Dear Little One,

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There’s something I haven’t shared with many people; before you, there was another baby. I was young and not in a position to care for him, so I placed him with a loving family who could provide a stable home. It shattered my heart to know that I was nurturing someone who would never truly be mine. I often told myself that he belonged to me more than those raising him, but deep down, I understood that wasn’t the case. They would be his parents, while I would simply be his birth mother. He wouldn’t recognize me in a crowd or ask for lullabies, even if I tried to sing.

In the midst of the hospital chaos, I caught a fleeting glimpse of him, and it felt like my heart fell in love with his. This tiny being had been a part of me, and now he was here, looking back at me with his eyes – eyes that had developed within me. For those long months, he was my only companion through my sadness and tears. Yet, I had to let him go, to a different woman who would experience all the joys and challenges of motherhood with him. I envied her; she would be the one to kiss his scrapes, cuddle him at night, and share in those precious moments that I could never reclaim.

What if he thought I only played a physical role in his life and didn’t care enough to keep him? The truth was, I loved him so deeply that I chose to let him go, believing it was what would make him happiest. Since that day, no matter how busy my life became or how full I felt with my new family, thoughts of him have lingered in my mind. I often wonder where he is and what he’s doing. Will our paths ever cross again?

Now, six years later, I’m staring at you, fresh from my embrace. Your eyes, just like his, grew within me. But unlike before, you came to me through a series of fortunate decisions, rather than impulsive choices made in youth. My love for him was intense and heart-wrenching; looking at him brought me both joy and sorrow. But with you, I feel a sense of peace. You are my child to cherish, to guide, to nurture, and to love. While both of you have touched my life, you are the one I get to keep.

You will live with me, and I will be your mom. I’ll spend each day worrying about how you’re doing, hoping you’re safe and making good choices. I’ll guide you, and I’ll be there for you. You have given me a chance to be the mother I always wanted to be.

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In Summary

Becoming a mother is a journey filled with love, sacrifice, and hope. Each experience shapes us, and while the past may linger, the future is bright.