Long awaited update - We are home!!!!

Hello everyone. Sorry I have not posted sooner. It has been a busy last few days. Being a new mom takes a little getting used to. I am trying to get myself somewhat organized!!

We made it home safe. Devin was a great traveler. Our flight was 2 hours and 45 minutes. We then had a 4 hour drive home. Keep in mind this was Devin's first experience with a car seat. Devin did absolutely wonderful. He slept on the plane for about an hour and then was up for the rest of the flight. He did not fuss at all. On the car ride home he slept for a few hours and played the rest of the time.

Since he has been home he has had a lot of visitors. He has done very well. He is such a happy baby. From a developmental standpoint the is also doing very well. He is crawling, pulling himself up to things, he will walk (with you holding his hands, of course). He has 7 teeth, 4 on the top and 3 on the bottom.

Devin is a great sleeper. Since he has been home he sleeps from 8pm-7am and takes a nap in the morning and afternoon. The only issue we have run into is putting him down to sleep. He cries every time you put him in his crib. This has been very difficult. It is a lot different with adopted children. At first, you really shouldn’t put them in their crib and let them cry it out because you want them to know you are there for them and not going to leave them. So, I decided to try rocking him to sleep and then putting him in bed. That worked the first few times. Now, you can rock him to sleep and as soon as you put him in his crib he wakes up and cries. I can’t win with this one. He does not cry for long maybe 10-15 minutes. I guess I have no choice but to let him cry it out a little bit because he will not get into his crib and sleep without crying. It breaks my heart to hear him cry but I don‘t know what else to do at this point?

Yesterday he had his first doctor visit. He is over 28 inches tall and 20 pounds. The doctor stated he was a healthy, happy baby. He had a few shots. He was so strong about it. He did not even whimper on the first 2 shots. The 3rd one he cried briefly until Philip picked him up and then he was fine.

Here are some pictures from Guatemala and Devin‘s homecoming. Enjoy!!

No longer waiting for Devin,
The Busters



Gifts and balloons waiting for Devin at the front door - Thank you to the Dillons!

Thank you to the Eagans for decorating our front lawn welcoming Devin home

Miami Airport - I am officially an United States Citizen!!! YEAH

On my way home!!!!

Sightseeing in Antigua, Guatemala

Embassy Day!!!