tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post165927644821648814..comments2024-03-04T16:31:56.303-06:00Comments on My Amazeing Journey: the story continues...Amy Mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10051190318438580049noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-17749180366384872432010-03-08T22:08:16.282-06:002010-03-08T22:08:16.282-06:00Amy,
first of all, I'm so happy for you! It&...Amy,<br /><br />first of all, I'm so happy for you! It's been awhile since I e-d you, but I saw your post on RQ about the referral. And congratulations!!! And yes, your feelings are normal. There were so many days before and after I got my daughter that I wondered what I was doing. How could I be a single mom and take care of everything? I'm blessed to say I was married last fall...and I still don't know how to handle it all. But switching to SN and accepting my daughter's referral were the hardest and greatest decisions I've ever made. We've been home 3 mos shy of two years. The overwhelming, real love doesn't come in an instant. Not with a referral pic. Not even on "Gotcha' Day." To quote Janette Oke, I think "love comes softly." And then it floods over (but not in the flooding-your-house-and-ruining-your-carpets sort of way ;). There'll be that moment you look at her and you know this is who you've loved all along and you'd lay down your life for her. And even when things are tough, money is tight, and you never seem to have enough time, you'll look at her and know...every second was/is worth it. So excited to see the next steps of your journey!<br /><br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608148690122716117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-72679573831969855892010-02-11T11:21:47.533-06:002010-02-11T11:21:47.533-06:00I had the same thoughts, feelings and scares, so I...I had the same thoughts, feelings and scares, so I too would say, you are totally normal! I was so scared that I wouldn´t be a good mom for my daugther, that she wouldn´t like me, that I would be negative towards her for stopping me from doing a lot of the things I did before. I loved her from the moment I got her in my arms, but it took me three monthes to feel that I was a good mother.<br />Believe in yourself and the lord, and everything will be okay, even though it might be rough now and then. You will be a fantastic mother, and you will figure it all out, and don´t hesitate to accept the help your family and friends will offer. It will be a lifesaver...and no one can do it all on their own.<br />Congratulations on your daugther. Can´t wait to see pictures of you and Molly together.<br /><br />Hanne from DenmarkHannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883791067882568815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-48890445685173234142010-02-07T16:36:28.982-06:002010-02-07T16:36:28.982-06:00Amy,
What a great surprise! I am so excited for y...Amy,<br />What a great surprise! I am so excited for you and Molly. Believe me when I say that EVERYTHING you are feeling is perfectly normal. I thought I was going crazy too! LOL I have even lost 30 lbs in several months. Please take it all in and enjoy every minute of the chaos. I am praising God for your decision and HIS faithfulness to you. HE knows the desires of your heart and is fulfilling them. Please post the pics when you can. My little one is waking up from her nap - more later. Love ya,<br />TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810407927011936781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-78809555865745981092010-02-06T17:03:47.033-06:002010-02-06T17:03:47.033-06:00I think your feelings are completely normal and NO...I think your feelings are completely normal and NO you're not crazy. You've waited, prayed, and long for this moment for years. It's finally here and I'm sure it's overwhelming. You're going to be a great mom!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941057754296372495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-10241735469773076952010-02-05T21:48:19.141-06:002010-02-05T21:48:19.141-06:00Friend...we are either "normal" together...Friend...we are either "normal" together in our emotional ups and downs, or we've both lost it...at least we will be together!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524675927982141656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-73530748292592557942010-02-05T18:23:17.569-06:002010-02-05T18:23:17.569-06:00Congratulations on your referral!Congratulations on your referral!Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560507103373379561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-67117742164311169092010-02-05T18:15:21.804-06:002010-02-05T18:15:21.804-06:00Let me tell you (fellow RQer here) I did the SAME ...Let me tell you (fellow RQer here) I did the SAME thing. I felt numb and excited, and scared and happy all together. You are not messing up. Take a deep breath...this is your moment in time. This is your baby. Will you be scared...YES! Will she be scared...YES! Will it all work out to be perfect in its own way...YES! Between naw and...what May? Which is a great time to travel BTW. You will go through every worst case and best case senario. You won't sleep...and you will be a crazy wreck, but thats how you know it is meant to be. If you didn't worry what kind of Mom would you be? Worrying is what Mom's do the best! Maybe you won't have much time for yourself, but you won't care, because you will have your baby, and that is all that will matter. I know we are just cyber buddies in the world of adoption, but I have been there and I could have posted this very thing this time last year when we found our daughter Lilly. I understand..and am here if you need to talk. dockery@mochamail.comLove for Lilly Yinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843665364881188797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-9878791557920783742010-02-05T17:42:19.312-06:002010-02-05T17:42:19.312-06:00I remember the feeling of not thinking I could han...I remember the feeling of not thinking I could handle this on my own. Wow times change and you just know that when Molly is placed in your arms it will begin and the bonding and attachment will happen. It may take some time and lots of work but you will be a great mom. I see the care in everything you blog about and know that you will do fine. There are always questions and I feel that even now almost 11 years later I still wonder how I do it. Being a teacher rocks I am always home and have each and every holiday with my daughter. Summers are amazing and know that support is out there. <br />I felt many of the same things but it just all falls into place and you too will just handle what comes your way. take care, and can't wait to see your beautiful pictures of your lovely daughter. <br />xoxoShauna and MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267556091380320770noreply@blogger.com