Song of the Waiting Mother

I'm currently working my way though a book i recently picked up ~ Toddler Adoption: The Weaver's Craft by Mary Hopkins-Best. I'm only a few chapters in but i already know it's going to be such a helpful and informative book! It's scary at times but soo informative!!

While reading it this morning I came across a poem that i knew I'd have to post here. I think many of us can really appreciate it.


Song of the Waiting Mother
~ Christine Futia

I'm pregnant, but my tummy isn't growing.
And no one ever calls me "Little Mom."
The public simply isn't overflowing
With questions that I'd handle with aplomb.

There are no special clothes to mark my waiting.
Nobody stops and smiles as I pass by.
The absence of a due-date is frustrating
And looking at the nursery makes me cry.

When I'm overdue no one will worry.
The phone won't ring and ring as friends check in.
I can't induce my labor in a hurry,
My new life as a parent to begin.

Adoption is a worrisome endeavor,
And waiting all alone is not much fun.
To be "with child" a year seems like forever.
Dear God, we're ready! Please send us our son!