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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Thoughts on single parenting

Just because I am asked, and I know there are other singles who wonder about adoption... I bring you MY thoughts on being a single parent. Keep in mind thus far I have had a fairly "easy" baby. I have to say in allot of ways I don't think it's as hard as people think.
The things that I long for the most are...
1. Simply another body. I would LOVE to be able to run a quick errand when she is asleep. Or say hey can you hand me this or that just really simple things. It would also be REALLY nice for me to be able to be on-call at night and not take her to a babysitter.
2. A cameraman. Sounds odd, but sometimes she is being so darn cute and I would love to say "get the camera" only I can't leave. Now that she sits independently it isn't quite as hard, but many times I can't leave her unattended, or hold both the camera and her.
3. Someone to "share" her cuteness with. Sure I can call my friends or family and tell them about the cute things she does, but it still isn't quite the same as having someone else there to enjoy her.
Basically that is my list. Not too bad if you ask me! There are also advantages to single parenting.
I make ALL the decisions. Discipline, what is okay for her to do, to eat etc. There is never a debate as to who is going to change her, bathe her, feed her, whatever. It is me. I don't think twice about it. I know it's my "job" and it has never bothered me.
So all in all. If you are single and considering adoption, DO IT! It's not as hard as I would have thought!

2 comments:

  1. Hi Laura,
    My name is Shanna. I am a single first grade teacher and am going to start figuring out my options for adoption this summer. I came across your blog and am very inspired by your story. I would love to chat with you about your process. If you get a chance, can you email me at shannacam@gmail.com. Thank you.

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  2. Thanks for your stories. I love reading them. You give me hope for my journey. Were you on the AA adoption Yahoo group?

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