Comments on: Adoption Free Friday: Aftershocks

By: Open Adoption Roundtable #4 – Braggy McBraggerson « I Should Really Be Working….

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:09:27 +0000

[...] just disappear because you’re not Everyday Mom. Things like being terrified for your child. Worrying about your child. Being protective of your child. And yes, the instinct to brag incessantly about your [...]

By: thanksgivingmom

thanksgivingmom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:40:03 +0000

I always “knew” the Mom part – the whole “everything changes” kind of deal that people, especially Moms talk about….I think sometimes people, myself included, don’t get that it isn’t just valid for parenting Moms.

And chow, I know….and the squirrels running on my roof that just about gave me a heart attack tell me you might be onto something. Which makes me feel weak, which is a whole different post…..

By: chowchow22

chowchow22 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:57:47 +0000

It is also motherhood, but like I have said a zillion times, I believe you have PTSD and are triggered more since having cupcake.
And yes, I am a DR. (in my mind)
Well~what’s left of it anyways;~))

By: Jensboys

Jensboys — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:53:08 +0000

Someone once said to me that the moment you become a mother your heart exists outside of your body the rest of your life. Its very true.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:10:41 +0000

I’m sure that being a mom does play a big part in it. You will always worry about your children. I remember how bad I felt calling T~ and telling her what happened after our bad car accident because I knew that it would be stressful for her since she had no control over the situation.

And, I suspect, that also has a lot to do with your own new fear–control. Obviously, when you placed Cupcake, you gave up control in her life. Lately, you’ve talked about other things (like work) where you don’t have as much control or security as you used to. I know that when I was dealing with infertility, I developed a lot of fears and control issues that had never existed in my life before then. I would guess that your sudden fear about earthquakes is something similar.

OK, I’ll stop with the armchair psychology now. Have a good weekend!