Well I had my first adoption dream this morning sometime between when the alarm went off and when I actually got up. I dreamt we were given a baby boy and it was so emotional! Of course it had the weird dream twist, like I think we were given the baby in store versus a hospital but it still felt very emotional seeing what the birthparents (there were 2) were going through and I was more sad for them then I was happy for me. It was very strange.
It is so weird what a small world it is. My dh and I were at our favorite neighborhood bar and grill where we go every friday night and know most of the staff so well. Well needless to say we had a few drinks and I was talking to one of the waitress who had just gotten off her shift and was eating dinner and having a beer with me at the bar. Somehow got in a discussion about the local police department and i said the only time I had been there was to be fingerprinted. She of course said "why were you finger printed" So i say so easily after numerous beers "we are adopting" she then proceeded to say the last thing I expected ...."I gave two kids up for adoption when i was young!" Crazy, so we got to talking and it was so interesting to get her perspective on everything because she is the first bm I have ever talked to. From what I remember of the conversation :) it was so amazing. And my dh, who was involved in another conversation at the bar leans over and told her how amazing she was and thank you! It really was the last thing I expected to hear her say. Small world.
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WOW!! That must have been really intersting! Before we began the adoption journey we didn't know anyone that was associated w/adoption AT ALL! For a long time I really wanted to atleast meet other domestic adopters (it always seems like there are tons of international), and I felt like I was out in domestic adoption world alone. The internet has been a great place to meet other people in similar situations (yeah blog world), but I haven't met any birth mothers.
What a great opportunity to hear from an actual birth mom. I wish I could sit down with someone who has been through this and listen to their thoughts! I love that you bellied up to the bar and had a drink with her:)
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