To tell you about my first night with my son?

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

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

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.

I had a little moan to myself this morning when my 18 month old got up at 6am.

Your posts brings back in perspective what a gift children are and to cherish this fleeting time. Ive had to steal her from her play kitchen for a cuddle (she's not to happy about it)

Congratulations OP!

What a lovely post, congrats on your new son

Beautiful just beautiful please keep us updated how he settles in.

Congratulations! What a beautiful beginning.

Beautiful post wishing you all the happiness in the world

Best misuse of AIBU ever

How lovely - special moments to treasure xx

Well that made me cry! Such a lovely post. I miss sleepy morning hugs.

Wonderful. Congratulations to you x

This is my favourite thread ever. Exactly what I needed after a night shift. Huge congratulations

Beautiful 😊😊

It is love, real love!! Enjoy your lives together you wonderful pair.

Congratulations, it sounds like a lovely night.

That's made my day! Congratulations!xxx

I'm not blubbing at all. Just my chronic rhinitis kicking off.

Congratulations, OP. That is so lovely to read. I hope everything goes swimmingly for you and your new family.

Congratulations, another one with a tear in her eye. So happy for you.

This is so lovely.

Ah lovely. Cuddle him every night if you and him want. It doesn’t spoil them at all. How lovely for him to finally have someone who will love him - properly and for the long term - not just look after him temporarily. He must sense it.

Made my morning bright, and it's been a super shitty morning!

Amazing, enjoy! Cuddling is always a good answer.

Congratulations OP - sounds like a fantastic first night in his new home. So so happy for you and for that gorgeous little boy who is so lucky to be loved and cherished with such a bright future ahead of him. All the best.

Aw, what a lovely thread! Congratulations on your little boy. And lucky him to have a DM who loves him so much .

Lovely lovely post! My favourite for a while. Congratulations! I've been and given my DCs a little squishy hug after reading this thread

Oh my goodness this made me cry... you lucky lady to have your son with you at last! Am sure he is worth the wait and all the hard work. Congratulations xx

Happy days from a fellow Adoptive mum. I love our special kids and the crazy way they come into our families.
BTW co sleeping is a brilliant way to facilitate attachment.
A big congratulations to you all.

Aww congratulations