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To tell you how proud I am of my son?

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Somebodystired · 07/10/2019 10:07

DS(2) started pre-school a month ago. I had a catch up with his key worker today to talk me through her initial assessments of him.

She has absolutely no concerns whatsoever - he is reaching all of his age appropriate milestones, and exceeding a few of them. She was a bit worried about his speech but he has caught up so quickly and is starting to use five-word sentences more regularly (he is 3 in six weeks).

I know none of this sounds exceptional, but -

I adopted my son just after he turned a year old. He was removed from his birth mum at birth, born at 32 weeks and spent the first weeks of his life in NICU. He has been through more in his little life than I would ever wish on my worst enemy, losing everything he has ever known and starting all over again. He even nearly moved in with another family who then "changed their mind" about adopting him just before his first birthday. He had been through introductions with them for a week and they decided not to bring him home on moving day.

I feel so overwhelmingly proud of him. He has overcome so much and to be told how he is thriving, how settled and happy he is there when I cant be with me, just makes my heart melt.

I've name changed since but here is my first post about him nearly two years ago...pleased to report I am still just as obsessed with him as I was back then Grin

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/3136219-To-tell-you-about-my-first-night-with-my-son

OP posts:
mommybear1 · 07/10/2019 12:51

I remember your first post I was pregnant with my much wanted PFB it made me cry then, I'm not pregnant now so can't balance pregnancy hormones but your update has just made me cry again. Thanks

AlwaysDancing1234 · 07/10/2019 12:52

I remember your original post and crying at the thought of that lovely little boy finally having a loving home. He clearly has a Mummy who adores him and you should be proud of yourself for raising such a happy little boy. Smile

notyourmummy · 07/10/2019 12:56

I remember your original post - what a lovely update.x

Onescaredmuma · 07/10/2019 12:59

Lovely I didn't see your first post just read it and not ashamed to say I'm crying now. Wishing you all the best for the future!

AlwaysDancing1234 · 07/10/2019 13:00

And please do come back and update again, I’ve a feeling your boy will go on to great things with an amazing family behind him.

avocadotofu · 07/10/2019 13:03

That's amazing!! I'm so happy for you, you must be doing a great job!

cantfindname · 07/10/2019 13:09

I remember your first post mainly because it made me cry!

Lovely to have an update and to know all is well. He sounds a delightful child and you are certainly a great Mum. Enjoy him. Star Star

RushianDisney · 07/10/2019 13:09

I remember reading your first post about your son, it's wonderful to have an update to hear how he is thriving with you. As another poster said, you are lucky to have one another

WellVersedInEtiquette · 07/10/2019 13:11

Oh I'm so happy to get this update! I read your previous thread.
Well done to your son, I'm sure he will do really well in pre school.
Well done you x

PinkiOcelot · 07/10/2019 13:13

Ahhh that’s so lovely Somebody. He’s lucky to now have you xx

AmelietheAlien · 07/10/2019 13:16

OP - I remember your first thread about your son - thank you for the update Flowers

I get frustrated when people on MN insist that all adopted children are "damaged" and have "issues". We adopted DD the same age as you adopted your boy, she is 15 now and - I'm not kidding - she has brought us nothing but love, pride and fun.

Adopted kids can be so brave and resilient, willing to put their trust in their new family and just grasp life with both hands Smile

RasberryR0ulade · 07/10/2019 13:19

What a wonderful, wonderful post ❤️
"wow". I've got what I always wanted!!!!
Just read your first post, after this update and cried Flowers
Very happy for you all x

desperatehousewife2 · 07/10/2019 13:21

Wonderful update OP, this post has made me happy. Wishing you and your family all the very best.

NKFell · 07/10/2019 13:33

YADNBU! Grin well done you and well done to the little superstar!

EssentialHummus · 07/10/2019 13:36

Well there's something in my eye now Grin.

Well done OP, you're both doing great!

Tiredmum100 · 07/10/2019 13:38

Such a lovely post. Brought tears to my eyes.

aggitatedstate · 07/10/2019 14:31

OMG! Wonderful OP. Be as proud as you want everyday. You're awesome too.

HuaShan · 07/10/2019 14:38

Well, I unashamedly cried! Very happy for your little family. x

Worlds0kayestmum · 07/10/2019 14:58

Aw that's lovely. I read your first post a few days ago (whilst browsing classics) and it made me cry. So nice to read the update and hear how well he's getting on

Kittykat93 · 07/10/2019 15:05

Oh I remember the thread before!! How wonderful to read that update. Best wishes to you and your lovely son op

manicmij · 07/10/2019 15:11

Well done to you both. Gives faith in humanity reading stories like this.

firstimemamma · 07/10/2019 15:13

That's great op, no wonder you're so proudThanks

HairyFloppins · 07/10/2019 15:16

Lovely update OP.

Glad he is doing well.

IamaBluebird · 07/10/2019 15:20

What a lovely update, so pleased for you. So lucky to have found each other BearFlowers

SummerWhisper · 07/10/2019 15:21

Best post I have read in a long time. What an amazing mum you are. He will flourish under your love, care and guidance. He will be proud to have you as his mum StarFlowers