We got home a week ago yesterday. The trip was pretty seamless with the exception of the security line. Also, birthfamily gave us a ride to the airport and saying goodbye to them was very hard so I had tears streaming down my face while standing in security line. Everyone was looking at my bundle in the sling and saying, "Oh there's a newborn!" and then they would look at me and say, "Oh! She's crying!...Wait, she doesn't look like she just delivered..." (I am pretty thin)... Only one person asked me if I had adopted Ben and she did it nicely, and told me about her friend who was in the wait for domestic adoption. On the plane, we sat between 2 very nice men who helped me with all the bags and asked me if I needed anything from time to time. Ben never uttered a peep -- slept through the entire trip. At the end of the trip one of the guys said, "you are the best airplane mommy I have ever seen and I travel a lot. You are so calm and collected and know just what to do" I had to laugh!! If he only knew...
Yes, it is great to be home. I have had lots of family in town keeping us busy. They left yesterday (more to arrive next week). Had our first pediatrician appt. and she said Ben looks great. She remarked at how calm he is. I feel really lucky. He almost never cries. He sleeps well and eats like a champ. He is gaining weight and has grown an inch in the first three weeks. He makes parenting a newborn seem so easy! I have taken time from work off so I can really enjoy every moment with him. And I do, but it doesn't leave much time for anything else (like internet, working out, running errands). The house is in falling into chaos, but I am OK with that so far... I have waited so long for this, I really want to savor it, you know? DH is taking care of him tonight so I have a bit of time to post. Sorry I haven't been better about posting.
Anyway, I am not sure about sharing pics yet. DH is a little hesitant for me to post Ben's image on public board still.... But believe me he is so beautiful! I spend many hours each day staring at him while he sleeps or playing peek-a-boo (at 3 weeks, he can't really focus yet, but he seems fascinated by it). Life is pretty amazing right now.
Thanks for asking about us. I hope everyone's wait is short and that your babies find their way to you quickly.
