I would post another update!

We are now 5 months in. DS is the love of my life. He sleeps beautifully, eats well and is trying new foods every day (as still on purees when he came to us). He is learning lots of new words and sounds and enjoying the sunshine more than anything in the world. He is 18 months old now! He was a baby for about a week after we brought him home then he turned into a full blown toddler. He has grown 7cm in less than 5 months!

His adoption order was granted without any issues so he is legally ours.

I am still in awe of him and how well he has adjusted. I am so so proud of him and still get tears in my eyes when I look at him and think "wow he is mine".

To tell you about my first night with my son?
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Monkeypuzzle32 · 22/03/2018 09:36

I do hope you write all this down for your son to read when he is older x

mrsprefect · 22/03/2018 07:33

Was thinking of you this morning and I came to see if there was an update. So happy for you and your wee family.

ishbel25 · 13/03/2018 17:24

That is absolutely the nicest story of the week. Congratulations on your beautiful boy, enjoy every second with him.

GlassHalfFullOfWee · 10/03/2018 21:58

Beautiful. Just beautiful. The best kind of love story.