ME. I’m baby hungry. Every time I see a baby, no matter what he or she looks like, their temperament, or if I know them or not, I just wanna cuddle them and give em love. I refrain from snatching babies out of people arms, or touching babies I don’t know, but I just stare at beautiful innocent baby eyes, adorable fingers and toes and marvel at the sheer beauty that tiny people hold in spades. I hurt so much for all the “mama’s without a baby” out there.
I’m so glad we have Joey or this would mean some serious heart ache here. I have a feeling that he’ll be my little baby long after the baby fat is gone, and I’ll cuddle him either until he breaks my lap or he refuses to cuddle any longer.
Seriously, every baby is so stinking CUTE! If they’re tall and skinny, younger than Joey, older than him, toddling around, or unable to lift their own head. That soft fine hair, buttery soft skin, those eyes full of light and wonder. Mmmm. Makes me want to curl up with them and kiss them and tickle and giggle, and soak up all the giggles and love I can get. I’m so selfish.
I mentioned earlier Mama’s without a baby. (((HUGS))) To any of you out there. I can’t imagine what you go trough. I have a sweet friend Lisa who’s just submitted her paperwork with LDSFS (or whatever they are now) to adopt a baby. Years ago I met her online as “Mother without a baby,” and that’s what she was. One day almost as if it were a miracle, she received two children, neither babies, but both desperately needing a Mother, they needed HER as their Mother. Within months, another baby came to their family. She is one of the most loving, spunky, goofy, joyful, strong willed, supportive, true mothers I know. As things happened her husband (feeling a little overwhelmed at going from years as a family of two, to five in a matter of months, without much warning) told her “Lisa, no more kids this year.” Well it’s been more than a year, it’s actually been a couple, and it’s time for one more. She’s such a loving Mother and I hope that her baby finds her and her family as soon as possible, and that everyone can be watched over and protected until that day comes.
Even thought I’ve never adopted I know SO many people that adoption has blessed so much. I have cousins who are adopted (at least 3~ incidentally it’s one of those cousin’s birthday), Aunts (at least 3), and many friends. I’m just grateful that this option is out there for those who struggle with bringing children to their families in traditional ways, or have “extra” love and find their children, and for children who for one reason or another are placed with new parents.
Wow, how’s that for going off subject? (((HUGS))) To all of the Mama’s, whether your arms are empty, or full for now.
Edit June 3rd~ Oh and I can’t forget my Brother in law and Sister in law who are adopted. That’s funny I forgot. I didn’t forget them, I just forgot to mention them. Silly me…
I am baby hungry too, but it is more to get this little guy out of me so that we can hold him and love him from outside my tummy.
I think that I asked this before, but can I remember…nope. Are you guys coming up for the reunion? I am hoping that Mike can take some time off of work to come with us (then I won’t have to worry about a new born and a energy-filled two year old!!)
I just saw your new poll, I voted for Kristin because she found out I was pregnant before I did, so “technically,” she has been preggo longer =)
That was a nice post. I personally love adoption!! I’ve meet my bio maternal side…it would not have been such a great life with them. Same for the bio paternal side. Notice I do not say “father” or “mother”…it doesn’t make you a parent just becuase you can reproduce! Some of the nicest people I know “picked up” their kids at the hospital.
Glad you like the card!
Aunt Suzanne
Laura, I understand that feeling… (((HUGS))) I hope all three of these babies are here ASAP! Seriously Thursday would be a GREAT day! 😉 😀
BTW, I voted you first sheerly because you’re the only one who’s not a FTM, and so it may happen sooner for you. LOL! So hope I didn’t hurt any feelings Jenni and Kristin! (((HUGS)))
I was a FTM and my little turkey came 2 weeks early. Ya never know.
As for the mother without a baby post, that was wonderful. My heart always ache for babyless mommies, I was one for awhile. But adoption is just about the sweetest most loving act ever. Everyone involved is so blessed and full of love. I hope she gets her baby soon.
Laura, nope we’re not coming for the reunion, we do plan on being there when Nate returns in September though, and then when Kevin’s little sister Shelly gets married possibly in December.
Kaylene – thank you for such wonderful words! I don’t think my kids would agree that I am the wonderful mom you described… lol I still wonder every day what it would be like to be pg, but I don’t worry about having a bio child because to me, my kids are mine just as if i had them myself. I can’t wait to have the baby expereince just one more time… 🙂 Thanks for all of your support!
uh, yea, I’m baby hungry, and have been longer then you! but we’ll see what happens in the coming months… 🙂
I am a big adoption advocate, as both myself and my sister are adopted. I would love to adopt one day.