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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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CrashBangWollop · 11/01/2018 09:15

Best thing I've read on Mumsnet Smile

Nannplum666 · 11/01/2018 09:14

Also fellow adopter - we got 2 under 2 nearly 2 years ago and it is hard work but so worth it! we still say every day how lucky we are! Flowers

MotherCupboard · 11/01/2018 09:13

Wonderful thread! 1 year olds are just amazing. So funny and want to be with you all the time Smile

Lalliella · 11/01/2018 09:13

What lovely news OP, very happy for you. Oh dear my screen seems to have gone all blurry! Flowers

StewPots · 11/01/2018 09:13

Lovely post OP :) Congratulations on your wonderful family Thanks

FerreroRocherAreAmazing · 11/01/2018 09:12

Congratulations on your new arrival. Such a lovely post xx

TeenTimesTwo · 11/01/2018 09:12

Flowers Congratulations from a fellow adopter.

NancyDonahue · 11/01/2018 09:09

I think this is my favourite mumsnet thread ever. Mine are all at school/work so the poor cat is getting cuddled to death Grin

He sounds adorable op. Enjoy those special night time cuddles ❤

teatwosugarspls · 11/01/2018 09:09

Beautiful OP!

Congratulations on your new family 💙 xx

WhooooAmI24601 · 11/01/2018 09:07

Oh my goodness this is beautiful! Huge congratulations OP, what a gorgeous way to start your Thursday!

I was adopted at 10 years old and my parents were very 'alternative' (for those days). My Mum was incredible and whenever I needed her in the night she'd be there beside me in my bed for the whole night. I'm sure she must have been knackered at times but she just danced to my tune and taught me that no matter when or how or why I needed them, they'd be there. Co-sleeping with a 10 year old sounds batshit but she was certain I needed constancy and contact and absolute devotion. 26 years later she and my Dad are still my absolute heroes. I have two children of my own and the reason I'm able to love, cherish and nurture them as well as I do is down to the love they surrounded me with as a child. Never underestimate how valuable and important your unconditional love is to him.x

AtlanticWaves · 11/01/2018 09:07

Fantastic.

I love love love the little giggles when they're asleep. Really melt my heart.

I co-slept until 2.5 with my eldest and 3 with my youngest.

And on difficult nights (like last night when we got woken up 8 bloody times) one or other of them will end up in with me.

WhatIWant · 11/01/2018 09:06

❤️🧡💛💚💙.
Congratulations on your new family

Amoregentlemanlikemanner · 11/01/2018 09:05

it's what it's all about isn't it?

Bochdew · 11/01/2018 09:04

How lovely OP! Fwiw my 3.5 year old starts off in her own bed every night but comes in to me in the early hours, sleepy snuggles are the best!

Fekko · 11/01/2018 09:03

OP - I think you’ve passed the audition. He’s going to keep you! Have lots of fun with your little boy.

HamishBamish · 11/01/2018 09:02

Lovely to hear about your first precious hours with your son OP. Congratulations! Now I'm off to wipe my eye and compose myself as I have a meeting.

somethingmustchange · 11/01/2018 09:02

That's the best thing I've read all year. You sound like an amazing Mummy xxx

Littlechocola · 11/01/2018 08:58

Congratulations on your little boy! Sounds absolutely perfect.

pomadas87 · 11/01/2018 08:58

Congratulations on your precious son's homecoming!

WeirdCatLady · 11/01/2018 08:57

Lovely way to start the day OP, though I appear to have something in my eye 😏

Snowysnowysnow · 11/01/2018 08:56

*pieces

Snowysnowysnow · 11/01/2018 08:56

Re the 'rod'. One of the best prices of parenting advice was to consider whether you're worried about a one thing be as it's an issue for you now or because you worry that it might still be happening in years time. If the latter accept it for now and deal with it when it does bother you.

Grimmfebruary · 11/01/2018 08:56

Love to you all! What a lovely thread to get up to. 💚

LizzieSiddal · 11/01/2018 08:55

Do what your child needs. They are all different.

We coslept with DD2 until she was 2 and a half. It’s what she needed and I never regret it for a moment. She’s 24 now and look back at that time and feel very warm and fuzzy. Grin

AnathemaPulsifer · 11/01/2018 08:52

Thank you for sharing, that’s lovely. Reminds me as well how lovely they are at that age.

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