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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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CheeseyToast · 11/01/2018 10:04

Wow you've really captured the joy of becoming a parent. Isn't it amazing.
Congratulations x

apostropheuse · 11/01/2018 10:03

For years, as a child, I had nightmares of being in a cot and screaming louder and louder for my mother and being distraught that she didn't come. I was discussing it with her when I was older and she was shocked as my description of the cot sounded exactly the same as the big metal one I slept in when I was hospitalised from the age of 12 months for a period of six weeks. This was in 1962 and parents couldn't stay with their children. It realky does affect even young babies if you don't respond to their emotional needs.

You bring your son into your bed if he needs it and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

I hope all goes well Smile

Sharpandshineyteeth · 11/01/2018 09:59

This is so beautiful!! Will you keep us updated. I imagine you are on cloud 9 at the minute. Enjoy every moment.

mrsprefect · 11/01/2018 09:59

You are definitely not BU Grin massive congratulations, your boy sounds wonderful and you sound like such a natural, loving mummy. Keep enjoying every second.

That poem posted by a pp has tipped me over the edge. Cuddling newborn DS and crying. What a lovely morning.

Allthebubbles · 11/01/2018 09:58

Congratulations! Have a lovely day together.

jaguar67 · 11/01/2018 09:56

Thank you for posting this beautiful story. You've made a lot of people feel very warm & fuzzy this morning!

Wishing you and your lovely new family every happiness xxx

LoveProsecco · 11/01/2018 09:55

Congratulations!! He sounds adorable

MrsRosyPalm · 11/01/2018 09:55

Aw, mate, thanks for sharing this Flowers
Congratulations too, how lucky you both are Smile

Sallystyle · 11/01/2018 09:55

Beautiful 😍

Congratulations Thanks

foodiemama26 · 11/01/2018 09:54

Such a wonderful post to read on a miserable morning! Congratulations on becoming a family of three...enjoy those snuggles!

midnightmisssuki · 11/01/2018 09:54

this is what i needed this morning - after a tough night. Such lovely news OP. Congratulations to you and your family.

MycatsaPirate · 11/01/2018 09:52

Well this is the perfect way to start my day. What a wonderful thing to read, just beautiful!

Many congratulations on becoming parents. It's a rocky road this parenting lark but (and it's a big but!) it's so, so worth it. Every sleepless night, every tear, every scraped knee and bumped head - all make up the fabric of parenting life. All the cuddles, smiles, kisses, 'I love you's', the random hugs, the picture of 'mummy and daddy' they do which makes you look 85 stone but you put it on the fridge anyway, when they hold your hand and look up at you, when you start seeing the world through their eyes. It's all just bloody wonderful.

This is your story starting.

Gilead · 11/01/2018 09:46

This gave me a much needed smile. Congratulations! Flowers

Elmo230885 · 11/01/2018 09:45

Congratulations x what a lovely post

beyondworriedmum · 11/01/2018 09:44

Such a lovely post makes me wish I could turn the clock back, the time passes so very quickly enjoy every moment 😍

buckeejit · 11/01/2018 09:41

YANBU! Big congrats Smile

Loner1993 · 11/01/2018 09:41

Congratulations xx

dreamingofprairies · 11/01/2018 09:40

This is lovely.

Congratulations, OP Flowers

PasstheStarmix · 11/01/2018 09:40

Congratulations! Your DS sounds like a beautiful baby. It must be fate that you have found each other. How lovely! What a fantastic future ahead as a family Flowers

Namechanged36 · 11/01/2018 09:39

Congratulations Flowers Really lovely post.

I also disagree with 'the rod' stuff. (Poor old Rod is getting a kicking this morning).

My Mum was very much of the 'don't spoil them' school of child rearing and I regret listening to her, but in my defence I was very young when I had DD.
I did change as she got older and became more confident to follow my instincts.

seastargirl · 11/01/2018 09:38

That's the best thing I've ever read on here, huge congratulations!

QueenArseClangers · 11/01/2018 09:38

May I suggest that you keep a journal OP?
A beautiful record of these wonderful feelings and times (like today) with your gorgeous son?

I think I can confidently say that everyone on this lovely thread is very happy for you but you might owe us some mascara! Flowers

TroelsLovesSquinkies · 11/01/2018 09:35

Congratulations bang

Lj8893 · 11/01/2018 09:34

Oh what a lovely thing to read this morning Smile

My dd didn't co sleep as a baby but as a 4yo quite often comes into our bed early morning for cuddles, and I love it!!

LunchBoxPolice · 11/01/2018 09:32

That op was bloody beautiful. Congratulations.