McFarren Family of Four

It's official - we are home and settling in as a family of four!

As expected, saying goodbye to Morgan's foster mother was emotional & I cried throughout the prayer said by Dr. Kim over Morgan before we left. Morgan however, didn't react as we thought she would...they placed her on my lap in the van, closed the door and off we went...she just kinda sat there for awhile and then seemed to settle back into my arms as she fell asleep on the way to the aiport. No crying & no screaming. She was like that for most of the flight as well. As with Sophie, Morgan chose to sleep away the pain of leaving the familiar. It's clear to us that sleeping was her way of coping - still is. We notice that whenever she awakens, she always inspects her surroundings, inspects us and either whimpers or falls right back to sleep again. My heart just breaks for the little sweetie.

So, we made it home without any trouble - Steve and I even watched a movie on the long flight home while Morgan napped in the bassinet on the plane. We were greeted at the airport by our dear friends and family and a very excited big sister Sophie! Soph was SO very happy to get to meet "baby Morgan!" It feels so good to be home!

Since being home, Morgan has slept A LOT...again, we know that this is her way of coping and just today, she has begun to cry sad tears that indicate to us that she has begun the grieving process. All we can do is comfort her and hold her close to us as long as we can...at least she does seek comfort with us...we are hopeful that that's a good sign. Sophie is struggling with the sudden lack of attention and hasn't fully grasped that she has to share her toys with Morgan - she keeps telling baby Morgan to share - once, Morgan even hauled off and hit at Sophie. Ugh. The sibling issues are already beginning!

All in all, adjustment is going fairly well...as well as can be expected with a one year old newbie and an almost three year old diva of the house! We are keeping things simple and calm to aid in everyone's bonding and adjustment. Morgan does have her first dr. appointment tomorrow as she came home with a nasty little cough and runny nose - as if she isn't already dealing with enough. Here are a whole lotta pics of our very long, very happy, much-anticipated Gotcha Day! Our family finally feels complete!

Leaving our hotel room with flowers for foster mom...

Morgan's last moments with her foster mother...
She's all ready to travel complete with her own backpack and her comfort item: a hello kitty toothbrush!

Just prior to placing Morgan in our arms...
In the van, you can see Eastern in the background, we're on our way to the airport...

Our first family photo taken by the ticket agent at Incheon Airport!
The Korean Air jet all set to bring us home...

Sleeping on daddy during our long layover in Chicago...

Playtime on the plane heading home...

Scenes from our homecoming at the airport...











Our two little lovelies in their carseats, together at last!

There's no place like home...