I did not adopt but I have had 4 babies and I would NOT want to be driving for 2 days with a 7 day old baby. 2 of mine needed rocking and holding or they wailed. "I" would fly and get home asap. keep the baby covered I know the air isnt the best on the plane but not all newborns LIKE their car seats my youngest 2 HATED them and cried and cried until exhausted 2 slept like logs as soon as they hit it. 33 hrs in a car would suck if you had a baby like my Nathan or Jack.
What ifs are to great with newborns to be stuck in a car that long ( or it would be for me) Plane trip your home in 12hrs.
OH and will you or your wife be able to NOT hold the baby for that many hours. I didnt put mine down for days I couldnt sit in a car and just watch one thats for sure LOL
My advice Fly go get your littleone and get home to start your life
Jeana, Momma to 4 fantastic sons
Everything happens for a reason, sometimes the reason is you're stupid and make bad decisions