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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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CrustyCob · 11/01/2018 19:05

Smile Happy days OP.

Pumpkinpie657 · 11/01/2018 19:05

This is so lovely. Congratulations!

Blahdeblah123 · 11/01/2018 19:05

Beautiful beautiful beautiful post! Congratulations X

Whichschool2020 · 11/01/2018 19:07

Lovely post. Congratulations OP x

CrikeyPeg · 11/01/2018 19:08

Love this! Wish there was a heart symbol.

PunkrockerGirl59 · 11/01/2018 19:08

Congratulations Flowers
So lovely.

Oooocrikeyitscold · 11/01/2018 19:09

Oh my goodness just beautiful. Enjoy every moment xxx

LadyMarmyLard · 11/01/2018 19:12

Oh I got something in my eye too..

He’s lucky to have found you x

Fairybella · 11/01/2018 19:13

Congratulations op this is beautiful xx

CrochetBelle · 11/01/2018 19:15

How beautiful. Congratulations to you all, and thank you for giving this wee lad a second chance x

whataconundrum · 11/01/2018 19:16

How wonderful...such a lovely thread xxx

Snowysky20009 · 11/01/2018 19:18

I've only read your first post but omg that is so cute!
Congratulations Flowers I bet you are going to be an ace mum!

AccidentallyRunToWindsor · 11/01/2018 19:22

What a beautiful thread- congratulations!

intheairthatnightfernando · 11/01/2018 19:24

I am loving this so much. So gorgeous to hear of your happiness. Your heart must be overflowing.

peanut2017 · 11/01/2018 19:25

How lovely and special. Enjoy and congrats

starbrightnight · 11/01/2018 19:25

Your lovely story has made my day if not my whole year. You sound so happy it is a joy to hear - you brought tears to my eyes! Have a wonderful life being a mum to your dear little son. x

FairVerona · 11/01/2018 19:25

That's so lovely,what a lucky little boy.

OohOohMrPeevly · 11/01/2018 19:26

Just lovely - crying my eyes out reading it.

seven201 · 11/01/2018 19:29

Thanks huge congratulations. What a lucky boy!

LynetteScavo · 11/01/2018 19:32

Congratulations! You have. Youmade a rod for your back by letting him sleep with you! Don't quote me on this when he wakes you up by poking you in the eye GrinWink

He sounds adorable, and you sound brilliant. SmileThanks

isitme88 · 11/01/2018 19:32

So lovely to read this post. Bring him in bed with you and enjoy every single moment! Don't worry about the dos and donts. Also you're allowed to complain when it's hard too! Congratulations

LynetteScavo · 11/01/2018 19:33

Not...I meant not, duh!

Marley45 · 11/01/2018 19:33

That is so lovely. I am really happy for you. Congratulations on your wonderful boy xx

Ohb0llocks · 11/01/2018 19:35

Oh goodness. Congratulations on your little boy ❤️💙 what a lovely post.

PissedOffNeighbour · 11/01/2018 19:35

I’m adopted and had wonderful parents (sadly they passed away last year). Sounds like your son is going to be as lucky as me Smile