Happy Birthday to me!

Well today I am 28 years old. I can't say I feel any older but I am. To be honest it doesn't really feel like my birthday. I got a couple presents from my parents last weekend which was very nice and my Mom made me a chocolate cake with the chocolate frosting recipe my Grandma B always used to make. That was so good. Tonight Ross and I are going out to eat. I'm looking forward to a steak and fries. It's been a while since we've been out, Ross' birthday in December probably. I'm not sure what Ross got me for a present. We didn't exchange Christmas presents this year because our intention was to get a camcorder (haven't gotten it yet). But at any rate I'm not too worried about it because I have the best present in the entire world, my son. I cannot even describe how much that little boy means to me. I've heard other new Moms say it, but I can say it too, I never knew I could love something so little, so much!!!! Isaac will be 3 months old in about 10 days. It's amazing how fast time is flying. I can still remember the day we got the call that his birthmom had chosen us. We have not heard anything from his birthmom but we continue to send her updates and pictures. We have however, heard from his birthdad through email. We really treasure his emails. I plan on holding onto those emails for Isaac someday.

Day 3

Today was very emotional and stressful, but oh so worth it. We went to the hospital around 9:30 am. We spent time with Isaac and gave him his bath. He's such a wonderful baby. He had an iv in since birth. Isaac's birthmom didn't have prenatal care the entire 9 months so they gave Isaac antibiotics just as a precaution. His iv was removed this morning so that was nice not having to haul that thing around. Bonnie came in the afternoon and talked with us for a while. Kim (the director from Orange City) also came to see us. It was good to finally meet her. Around 5:00 Bonnie brought a bag of items that Isaac's birthmom had purchased for him. She is amazing and so sweet. She bought him a piggy bank filled with items, blanket, 2 outfits, and a teether. We will cherish it always. Ross and I then left the hospital and birthmom and birthdad would be there to sign papers at 5:35. I left my camera with Bonnie so she could get a picture of Isaac with his birthmom. We came back about 6:45 or so after both birthparents had left. They each spent more time with Isaac (which is a good thing for him). I know it has to be hard for them but I truly believe they are doing the best thing for him. We signed our papers and left the hospital around 8:00. The ride to my parents went well. Isaac slept the whole way.

My parents and Grandma J got to meet Isaac. They love him of course. How can you not love this little guy. We stayed a short time and headed back home. Sam came with us. He wasn't sure what to think but he's adjusting well too. The first night was a little rough. Isaac was up every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We didn't get much sleep and we had a little problem with a diaper change, but all is well. We love this little boy so much! We have been so blessed.