Thursday, October 21, 2010

A whole lot of joy

I have reflected again and again about what to write today.  For those who may be visiting the first time for ICLW, welcome to a happy spot in blogland.  My hubby and I just adopted our first child, and he really is a dream come true.  He is so sweet and so cute.

And if that wasn't enough, he even sleeps during the night--only waking up to eat.  I have quickly found that is the number one question I am asked.  Are you sleeping?  Is he sleeping?  And I can see why, because even though he only wakes up to eat and then goes back to bed, I have never felt so sleep deprived in my life.  I can't imagine how it would be if I was recovering from a delivery, breast feeding, and he wasn't sleeping.  I have a whole new appreciation for the obsession that moms have about talking about their kids sleep patterns.

But enough about that.  I have much more to write about than sleep.  As you all know, the title of my blog is: Find Joy Now.  And the joy that our little guy has brought into my life is unbelievable.  And as the blurb on the side of my blog says, I plan on writing about the joyful things in my life.  I am sure we will pursue adoption again in the future.  And who knows, if I ever overcome my fear of stirrups, maybe I would face the hormonal and emotional nightmare of infertility treatments.  And I guess there is always the chance that now that I am so relaxed and have adopted, I should anticipate announcing my upcoming pregnancy any day now.  j/k.

I like how my hubby said it, "who knew 20 inches could change your life so much".  So, anyhow, I guess what I am saying, is that this is my new life.  And I love it.  And I plan on blogging about it and the other things going on in my life.  I hope many of you will stay and enjoy the journey with me.

15 comments:

  1. Congrats, I am so happy for you and you give us all hope and let us know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I will continue to follow you for sure!

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  2. hourray for finding joy! Although as I write that, I can't say that I believe you had not found it before your son arrived. I think you are a joyful girl at the core of your being, jrs. Infertility tried to steal that away from you, but you did not let it. I admire you very much.
    And now you are finding the joy in motherhood, and it makes me so happy to see you there. Hugs to you, dear woman.

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  3. Oh I just love this post! Yea for joy! I'm so glad your little guy has brought so much joy into your life. :)

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  4. I am so glad you are enjoying your bundle of joy. And, I will seriously LAUGH OUT LOUD if you end up adding another to the statistic of women who get pregnant after adopting. =)

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  5. I can't say it enough my friend...so, so incredibly happy for you guys! Your husband is so correct, who knew how much of a difference that perfect little one brings. Continue to celebrate the joy!

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  6. Congratulations. It is nice to have an uplifting place to read. Looking forward to following you.

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  7. This is just so awesome and wonderful. I'm really happy for you all. And that little boy's a charmer! Congrats!!

    ICLW 128

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  8. hello from ICLW!! Congrats on your new little boy. He is adorable.

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  9. Congrats on your precious little man! He is SO CUTE! This is a great uplifting post:)Love the blog name by the way, and your story is very inspiring!!

    *ICLW*

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  10. Congratulations! I really like your post! I'll probably be taking about sleep (and lack of) soon...

    ICLW
    http://daega99-arewethereyet.blogspot.com/

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  11. Oh yes, please, keep on blogging about your new-found joy. :-D

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  12. So happy for you! Adoption is a wonderful thing! And I love your hubby's comment--so true! They change our lives completely and enrich them infinitely.

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  13. Focusing on joy is such a worthwhile effort. Not only does this mindfulness help you feel great about your life and your purpose; it also inspires others to look at life with more a joyful attitude. Thanks.

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  14. i love your outlook of trying to find joy in this journey. i have a similar motto :-) its been a challenge, but its taken me a few years to get to the realization that i too am more than my infertility. congrats on your adoption!... happy iclw (#31)

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  15. Just found you through your post on my blog ;)
    Congrats on your new little one! He is precious! I can't wait for our day.

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