tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post6816493827985456647..comments2023-12-30T00:39:35.575-08:00Comments on Anybody Want a Peanut?: We Are Each OtherWantapeanuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993949583915924482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-17278579856814900242011-07-19T07:12:09.366-07:002011-07-19T07:12:09.366-07:00The thing I really admire about you, is that you a...The thing I really admire about you, is that you are so aware of your connection but still recognize your other childs wants and needs so strongly.<br /><br />Having grown up in a home where the special needs sister's needs over-ride the needs of all the rest of us I recognize the pain that can come from NOT being needy as well. Bravo for you for being mindful of this.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-82662775899484160202010-09-29T18:39:31.941-07:002010-09-29T18:39:31.941-07:00I think Jennie, what you wrote in your comments is...I think Jennie, what you wrote in your comments is very true... I think we all have a special connection to all of our kids. Its just very different if there is an illness or special need involved. Nicely written!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-60015572673776566702010-09-27T20:23:30.838-07:002010-09-27T20:23:30.838-07:00I can definitely relate to this post! I often won...I can definitely relate to this post! I often wonder if I would ever be able to love or connect with another child the way that I connect with my daughter. It is such an intense and positive connection. I loved reading your perspective!MAMA BRANDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598223933749254645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-53535420726731303012010-09-27T16:27:17.723-07:002010-09-27T16:27:17.723-07:00I think you all hit on something interesting. When...I think you all hit on something interesting. When our kids need us more than usual because of illness or other special needs, we have to invest so much physical and emotional energy that of course we'd feel especially close to them.<br /><br />I do feel a very special bond with my daughter as well, it's just very different from the bond I have with Moe.Wantapeanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993949583915924482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-37131145931861397302010-09-27T00:06:36.393-07:002010-09-27T00:06:36.393-07:00I have a very deep connection with my third-born, ...I have a very deep connection with my third-born, I think because she was very ill when she was born. Unexpectedly so. I had been busy with my twin 2-yr-olds during my pregnancy, so didn't have the luxury of connecting much in-utero with this one, but once she was born (and so sick), it was amazing what I felt. <br /><br />I don't think that connection ever really leaves a mother. It is always there. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post and your memories.Linsey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975844143512412392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-40302812009009004232010-09-26T19:19:14.190-07:002010-09-26T19:19:14.190-07:00Very sweet post Jennie. I believe that our mom con...Very sweet post Jennie. I believe that our mom connection with our children is always there, no matter what the circumstances.<br /><br />LOVE your new blog design. It is fantastic!SKY PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754246852792388695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420419511488075050.post-52476638658897542632010-09-26T10:16:03.588-07:002010-09-26T10:16:03.588-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. I totally understan...This brought tears to my eyes. I totally understand it when you describe the intense connection you have with your first born. I feel the same way.<br /><br /> Whenever I feel that my connection with my second child is lacking, I think of this moment: When my second daughter was born she was rushed to the NICU with breathing problems. They wheeled me down to see her about an hour after she was born. She was connected to tubes and had been intubated. When the nurses placed her on my chest, her breathing improved, and she would breathe on her own. It was an incredible experience. <br /><br />When my days are long and I feel spread thin, I think of that moment and remember that my baby and I are bonded beyond words. <br /><br />Thanks for such a touching post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com