But it's much harder than I ever thought.
I've hesitated before posting here but really do need to offload so here goes - my new son is lovely, funny, smiley and adorable. But he is also hard, demanding, emotional and tiring. And I am wobbling all over the place while trying to cope.
It's only been a few days and I'm exhausted! Am I just rubbish and completely not cut out to be a mum - maybe I'm bloody infertile for a reason!
My boy is trying so hard and doing so well - first couple of days, we slipped into his routine with no issues. But for the last few days, he has had some meltdowns and I can't comfort him. I know that he wants his old life back with his foster family and I feel like it's my fault he isn't happy. We keep reminding ourselves about the depth of change he is experiencing but I feel like a fraud. Bet his foster mum would know how to make him feel safe and secure. He looks at me with real anxiety sometimes and I don't know how to make it better. I feel guilty.
Sorry to just offload - I just needed to get it out.
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on adoption.
Adoption
I thought i was prepared..
prumarth · 15/06/2014 10:37
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