One thing I've wondered since Brady was born is how I could possibly love another child as much as I love him.
From the moment Brady was put into my arms, he had my heart. It truly is a miraculous connection, which I've written about before, but I couldn't help but wonder how I would be able to love another child as much.
You see, once Brady was born, he had my whole heart. All of it. No other kid even held a candle in comparison. That's normal, I think. So what happens when baby #2 comes along? How is that 100% distributed? Do you lose some love for child #1 to accommodate for another child? Do I care less about the new baby than I did about Brady when he was born? How can you divide a mother's love?
I guess time will tell, but I have this funny feeling it won't divide, but simply double. It's a concept that puts mathematics and logic aside. The 100% love I have for Brady will remain, and instantly my capacity to love will be doubled. It's probably a lot like God's love for us: we don't get a fragment of His love, we get 100% of His unconditional love, all the time.
I guess I'll find out soon enough :)
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like God's love, it doesn't decrease with the number of people on this earth, it is the same from one to another-- no matter which came first or last. your parenting love I believe will just grow. love your post.
that's a great analogy Jen! I will get to find out soon how it all works :)
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