I’ve been busy bonding with my 21-year old daughter whom I placed for adoption years ago. Oh? Did I not mention that to all of you?
Here. Take a peek.
Congratulations! It’s A Girl.
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Oh, Kelly… how wonderful! She’s stunning… just like her mama. Hugs for both of you!!
How are the other kids taking it? Something like this happened in my family and it was a psychological minefield for a while.
She is gorgeous. Takes after her mama.
Wow! Imagine, waiting all this time to meet your mom, and she turns out to be an awesome lady that we all love! How awesome. And she’s just beautiful!!! (And potty trained! BONUS!) I admire you so much. Even more now…
you’re a birthmom, too! Oh Kelly
Wow! Beautiful. Did I say wow? Yea, wow!
Wow! She’s beautiful. Congrats on the reunion!
Congratulations on re-connecting she looks alot like you.
I too am a birth mother and very anxious about revealing such to my kids, as the baby I gave up for adoption will be 18 next year. Please share how you shared with your children.
She is stunning! I love her hair! She has your eyes. Congratulations! I hope you both had a wonderful time bonding.
whoa, this is me blown away. she rocks – i hope you’ll tell more of the story!
Kelly, this gave me chills! She’s gorgeous. And you both look so happy. Congratulations!!!
Now that is a great story. She is beautiful like her mama! Thanks for sharing your story…
AWESOME – Both of you!!
GORGEOUS!
Lucky girl, she just hit the birth-mom lottery.
Please tell me she inherited the smart-ass gene!
I love the second photo – she’s gorgeous!
That’s a pretty good way to start posting again. Does she like coffee?
Once again, you’ve made my hand shoot up to my face. She is stunning, as are you. I hope your day was magical.
If a picture tells a story than it is a happy reunion.
weeeping. You guys look happy.
Beautiful. Really can’t imagine the swirl of emotions! Hugs,
All of your kids are so gorgeous. Clearly your genes are the dominant ones. How drunk do you think I’d have to get you guys for a threesome? Just a hypothetical question.
That’s incredible and so very exciting! I hope you have a happy reunion and a great time bonding.
And again… she’s beautiful!
How awesome!
I always wonder about our kids’ bith moms. They wonder, too.
What an exciting thing for both of you!
Wow! Congrats, and glad to hear you’re OK, I was starting to wonder.
As the mother of 4 adopted children. I am not sure how this makes me feel. Perhaps uneasy.
I am happy for you! I think if this is a good thing for you , then it is indeed a good thing.
You are never without surprises!
I often write about the strength and courage of birthmother’s who give the gift of parenthood to those of us who long to be parents but biology won’t all us. I have always respected your own strength and courage and now I have even more reason to. I am happy you have been reunited. I am happy for your child to get to meet her birthmom and learn a little more about herself and her roots.
It makes me sorry for my own children (adopted from Ethiopia) that they will not get to share in a reunion and meeting like you and your child have. Am interested in hearing how it has all gone.
Thinking of you….
Awesome photos! I hope this is smooth sailing and brings lots of joy to you. She’s making a face you make in that second photo.
Congratulations to you! You are such a strong sister – no wonder you like strong coffee ;0
So sweet! I’m glad you guys found each other.
WHAT? Wow.
She’s absolutely beautiful. No surprise, really, considering who her Momma is…
Wow! Congrats!
woah! seriously?
did you use that hot guy the Locator?
I want to know more dammit!
Looks like a happy ending. I hope she was just what her adoptive parents needed in their life. And what a decision to make.
I’ve been a lurker for over a year, but today I really have to come out to say congratulations. I’ll hold you both in my thoughts hoping you sail smoothly through the waters of navigation.
She DOES have your eyes, & your gorgeous smile. I’m so happy for both of you. And I’ve MISSED you!!!!
How wonderful! Congratulations.
THAT is beautiful!
I think we all can forgive you, just a little bit, for wanting to hold something so emotional and enjoying these ‘first’ moments all to yourself
congratulations, kelly. i can’t believe how much she looks like the boys.
Wow. Crying like a dork. You are a truly wonderful, awesome person and your daughter looks amazing as well. So happy for you both!
I see a lot of Mallory in her, must be that smile and the eyes. She is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing such tender photographs. Beautiful. Wow, 2 of each…
you are my favorite person on the planet all the time.. well usually top eight.. but thats pretty freakin awesome to be in my top eight.
shes probably just as kick ass as you are..
Your heart must be in the bittersweet hall of fame. And you still keep offering pieces of it to us, your blogreaders. Love keeps turning you inside out and you keep coming back for more. I could go on, but I will just say that it must be a mixed blessing touching so many lives in so many different ways.
Wow… How can you drop a bomb like that without giving us newbies the backstory???!!!! I hope you will write details soon. Congratulations to you both. I’ll bet there wasn’t enough Kleenex around that day!
Wow, she is stunning. Congrats to you both.
P.S. My husband is adopted, but never had any inclination to reach out. Glad things worked out for you.
That has brought a huge smile to my face!
And to both of yours, obviously…!
Wow. I’m just…moved. I hope that you both received what you needed (and continue to do so, if that is what you both desire).
Understanding that there is much to this story that is, and will remain, private (and also understanding that I know nothing about the parents who raised this pretty redhead), when and if you are in the time and mental space to discuss it, I’d love to know whether she was aware that her birth mother was mocha. Whether or not she knew before, did it seem to matter?
I’m so happy for both of you
xoxo
Well, congratulations on the reunion. You both look really happy and that is beautiful.
She’s pretty!
Glad you are reconnecting
Congrats, Kelly! That’s amazing!
And she is just beautiful.
Mazel Tov, Kelly!!!
She’s a beautiful girl. You are so blessed.
Congratulations to ALL of you!
Shash
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