Sunday, October 11, 2009

Grateful

Our son has been living with us full-time for almost 2 weeks now. I don't have the words to express how lucky I feel to have this little boy in my life. I've had people tell me that we deserve this because we tried for a while, had multiple failed IVFs, etc (nothing compared to what some have been through). But I know that I have never done anything in my life that would make me deserving of this amazing gift I've been given. I am so grateful that, although completely unworthy,  I get to wake up every morning and spend the day with my little guy. He is pure sunshine. When he first wakes up, I like to listen to him for a few minutes via the baby monitor. He usually spends some time talking to himself and turning on his crib soother music. I love listening to his babbling, always hoping for the word Mama to come out at some point of course (still waiting right now although I'm pretty sure I'm hearing "Hi" every morning). When I go into his room, he flashes me a huge smile and every time he does I'm overwhelmed with gratitude.

11 comments:

elephantscanremember said...

That is so sweet and heartwarming. You do deserve it. That boy is so lucky to have you as his mommy too. :)

Lost in Space said...

Beautiful, Karen.

Claudia said...

Wonderful news, Karen!! So happy for you and little Mr Sunshine :)

emilythehopeless said...

aww!! how wonderful!! :)

Erika said...

So thrilled for you! Tears of joy streaming down my face... So thrilled!

kalibug said...

Baby smiles are the best!! :-)

Fran said...

I'm overwhelmed with joy and I have tears streaming down my face...so very happy for you!

Fiddle1 said...

I've been following along, and finally got a chance to post..congrats Karen, to you and your husband. Your new son is lucky to have found you!

Wendy said...

Karen,
I'm so happy for you and your husband. What a wonderful thing to wake up and get to hear him through the baby monitor! He sounds like such a sweetie. And I hope you get to hear "Mama" very soon!

So glad you posted. :)

Barb said...

That is so awesome! :D I can just picture the sweetheart. I can't wait to have that experience too!

Polly Gamwich said...

Oh Sweety, congratulations!