You guys were getting used to the daily posts, weren't you? Sorry to have left you hanging...but it's been a pretty busy couple of days. The night in the hotel went pretty well. He cried for the first 2 hours there, but then fell asleep for 8 hours that night. The plane ride was good the first 5 hrs, but then a poopy diaper got us all out of whack. We were all tired and out of sorts and he could not stop crying. As many of my blog friends have said, a nice woman (who had the bulkhead seat) took him for the last 3 hours of the flight. It was hard to not be able to comfort him, but we were grateful someone was able to help him (and us) out. We were happy to finally make it home and were joyfully greeted by our parents at the airport.
When we first got home there were lots of tears from Gabe. This wasn't the home he was used to, and it's the 3rd new place he's been taken to in 2 days. He's had a lot to adjust to. He had a short nap yesterday and did sleep last night in various blocks of time...sometimes for 3o mins, sometimes for 4 hours. He's still grieving the loss of his foster family, that's clear. But he also reaches for us, is comforted by us and looks in our eyes.
Hopefully I can get some pictures up in the next few days. Thanks for all your support over the past week...it was so great to have all of you calming us and cheering for us back home.
We are finally home and a family...forever!
37 comments:
Joanna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your son is home!
i almost fainted when i refreshed your page and saw your new post! congratulations!
we are sending good thoughts and prayers your way. i remember someone telling me to cherish these first few days home, as hard as they are, and they were right. it is such a special time. enjoy getting to know each other and being a family!!!!!
It's so great to know that you are all home safely. You may be pretty sleep deprived, but enjoy your first few days as a family of three... they will be amazing days to look back on! Take care and be sure to sleep whenever you can!
Keep positive as these days will continuously get better! Can't wait to see pictures and will be thinking about you guys as you go through your transitions!
So happy to hear you all made it home! I hope you are enjoying these special days with your son and can't wait to see and hear more! CONGRATS!
YAY!!!! You're home... ALL of you!!! I've been thinking of you all constantly over the past few days. Like other posters have said, cherish this time and sleep whenever and however you can...
So glad you are all home together. We are in Seoul NOW and will meet our son for the first time in just a little over 2 hours. I feel like I am totally following in your footsteps...and so many other blog friends' foot steps before. Take care!
YOU'RE HOOOOOME!!!! how exciting!!!! you're a big family now! i can't imagine how difficult the transition is for him (and you guys) but you'll make it! Oh, isn't all that you went through so worth it?! I can't wait and I've just started!
So glad you're home and that you survived the trip! Looking forward to seeing pictures!
So happy for you!
Yay, so glad you guys made it home safely. I hope that you all get some rest and that Gabe is able to adjust quickly to his wonderful new home and family...
hang in there, mama.
this time isn't easy. so do whatever you guys need to do to get through. i remember hunkering down for a few days, just me and my guys.
i am so glad that you are home, safe and sound. know that there are so many of us who are thinking of you.
Welcome home!! Enjoy this very special time!! Many continued blessings!!
It was so wonderful to see your post! Welcome home, and congratulations on being a family of THREE. Good luck getting Gabe settled into his new home. I'm sure it's hard to see him grieve, but hopefully it'll just be a matter of time before he gets used to his new surroundings. Thinking about you guys!
I'm thrilled that your family of three is all home and snuggled in for some bonding time.
Caffeine = friend. You'll pull through it; I promise. Each day will get better and better.
We are so happy to hear the news of Gabe's arrival! The Heftmans are keeping us posted. Thinking of you and hoping all goes well as you all adjust.
Congratulations on making it home. Stay strong during the next few tough days/weeks!!! Yay, mama!!!
It is so nice to read you are home together. Take care and chat soon!
nancy
We are so happy that you guys made it home and are all together safe and sound! Cherish all these wonderful new memories that you are creating as a family. We can't wait to see more picture, but will...b/c cuddling with your precious gift is most important right now! ;) All the very best! *hugs* Welcome home Gabe!
So glad to see the post that you are home safe as a family of 3! We've been praying for you; we know the transition is tough on everyone. But enjoy those fun, early am times as you get to know each other...every moment is so precious because HE'S HOME!!!!!! congrats!
We're so happy to hear you are home safe and sound. Congratulations on becoming a family of 3! We understand what you are going through and are thinking you.
So happy to hear that you're home safe & sound! Sleep deprived... but together!! I will be hoping for a smooth transition for Gabe. Enjoy this special time together. :)
Welcome home! Thank you for updating us - you have been on my mind the last few days.
I can't wait to see some pictures of the new family!
So glad you made it safely home. In no time you will wonder where all the time has gone.
Enjoy your little guy. Congratulations.
I want so badly to call! But don't worry...I will give you time to adjust to your new life as MOM. I just am really so happy for you two. Can't think of a more loving and nurturing home for Gabe. xoxo
Joanna!!! It was sooooo great to read your post. Thanks for the wonderful update. You, Davers and Gabe were on my mind constantly, but especially during your flight home. I found an internet program that tracked your flight en route and believe me, I was sending some strong peace vibes to that little airplane shape during the last several hours!
Sounds like Gabe is making the transition as best he can, and that's really good! These are precious times for all of you... congratulations on finally being together as a family!!
Joanna!! so glad you all made it home safely! Looking forward to seeing pictures after you have all had time to get some much-needed sleep! lol
Yea!!! So glad you are back safe and sound! Can't wait to hear more about that beautiful boy of yours!!!
Welcome home!! I'm so glad that you are safely home and that you can enjoy settling in here. Congrats!
Welcome home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way that the 3 of you enjoy getting to know each other - while still managing to squeeze in a bit of sleep :) The 1st weeks are hard, but each day will get better!
Welcome home Gabe. I hope you all get your routine down and he bonds well to you and your hubby. Blessings for you family of 3. Rhea Anne
Oh Joanna. I am so happy for you guys. Those first weeks are a mix of emotions, but you get through it, and remember it as a special time. Congratulations Mommy! Thanks for the update, and good luck these next few days. I'll be thinking of you.
Sweet dreams tonight to your new family!
I'm so happy that you've made it home safe & sound. I know that this time is very hard right now. I'll be thinking about you guys during this time & hoping soon it will be a distant memory on how difficult it was. Your son is home!!!!
I can't wait to meet the newest member of the family! Nothing keeps you "present" like the entire turning-upside-down of your life. I can only imagine how you are feeling right now, the joy and love welling up from places you didn't even know existed :-).
Looking forward to pics...
Lots of love!!! XO
Welcome home!!!!!!!! You've all been in my thoughts and prayers these last few days. Hang in there and enjoy these precious moments!! SO happy for you, friend!!
So very happy to hear that you are home safe and sound as a family of THREE!!!!!! Enjoy your first few days home because they will go WAY too fast (even if you are exhausted!!) and soon you'll be wondering how it's even possible that he's been home as long as he has! What a special time this is for your family!!! Congratulations on finally having Gabe HOME!!!!!!
Welcome home! I'm sorry to hear the plane wasn't as smooth as you would have liked - but you made it and that is all that matters. Sleep will be rough as you all adjust to the time change - but just remember that that will end soon. I can't wait to see pics of Gabe at home!! Congratulations!
We guess Young Min cried so much.
When we part from him in Seoul..
we had to send him to you and dave before he cry..
I'm really sad that i cold not say Good Bye to him and hold him well at that time...
This writing make me cry again..
But He is doing well now!!
I and my family aren't sad anymore!
We know how he is happy in his picture!! :)
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