This past week or two has been a little sketchy, i haven't been feeling to good. I've noticed throughout this whole adoption process, I've been introduced to new feelings, good and bad, feelings that i have never experienced before. And here lately I've been getting this feeling of missing Sawyer sooo much, longing for him, and when i attempt to cry, no tears come. That really bothers me, crying makes me feel better. And when i cannot cry, it frustrates me. This has been happening quiet a bit lately. But i do get over it pretty easily, on Tuesday i watched "Teen Mom", and the girl who chose adoption for her baby, was feeling pretty down, and went on a retreat for a couple days with other birth mothers, they did lots of different exercise to help with coping, one that i liked in particular, was a exercise where they wrote something that they have been holding on to on a piece of paper, and burned it, a kind of way of getting red of regretful or hateful feelings, on her piece of paper she wrote "What if i could of done it". I think this feeling of longing is the cause of something that I'm holding on too just like those other birth moms, i wish i could figure out what it was, something that made since, but i just cant put my finger on it. Buuuuut, in other happier news, me and Jason will be seeing Sawyer soon! :) I'm so nervous and excited! I'm so scatter brained about it, will he feel a connection with us? Or what if we hold him and he cry's to be back in his mommy's arms. Well either way, I'm so happy to see his sweet little face again... I'm so excited to see Candace and Brett in action, showing off their great parenting skills :)
For my next post, I'm going to see if i can get Jason to write a little something about his experience through the adoption, so be looking out for it :)
Hi Lauren. It's Cheryl Cobb, one of Candace and Brett's friends. I just read your latest blogs and want to tell you how awesome I think you are. I think that everything you are feeling is pretty normal for what you are going through. I have had the privilege of watching Candace and Brett "in action" as you put it and they are such wonderful parents! I am so happy for you to get to see them and Sawyer and I know you won't be disappointed. You and Jason are truely amazing people and I feel blessed to have met you both. Please know that you guys are in my prayers. I pray that you will continue to have the strength that has brought you this far. The strength to do what you feel is best for your child. It's not something many young people can do. I love you and wish so much happiness for you and Jason.
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I think you are amazing. It takes a very strong and amazing person to see what is best for their child and take the right actions and do the right thing (for you and your son). You will always know he is safe and not wanting for anything. You are very blessed to have such a wonderful family for your son (I know you already know this) that you are able to see him grow and become a wonderful person. He will always know how much you loved him and know you are the amazing woman who gave him life and gave him the best life you could give to him. God Bless you and I hope things get easier for you soon!
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty! I admire you in so many ways. You are such an example to so many people. I feel so extremely honored that you chose us to be his parents. We can't wait to see you. I know Sawyer is excited also : ) I will probably cry (duh) but they will all be happy tears. You can even change his poopie diaper if you would like. LOL Now they are the size of footballs!! We love yall :)
ReplyDeletei cant imagine how many emotions you are probably still feeling and i want you to know that im proud of you even though i dont know you. im glad that you are part of an open adoption. it seems like a wonderful and unique relationship has been and will continue to be built between you, jason and brett and candace (and sawyer of course!) look forward to that and so much more that will happen in your life. things change everyday and new emotions rush in and out. keep your chin up! i love reading your updates.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being willing to share your "adventure". You have done such an amazing thing for your son. I admire how selfless a decision you could make. Your sharing has helped me understand open adoption and put me a little more a ease with the idea. Good luck in the future.
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