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| Our sleepy girl |
I can’t look at this photo of our sleepy girl without tearing up. This was the moment she became my daughter and my heart broke off into 2 more pieces—a piece for my daughter and a piece for her first mother (birth mother) V.
Now there are 6 pieces of my heart walking around outside my body.
No one can prepare you for the moment you realize that you deeply love the mother of your child. Would you think poorly of me if I told you that my mind was constantly consumed with thoughts of V for 3 days after placement? Its not that I’ve now stopped thinking about V—- Obviously not, since I’m barely into this blog post and here I am writing about her. It is just that they aren’t all consuming any more, even though they are still daily. When I began the adoption process I expected to have a high amount of respect for our child’s first mother, but I didn’t expect to love her so deeply, though I am glad I do.
As I go through daily life trying to find a new routine as a mom of five, my thoughts are filled with everything from the mundane to the beautiful. It is truly amazing to discover your children’s personality and interests.I am still in awe that God would entrust me with the testimony and children that He has.
Of course my love for our new daughter is exactly what I would expect it to be. Since I have 4 biological children I can honestly tell you that my love for our newest addition is just as deep and just as strong.
And there it is….as I sit here with tears pouring down my face I’ve just realized that 15 (has it really been that many?) days post placement my daughter has now consumed every inch of my being and I feel 100% her mother in every way. She recognizes my voice and my smell and we know each other.
I think V. would be proud.
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Dear Oblivious Mother,
I am so happy for you and your family Karin! Congratulations. What a great journey you are one!
KT
Beautiful baby for a beautiful mama – and such a joy to see you full of love (enough love to extend to even the birth mama). You are a sweetheart. Your kids are blessed.
What an amazing blessing! She is gorgeous!
I cry as I read these precious words from the deepest part of your heart. God has a plan and a purpose for your daughter, as well as for V!
Karin, she is a doll! I am praying for continued blessings and binding as y'all grow even closer together (although i can tell she's already a part of you!).
I'm so happy for you!! I bet your family is ecstatic! She's beautiful and special and you are amazing.
I remember seeing you at Blissdom and I am so looking forward to meeting you at Relevant! I am in prayer about beginning the adoption process and would love your insight. I have four biological children of my own (all boys) and I am praying for God to choose a daughter to place in my arms someday.
God bless you and your precious little one.
See you soon!
Traci
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby girl the Lord has blessed you with!
*tears*
Congratulations, Karin! I'm so glad I decided to drop by and catch up! This is such wonderful news and I'm so so happy for you and your family! Baby Sister is BEAUTIFUL!
So happy for you and your family!