Wow, it has been a REALLY long time since I have blogged. I feel bad that I am so out of the loop with what is going on with everyone...hopefully I will have a chance to start catching up soon.
Things are going really well with our new little family. I think that it is finally starting to sink in that I am a mom. Sometimes it doesn't seem real, but there are other times when I definitely feel it, and it is amazing! I will admit that this has been a gradual process. So many people told me that I would feel this instant connection the first time I held J. I guess I did, but not to the level that I was expecting. I would say that the bond has been growing slowly, and I feel it more each day. Like I said, I feel like motherhood is still sinking in, so I am guessing that is part of it.
We have been getting into a good routine, and J is done with the lights. Both of these things are a huge blessing, because it means that I get to interact with him more and he is sleeping better at night. It also seems like J has grown so much already...he goes in for his first 2 week appointment on Monday, so I guess I will find out exactly how much then.
Also, thank you so much to everyone for the support that you have given me, especially over the past few weeks. It has meant SO much to me. I am hoping that I can soon start to get updated on what is going on with everyone else, and I can start returning the favor.
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I'm so happy to hear that life is treating you well! I can imagine bonding with an adopted newborn must be different - everything happening so quickly after the long wait it must all seem so surreal. Wonderful surreal, but - not knowing how you fell of course - surreal in a way that makes bonding strange. But even when you give birth I've had friends say it seems surreal, so maybe it's not all that different. One day you'll not be alble to imagine you life without him. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's only been a week hun, and we all understand you have your hands full :) bonding can take time...everyone is different. You sound happy.
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to see a post from you. I am so glad it is going so well for you. I am also really glad to hear that he is off the lights. That did not sound like it was easy.
ReplyDeleteHere is my email kristen@fostercentral.org
Glad that all is well. Have fun bonding with your new son!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! It's good to hear from you! I'm sure that it's all a transition and that everyone experiences things differently. Be patient with yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear things are going well. Congrats again and enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you and baby are doing well. Congrats again! :)
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Don't worry about not bonding right away. It took me a long time to bond with my son, even though he is my biological child and there were no real complications with the birth. You'll get there.
I can't even begin to imagine how it feels to bring home your new baby. It must be amazing but also shocking. So glad to hear that things are going well!
ReplyDeleteHere from ICLW - congratulations on your new baby! I hear that that insta-bond can be a myth. It doesn't come on that way for everyone and that doesn't mean anything about your relationship with your son or how much you love him. Keep updating, we'll keep reading :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new baby! So glad things are going well.
ReplyDeleteSo happy everything is going well. I think bonding can take time. It will come! Hugs!
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