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We recently adopted our daughter out of state (a 6 hour drive away), and brought our 3 year old daughter with us. I went to the hospital to be there for the birth, while my husband and daughter stayed in a nearby hotel. The next morning, my parents drove down and spent the day with our 3 year old so both my husband and I could spend time with the birthparents and the baby at the hospital. Later that day, we brought my 3 year old to see the baby, and the next day the baby was released to us. Since we had to stay in state for the ICPC to clear (approx. 5 days), my parents stayed with us and were a HUGE help during that first week at the hotel!!
I couldn't have imagined the whole experience without my daughter sharing it with us, and although it was tricky at times, it was all the more special with her there.
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