There’s something I’ve kept to myself for quite some time—before you arrived, there was another baby. I was young and found myself in circumstances that made it impossible for me to care for him. So, I made the heart-wrenching decision to place him with a family who desperately wanted a child and could provide him the life I couldn’t.
Carrying him was a bittersweet experience; my heart ached knowing he would never truly belong to me. I often thought of his future parents, knowing they would embrace him, nurture him, and experience all the joys and challenges of parenthood. I was deeply envious of that woman who would be there to comfort him when he cried, to cheer him on as he took his first steps, and to guide him through life’s many adventures. I feared that he might only see me as a physical presence in his life—the one who gave him birth but not the life that followed.
Yet, the truth was, my love for him was so profound that I chose to let him go, believing it was what was best for him. Even now, years later, I find myself wondering about him. Where is he? What is he doing? Will our paths ever cross again?
But now, as I hold you in my arms, everything feels different. You just entered this world, and I’m gazing into your eyes, the same eyes that formed within me. Your arrival is a product of hope and careful choices, unlike the chaotic circumstances surrounding my first pregnancy.
With him, I experienced a love that was both intense and painful, as I grappled with the heartache of separation. But with you, it’s different. I can cherish every moment you’re here with me. You are mine to nurture, to guide, and to love unconditionally. I can raise you, teach you, and hold you close when you need comfort. You will grow up in my embrace, and perhaps, one day, you might even meet your brother.
Both of you have transformed my life in ways I never imagined. You lived within me for those precious months, and now you will thrive in my care, as I become your mom. Each day, I will worry about you—ensuring you’re warm enough, staying safe, and making wise choices. I am grateful for this opportunity to raise you and to redeem my experience of motherhood.
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In summary, my journey from letting go to embracing motherhood has been profound. I learned that love can manifest in many forms, and I am thankful for the chance to nurture you.