So while I am stumbling upon Joy in my spiritual & emotional postpartum state...blogging is just not happening.
I am so overcome with love & awe for this little girl. I was overcome in Mass last night at the gift of her. It has brought me to tears, again, at the fact that I missed this with Augie & Catie. And my husband says "that is a good thing to recognize".
The natural feminine reaction to birth is powerful beyond words. An intense INTENSE desire to protect, nurture, provide, defend...love...intense love. "No matter what" love.
For my husband, the way our children came into our family is less significant because he has not experienced the same emotional response to birth. The irony is that It took so much more to get him on board with adoption. When in the end.... :-). I am grateful for this man who teaches me so much!
So - our children all adore their sister. Rosie begs to hold her, Augie lights up around her and Catie just loves that she is an actual baby.
Lots of love happening right now. That is definitely a good thing!!
3 comments:
I guess since I have never borne children, I can't compare, but the love that you describe for your natural born children sounds like the love I have for our adopted blessings. I think it is emtionally easier for us since we have never conceived in 12 + years and don't expect to ever conceive. So, our adopted children are all our hearts know and ever expect to know. When I read your posts, I feel blessed that I do not have to deal with conflicting emotions toward my children.
Well said Julie...
E-you are such a beautiful soul! Mothering is hard no matter what. You are doing a wonderful job. Just really enjoy that newborn and delight in all your children. The joy will come.
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