Happy Mother's Day

Surprisingly this weekend was harder for me than I thought--I never considered Mother's Day affecting me but it's just another reminder that after so much aching for Baby Hastings I am still not a Mother or Mother-to-be. I feel guilty having such sad thoughts when I have so much love in my life and so many of those close to me are amazing Mothers that I look up to. I am extremely lucky to still have my mum in my life and never take this for granted, speaking with her every day and making sure I visit at least once every two weeks (if not more). My mother is the strongest person I know who has raised three amazing daughters and is the proud grandmother to my 2 nephews and 2 nieces. One day I hope to make her a grandmother once again.
To my mother--Happy Mother's Day and thank you for always being an inspiration in my life. To my sisters--Happy Mother's Day and thank you for always being my rock, supporting my decisions and most of all just listening. To my friend JC-Happy Mother's Day and thank you for showing me how to be strong (you are an amazing mother and your mom would be proud). To my friend MS--Happy Mother's Day and thank you for showing me that there IS a light at the end of a dark tunnel. To my sister-in-law and all my friends who have been blessed-Happy Mother's Day and thank you for allowing me to be a part of you and your little ones life. I am eternally grateful to each and every one of you.

For those of you still struggling to conceive I like to think of us as Mothers-in-waiting and know that our time will come. Here is a great poem I read on a recent blog that can brighten up your day. *Baby dust to all*

“Happy Mother's Day”

It comes around every year;

but when you have empty arms,

it's very hard to hear.

It's a day to celebrate a mother,

for all the trials she overcame;

and a reminder to an infertile

of her loneliness and shame.

But what really makes a mother,

Is it just conception and birth?

Or is there something more,

that shows a mother's worth?

It's putting your child first,

in everything you do;

it's sacrifice and determination,

and love and patience too.

An infertile woman makes all her plans,

around a child not yet conceived;

she loves them even though they aren't here,

more than she ever could have believed.

She appreciates and understands,

what a blessing that children are;

she works hard for just a chance,

that motherhood is not that far.

All odds are stacked against her,

and yet she still has hope;

everyday is another struggle,

finding ways to help her cope.

So even though her arms are empty,

she can still be a mother too;

So say a special “Happy Mother's Day”

for those waiting for their dreams to come true!