Homecoming, Part II

They both here. Ms FoodNetwork and the baby. It was a long day yesterday (especially for the two of them) but they both looked utterly adorable when they arrived. BabyFood was dressed in an adorable Japanese inspired outfit we'd purchased. Ms FoodNetwork was glamorous in a black frock and very stylish coat, like she just  stepped out of a fashion magazine not like she'd been through the wringer with two long plane rides and a difficult connection.

We fed both of them then headed into the city. Ms FoodNetwork met with an agency social worker for her advisement meeting. It seemed to go really well and we were grateful the agency folks were understanding about the travel snafus and were able to meet with her later than planned (even thought it was a holiday weekend for them).

I'm not sure how it works in other states but here mothers who are doing an adoption plan are required to meet with social workers at least twice and it can't be on the same day. The first meeting is called an advisement meeting and basically the social worker spends an hour or two alone with the mother/expectant mom and explains the process, her rights, answers any questions, etc. Then at least one day later (and at least 3 days after the birth of the baby) there is another meeting called the relinquishment meeting (isn't that horrible language?). We'll do that meeting at our consultant's house on Sunday.

After our city appointment we drove across the Golden Gate bridge. It was a spectacular day here yesterday and was great fun to show off our cities to Ms FoodNetwork. We spent a few hours at our consultant's house, eating cupcakes and passing the baby around.

Then we came home. Let me say that again. We ALL came home.

It was such a happy night here I can't even begin to find words. In a lot of respects it was a very normal night for us. We ordered pizza. We watched tv. We ate said pizza in front of said tv. We had ice cream for dessert.

And the mister and I took turns getting up with our daughter all night. Just a totally normal night for us. ;)

Comments

[tracey]

Ahh, those "up at nights". Wonderful isn't it ? Those beautiful little faces lit up by the nite lite. So absolutely perfect. Oh, Millie, I'm all choked up reading your post.

We are headed into your city today to watch baseball (the husband is a Cleveland fan) and I'll be thinking about you the whole time. Here's to another lovely day for ALL of you.

[daysgoby]

So SO HAPPY for you!

[heather k]

aw dude, i just started crying. i'm so happy for you and can't wait to meet her

[Pamplemousse]

I can feel the joy radiating out from these postings, M. I am so,so glad that Ms FoodNetwork has made it and all is back on track. Enjoy those sleepless nights ;)

[Katie]

Oh the love, THE LOVE I feel reading this post.

Congratulations to you, my friend.

[Elizabeth]

I just burst into tears. Happy, happy tears. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

[After Words]

I'm so excited for all of you. Thanks for continuing to share your story.

[Heather]

Just let out a long held breath for you guys,

[zhl]

Oh my gosh, that post gave me goose bumps and tears! So glad your daughter is home!

[Angela]

Tears again!!!! I'm just thrilled! and totally choked up!!!
What a gift it is to be able to share in your journey.

[jen]

I read this.... and then I read it aloud to Ron... and I burst into tears.... and my precious baby X says "don't cry mommy"... so now I get to tell him that there are happy tears... and he doesn't understand! So in his 2 year old understanding he thinks I have to stop looking at the computer 'cause it's making mommy cry!

I'm sooooo so happy for you guys!

[Kath]

Oh, Millie, how wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Goosebumps here too. And the best kind of speechlessness. So happy for you guys.

[Lut C.]

"our daughter", how I love reading that.
Let me read it again.

[Thalia]

oh how lovely! words fail me...

[Emily]

Oooh, I can't wait to meet your daughter when you come up for a visit this way. So happy for you and the Mister.

xoxo,
Ms. Scrambled Eggs (aka Emily)

[Red Headed Momma]

So glad for you all - this was great to read!

[wavybrains]

I think that's the first time you typed "daughter." Chills here too. Can it be Sunday yet? Hoping and praying everything continues to go well. My thoughts are with Ms. Food Network right now too. I'm sure the journey wasn't just physically taxing.

[pocket]

Awesome. Just. Awesome. I'm so unbelievably happy for you guys and you sound like you are overflowing with love. I can't wait to meet your daughter, M!

[Michell]

Smiling sitting here thinking of you and the mister up with the baby. Hugs to all of you!

[Erin]

Yay! I'm so happy you're all at home and can't wait to hear more about your daughter!

[PBfish]

Oh, how wonderful. It's amazing how grateful you can feel when you're getting up with a newborn at 3am, isn't it?

[Lynnette]

Oh. My. God! Tearing up here...so happy for you all. I've been at Six Flags all day jonesing for a Millie update fix...just think, in 2 1/2 years, you'll be taking your precious daughter on the Log Flume, too! Oh. My. God. Did I say that already??

[Sue]

Congratulations on making it to this point. Hope you enjoy every minute of it. Good work!

[Jill]

: ) Sounds lovely.

[Not On Fire]

How wonderful! I am so happy for you!

[MollyMorgan]

Oh, was that ever a wonderful thing to read,

"took turns getting up with our daughter all night".

Sniffle, sniffle, happy tears here, too :-)

[elana]

i've been holding out and waiting to totally squeal but "took turns getting up with our daughter all night" just did me in. EEEEEEEEE! what a wonderful image.

[Roni]

OMG Millie...just OMG.

[amy]

that's amazing. i am soooo happy for you. can't wait to meet your daughter!

[tigerest]

YAY! I am so happy you are able to be up all night with your daughter! Isn't it wonderful! And totally normal! :) Looks like it is different in every state. MD did not allow the BM to sign the rel. papers until 10 days after the advisement mtg.

[luna]

wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
such a great reason to be sleep deprived!
enjoy every moment.
can't wait to meet her!

[filmgal30]

I'm so very happy for all of you!

[Kimmie]

Can't wait to see you tomorrow! Very pleased to get my camera lens on this precious family!

[Bonnie]

What wonderful news! I just felt so happy reading this, and knowing everyone is home.

[daisy mae]

Glad to hear you are finally getting no sleep - for the right reason!

[Sharon]

"Our daughter" What two beautiful words for you! So thrilled that she is there and waiting to hear what her name is!

[suzly]

"And the mister and I took turns getting up with our daughter all night. Just a totally normal night for us. ;)"

Awe my heart just fluttered and my eyes just filled with tears. I am so happy for you guys.

[louise]

Loved reading the last line!!! Keep us posted! Much love,

[Summer]

The "getting up with our daughter all night" got me, too. I am so, so happy for you.

[Merlot]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys!

[anna h.]

your daughter.

beaming and weeping all at once -- i've wanted to hear you say that for so long.

much love to all.

[Jan1902]

I feel such relief reading this . . . you and the Mister are probably going to be arguing over who gets to get up during the night for a while to come and I know you are loving every second of it. So, so very happy for you, words can't express it.

[electriclady]

Yay! So wonderful to hear that everyone is home. Hope everything continues smoothly with the rest of the process and NO MORE PROBLEMS!

[Alexandra/ Infertile Gourmet]

Smiling so big!!!! The biggest congrats that I can give you guys... Oh finally finally finally!!!!!!!!!

[maggie]

close so close
wishing the best for your family (extended and all!)

[lo-lo]

Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. :)

[Kimmer]

What wonderful news,now that's a good update. Take care and hope all continues to go well with no more major speedbumps.
oxox,
Kimmer

[PiquantMolly]

DAUGHTER!

Smiles.

[Sue]

So dang happy for you. Had to hug a startled coworker. Tears of joy. Yipee!!!

[Jen]

When you wrote "our daughter," I was so moved. I am so happy for you!