It's a
question I often ask myself, will my daughter be my only child?
At birth we
were bonded, and though I was terrified, what developed can only be described
as amazing. She is my whole world, the
wind beneath my wings, my forever love, and every other sappy 80's song you can
come up with.
And how
could she not be? When she was a baby she'd fall asleep in my arms while I sang
the theme to Golden Girls. We’d play the
silly face game, evoking uncontrollable fits of laughter, and when it was time
for her first shots we both cried "like babies". She is indeed the
most amazing little person I have ever met
.
So when
people ask me "Do you want to have more?" I always answer with a profound yes, but
there was a time when I really don't know.
It's not because I don't love my daughter, it's the opposite; I love her
so much would I feel the same about her siblings? Do I have enough love in my
heart for two?
My mother
never made my sister and I feel as if she loved one of us more than the other,
no matter how hard we proclaimed favoritism (She has more fries than I do!) Growing
up with a sibling is something I've always wanted my children to experience,
for when I’m gone from this world they’ll have each other.
My
hesitation lied in my complete adoration of my baby girl and the fact that
we've grown together. Our late night non-slumber parties, our early morning
dance parties, and milestones like first steps, first teeth, and first
words. Will those "firsts"
feel the same the second time around?
And then I
realized what I learned from my mom, that a mother’s heart is big enough for
all of her children. This one came out awesome, so why not try again?
Besides by
then I'll have this mom thing down right? :)
Good luck trying. Even though we're still trying for #2, I still think about whether or not mini me will feel left out or less loved.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! It's soooo tough, why didn't our parents tell us!! Good luck to you too!
DeleteShe is such a cutie and I relate so much to this post! It's funny, I'm in the same boat, ready to have another baby but scared that my little one will feel neglected. She's my little bff! Great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Aren't they the best!! :)
DeleteI'm feeling the same way! Wanting a sibling for my son vs not quite sure if I/we/he are ready.... I'm trying for #2 and trusting that we will all "be ready" when he or she gets here. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe worry oursleves, but in the end it always works out right? XO
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