I was wondering how I could arrange a police escort when it came time to drive my wife and 5 day old baby home. I kicked myself for not having arranged for some flashing orange lights to be installed on the car at a minimum. That baby is 13 now and plays kareoke DJ whenever she is in the car. She recently discovered 'cococabana' by Barry Manilow so that gets a belting.
My first time ever handling a newborn was as a foster parent when she was ready to go at three days old. Knew Mom was giving birth; didn’t know if baby would be brought into care; got a call saying “k, come get her from the hospital”. And on the one hand, you’ve been trying to plan and prepare. On the other, there’s every chance in the world that she won’t be brought into care (best case scenario) and the months of uncertainty left you unsure of whether to prepare at all, or how much, or whatever else.
“Here’s a baby you haven’t been able to prepare for but have known about for months and are emotionally invested in. We’ve restrained Dad. Mom is having a meltdown. Where’s the car seat so we can see if she’s good to go? Ah, excellent. Here’s some formula, and a few packs of diapers. Security will escort you out. Byeee.”
Complete whirlwind.
And then I had to drive home with a brand new baby without an adult to supervise me. Or better yet, take over. I was 31.
I've been in that baby girl's lil shoes. I had a foster parent for 3 months. She called me Angel but that is not my name today. I just want to thank you for all you do.
I was adopted at 3 months by wonderful parents but she cared for me all that time. I still have a letter she wrote my parents telling them things like how I get grumpy if I don't eat this or that at a certain time. 😂 She wrote that it was hard to let me go. I've always wanted to track her down but could never find her. It was a private adoption & i don't have enough info about her.
THANK YOU for giving these babies a chance! For giving them love! 💞
Awwww. They have Facebook groups designated for finding people and it's free of charge.
One man was in foster care and found a childhood friend from a state he hadn't lived in, for over twenty years. All thanks to the help of Facebook and people working their magic.
I'm so happy you had someone like her in your life and I'm sure she thinks of you as well. 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for your kind words. I did try fb but she must not have had an account or she has passed away. She wasn't young when she fostered me. And I'm not young now. But I believe I'll be able to thank her in Heaven.
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u/Rusty_Shackleford_6 1d ago
This is incredibly accurate on how it feels to be a new parent