Well, it has been a long day, to say the least. We stared at our baby boy through the window the nursery for most of the day. After 2 hours of being there this morning, the nurses asked if we would like him to be put "closer to the window" for us to see. Before that, we had to admire him from afar (about 10 feet away). At about 4:30PM, all of the paperwork for both the birthparents and us were complete. So, at about 5PM, the staff gave us permission to enter the nursery and FINALLY hold him and love on him! We were ecstatic (and exhausted) by that point. We held him, took some pictures, and just enjoyed finally getting to hold our son.
The pediatrician says he is perfect and will be discharged tomorrow morning.
Many people have asked what the process is from this point. The birthparents have 10 days to revoke their surrenders. They are firm on their decision to adopt out and always have been. Our social worker feels very comfortable with their decision, but technically they still have 10 days to revoke. We ask for continued prayers during the next several days.
Finally, many of you have also asked for his name. We will decide for certain on a name tomorrow. We have a name that we both love. The birthmother frowned at our suggestion, so we decided to sleep on our decision.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Thank you, Kay, for taking care of Anna and Jude. Thank you to the Pope's in Atlanta for being such wonderful hosts. Thanks to mom and dad for taking Jude and Anna next week. Thanks to Nanny Pat for getting our mail. Thanks to all of you who have helped us in so many ways. We love you all. God bless and enjoy our handsome little boy!
Praise God! Today was a big step in the journey. I am so glad that the process went smoothly today. We will continue to pray that God gives you guys peace through the next 10 days. Be sure to get a good night's rest tonight because I can tell you from experience with Miss Ellie Grace that you aren't going to get a full night's sleep for quite a while. Give that Guidry boy a kiss for us.
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ReplyDeleteI dont think the word congratulatioons is enough to convey our most heartfelt joy on the occasion of the birth of your son. God is good and indeed works in His own time and ways. You are so blessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your fisrts steps into your extended family.
Love,
Dolores and Steve Montz
Dearest Courtney and Lee:
ReplyDeleteThat adorable little boy could not possibly be going home to a more loving family than yours. We know the wait has been difficult, but perhaps that has made this day all the more sweet.
We are grateful for your friendship and for this amazing gift that God has given you.
We are also so excited that we now have children near the same age. Think of all the fun play dates we'll have when your son gets a bit older.
We send our love, our hope and our prayers,
Margaret and Darren Savoye
Sooo glad to see you all together again. The Lord knew him before he was formed in the womb. HE also knew you would be his parents. Be blessed and enjoy your blessing. Love you, Fran, Bryan, and The Gang
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