Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Bonding...YES

I remember when Mia was home for only 6 months the social worker asked us if she had bonded with us. I immediately said Yes. But it wasn't until over a year later that I thought back. No we weren't really bonded then. Bonding is a big word in the adoption community. It happens slowly over time and a child might not be completely bonded for a few years. Do they know who makes the food? Yes, Do they only want you when they get hurt? yes, do they give hugs and kisses? yes. But true and lasting bonding takes TIME lots of TIME. It's something you take for granted with biological children but with adoption it means EVERYTHING.

Well all that to say... Mia and Kaylee have really been fascinated with newborns lately. They ask me at least twice a day if I can have a baby. I always say, "you mean go to China and get another baby." No Mom a baby from your tummy. I always tell them," no that's probably not going to happen again." What I really want to say is Fat Chance sisters....

But anyway after several pleas for a sister, I was rocking Ty before bed and he looked up at me and said, "I don't want you to have a baby" I replied, "Oh, because you're my baby" "No I'm a big boy" "Yes you're Mommy's big boy"
He looked me straight in the eyes and said "I love you Mommy" and gave me a big kiss and hug.

This was the first time he had said he loved me without prompting. It was a moment....a really sweet moment.
Bonding? Yes we're on a good road.
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3 comments:

"T" said...

That was such a sweet read and so necessary for me to read it. I think it's harder when you have had bio children cause you don't understand why this child has not bonded when it only took seconds it seemed for your bio children to bond in fact you don't even think about it at all when you have bio kids. Thanks for writing this post. It needs to be told that bonding can takes months and years.

a Tonggu Momma said...

What a beautiful post.

Kayce said...

Such a great post and a wonderful moment for both of you. Thank you for sharing.