My emotions are mixed: Excitement, anxiety, sorrow.
I've never thought to myself, "What would I do if I could no longer take care of my child?"
I am realizing more and more how fortunate I am. My husband would never allow a situation in which we would have to choose baby formula over bills. And if somehow we were sucked into a gigantic hole that we couldn't get out of, all four of my parents - my mom, stepmom, dad, and stepdad (plus Scout's parents) - would swoop in to help. I am certain that I would never have to face deciding whether I should give my child up for adoption due to finances. Some people can't say that.
And perhaps that is why I feel sorrowful. I am benefitting tremendously from someone else's misfortune. And it makes me terribly sad.
But other times, I am excited and happy. We're "having" another baby. And there's no better feeling than that.
2 comments:
I can't imagine being in that situation either. Hopefully the mother be comforted knowing her child is going to an amazing home. Congrats on your newest addition!
I'm excited for you, and I know that he will be a great addition to your family and loved to the ends of the earth. I can't wait to meet him!!!
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