This was that unreal moment when they placed a sweet baby boy in our arms and we were now in charge of caring for his every needs. We named him Carson John and the hospital gave us our own room in the hospital to bond with and care for Carson. He didn't leave our sides except for his different medical checkups.
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| Joy, fear, relief and most of all - a flood of love |
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| Bonding with sweet Carson |
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| Totally loved |
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This was a perfect representation of our days in the hospital:
coffee, bottles and counting poopy diapers
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| Lots of skin to skin |
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| 1st smiles |
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Discharged from the hospital on day 3
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As you can see by my face in the car, I was in total shock. Were we really allowed to take this sweet baby home? Since we were in another state, we still had to stay another few days before we were cleared to go home to SC but we had special friends to stay with. We began to get into a routine with feedings, diaper changes, and even our first walk outside.
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| Trying the baby wrap for the first time |
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| Yep, I'm super happy! |
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| 1st pediatrician appt at 3 days old |
We were actually at the doctor's office in this very room when we got the text from the lawyer that Carson's birth mom signed the papers to give up her rights. Still more shock, total thanksgiving and excitement.
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| Meeting the Fader grandparents |
When Carson was only a week old we were granted permission to return home to SC. We couldn't wait to get home and introduce him to his big brothers! They all wanted to hold him and cuddle him - we'd prayed for this baby for so long!
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| Joshua was already eager to learn how to change diapers. |
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| Helping with feedings |
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| Our first family walk |
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| Meeting Mimo (Sorensen grandparents) |
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| Grandpa! |
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| Meeting Uncle Stan |
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| In July Carson got to meet his cousin Silas who was born the day after him! |
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| Meeting Aunt Audrey |
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| Aunt Alyssa came all the way from Michigan to meet Carson and be here for his court finalization |
So this is our journey so far. Carson is now 3 months old, officially and forever ours, and now we're all working on his paperwork/passport so he will be ready to move to Uganda with us in only 3 weeks!
3 comments:
This was beautiful!
I am so happy for you all and will be praying as you go back to Africa. Taye
I had so much fun looking at these! Congratulations on your beautiful little boy and may the Lord continue to bless your family as you prepare to leave for Uganda!
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