[McNally720]

Just wanted to share that we met with Meg's bfam for the first time since the hospital on Friday and it was a nice visit! We've been emailing almost every week, and they have access to one of our picture websites, so we feel like we've gotten to know each other a bit.

Anyway, we met for about an hour at our agency in one their "reflection" room. It's where we met for the very first time back in July, actually. They are only about 10 mins from the agency, and we are only about 25 mins, which is nice.

Bmom was happy through the whole visit--really wanting to know what Meg's been up to--does she do this, does she do that. She took three days off to "get ready"--to get her hair done and to rest up. She works atleast 50 hours a week, and I don't think she's taken a day off since Labor Day!

Bdad held her for a little bit, but got a little frustrated when she got fussy. After about 30 minutes of visiting, he looked very bored! It seemed like his mood darkened as the visit went on, and he made some bizarre comments, like if he and bmom ever have another daughter, they are going to name her exactly the same name as Megan.

Bbro(3 1/2) was happy to see "sissy", and held her for a little bit, then was happy to play with the cars and mat we brought him.

We didn't have a whole lot to actually say to each other--Leilan is really good at chatting people up, but they weren't so chatty. Thankfully Megan was, for most of the time, in great spirits, so we just concentrated on her!

They brought her two cute little outfits and a birthstone bracelet. We got bbro some hot wheels, and road blanket, and two outfits. We gave bdad and bmom 5x7's of her Christmas pictures in nice frames, as well as wallets. Bgrandmas both opted not to come, so we sent their framed wallets to be delivered. Oh, and there were Christmas cookies for all. Next year we may add something made by Meg--a handprint of some sort.

We've decided to do it again in the spring--at the agency again, as long as we can get the room. Maybe we'll be ready to meet at a park for M's bday in August!

For others who have done this--can you share what a "typical" visit w/ your bfam is like??