Ottakee Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I was a weepy mess most of this morning and afternoon. When we were going through infertility and had a miscarriage I was OK. Now that I am 45, adoptive mother to 3, and foster mom to 1, I am a weepy mess. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Yes, I can relate- miscarriage, birth, adoption... It makes for an emotional roller coaster on days like today. And happy Mother's Day to you with some tissues too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I lost my mother to cancer in February. I have been a mess today. The extra bonus is my eldest dd is getting married in 2 weeks and is home from college to make final plans. While normally level headed, she can't figure out why I am not being "nice" to her today. Because I didn't want to find her a lipstick, or a purse this morning while I was trying to get ready for church with a minimum of scrambling I am not being nice to her. I just don't understand the level of stress she is under. So not only do I not have my mom, but I get smacked in the face with what a terrible mom I am to have raised such a pill. Happy Mother's Day, Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yes. My mother passed away almost 20 years ago. Every Mother's Day is like that for me (crying off and on, although I don't usually break down any more). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I actually didn't today for the first time in many years. My mom died 6 years ago on Mother's Day and EVERY holiday has been hard for me since then. (((hugs))) Edited May 9, 2016 by kitten18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callapidder Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Me too, for a variety of reasons. Hugs to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 A lot of bad things happened today. it just felt like the universe wasn't my friend today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Awww, hugs to all you ladies! I'm sorry it sucked. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I was fine even w/ my dd still at college (Grrr! They are a week later this year. Hate that.) until the last hymn at church this morning, at the end of the service. It was the hymn chose for her funeral. I lost her over 13 yrs ago and whenever I hear that song I am transported back to her funeral. The Ugly Cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I've wanted to cry all day. Not about MD specifically, just my life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. :grouphug: Tears would have been completely justified and understandable. I shed a few, for my own reasons. I am not a fan of this holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I cried and told my mother how much I miss her. It has been ten years this coming August since she passed away. I've stopped expecting it to ever be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 This was the first Mother's Day since my mom passed in July. I was a weepy mess off and on today. I worked, cleaning and organizing around our new house, to help keep my mind off of Mother's Day. 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I was fine even w/ my dd still at college (Grrr! They are a week later this year. Hate that.) until the last hymn at church this morning, at the end of the service. It was the hymn chose for her funeral. I lost her over 13 yrs ago and whenever I hear that song I am transported back to her funeral. Sob city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hugs to those who grieve the loss of their mother or child on this day. My prayers and hugs are with each of you. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (Hugs) to all. I miss my mom so, so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) Monday our 15 year old foster son was arrested for a probation violation (he came to us on probation after a few serious charges) and is in juvenile detention. Due to some safety concerns now, he will not be coming back to live with us. Even though he was only here 3 months, the goal was to have him live here for 3 years until he was 18. I know in my head he can't live here but my heart still hurts that he now has to make yet another move in his young life. Our 12 year old foster boy that has been here for almost 18 months might be going home in 4 weeks. That is the ideal goal in foster care.........but in this situation, everyone is very concerned about stability and safety. One of my best friend's 20 year old son is in the hospital 3 hours away after having a stem cell transplant 10 days ago to try to cure his sickle cell. She is down there with him right now and he is struggling and has no immune system and is needing blood transfusions. I was hoping to drive down there today and take her out for lunch and go for a walk with her (we typically walk 3-4 days a week) but he is too fragile for her to leave his room and they are on full isolation precautions. Those things, along with various people in our foster care/adoption journeys as well as all of the touching stories today just has me weeping off and on. Life is just messy......and my eyes are often watery and red. Edited May 9, 2016 by Ottakee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Ottakee, I'm so sorry for all the burdens you've got to carry right now. Praying for your 15 yr old in detention and your friend's child in the hospital. (((Hugs))) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I've wanted to cry all day. Not about MD specifically, just my life. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: Tears would have been completely justified and understandable. Samhain was last week. That helps siphon it off. I didn't want to make too much of a mess for dd. She's a real hallmark holiday kind of girl and I'd already had to explain to her why I didn't want the chocolates her father bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 My mom died at the end of March. I really felt I was handling it fairly well, until yesterday. I couldn't stop crying for most of the evening. I guess it just finally hit me like a ton of bricks. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtzc2009 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yes, me too....for a variety of reasons. I'm looking forward to the day ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. I'm so sorry. His death seems much more recent to me than two years. I can't believe it's been that long. My heart goes out to you today. I know I don't know you personally, but your loss is still incomprehensible to me. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 You ladies have me sobbing. The biggest, warmest hugs to all of you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Samhain was last week. That helps siphon it off. I didn't want to make too much of a mess for dd. She's a real hallmark holiday kind of girl and I'd already had to explain to her why I didn't want the chocolates her father bought. Rosie, we have a young woman spending the night at our house to take her mind off her mother's meth problem. Not everyone's mother's day is "Rosy", I am so, so sorry for your day. I'm sure it was tough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmom Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Me! I have such mixed emotions in this day. My mom abandoned me when I was 13. I've lost several babies, I have 3 adopted kids who my heart aches for their birth mothers, hard memories from a past MD when we were going through a rough part in our marriage, and then I have all these false expectations that I know are not right and can never be met bc of all the issues...yeah. I was weepy today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. Rosie...sending a hug your way. To you and your DD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying.I truly admire your strength if you didn't cry today. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts for you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I am truly sorry for everyone who had a tough day, for one reason or another. Many, many prayers for all of you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: tonight I will cry in remembrance of a lovely boy full of life :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I was with my daughter, but we are in Florida now and my mother is back in Colorado. This was my first Mother's Day away from her. I was a disaster almost the entire day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. Huge hugs Rosie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hugs to all of us who were burdened by sadness today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 My favorite aunt, who was often more of a mom to me than my own mom, died 2 years ago in May. I have been crying off and on. She died on the 13th, I know on that day I will be a mess too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. I am so sorry. That pain has to be greater than anything in the world. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I am so sorry. That pain has to be greater than anything in the world. :grouphug: It ought to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I cried for a while in the morning, as I miss my Mom (it's been a few years) and my son (it's been many years). I didn't feel like doing anything but lie in bed all day. But I was determined to focus on what I do have - my four living children and a great husband - and I knew that they wanted to give me a good day even though I tell them that it is a card store holiday and it no longer matters to me - so here is what I did Laughed at the card my husband made me. Made exactly the breakfast I wanted - brie, bacon, strawberries, and blueberries. Went to church and met a new family - a single Mom and her 16yo daughter - and stopped thinking about myself so much as I made small talk. Maybe she will be a new friend! Took a nap (a real nap lol) with my husband after church. Went with my husband and younger children to visit our older girls, who share an apartment in Queens. Had an unsweetened iced tea from Dunkin Donuts on the way - first one of the season! Spent a nice afternoon with my family - my kids with sensory issues were very mellow and didn't make a big deal about anything. Gave some good advice to my oldest, who is engaged, and my next daughter, who is not sure what to do about her jobs and boyfriend after she graduates in June. Ate delicious BBQ pork and cole slaw from a hipster place that delivers. Ate a terrible piece of cake - my daughter bought an Entenmanns strawberry cake because it looked springy and cheerful. Opened a gift from my children - a lilac candle from Crabtree and Evelyn. Went home and was in pjs by 8. Watched Brooklyn with my husband. Cuddled up and enjoyed him and the candle. Slept well. Really, the best Mother's Day I have had in years. It has been long enough since my mother died that I was able to think of her without drama, if that makes sense. We are used to the hole in our lives since our son died and we are all pretty good at not falling in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: and deepest sympathy to all who have suffered loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: To you, Rosie. I had a very nice Mother's Day weekend with my kids and husband but I am undergoing tests this week to figure out if I have a terminal illness so I was weepy at times too. Just too much stress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: to us all. I was already on the verge of tears in the am remembering my loss, then in church a prayer was for a young couple that just had a miscarriage. I lost it then. Then the day was all about my MIL and that brought angry tears. Then trying my best to ignore the fact that I have a mother but she is not in my life right now, I miss what should/could have been. Yep, weepy all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Oh my. I should have read all the responses before I posted! Hugs to everyone who has suffered loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: to everyone hurting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: To you, Rosie. I had a very nice Mother's Day weekend with my kids and husband but I am undergoing tests this week to figure out if I have a terminal illness so I was weepy at times too. Just too much stress. :grouphug: :grouphug: Waiting is so hard, especially when the results are so important. I'm sorry you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: To you, Rosie. I had a very nice Mother's Day weekend with my kids and husband but I am undergoing tests this week to figure out if I have a terminal illness so I was weepy at times too. Just too much stress. Oh Chris! Keep us posted. Praying for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Oh my. I should have read all the responses before I posted! Hugs to everyone who has suffered loss. I didn't think there was anything wrong with your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mother's Day was the second anniversary of Marek's death. I put a lot of work into not crying. I am so sorry. ((((hugs)))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I didn't think there was anything wrong with your post. Well. This is a conversation, not just a "here is my terrible story" vent. I am ashamed that I often think that my situation is worse than everyone else's and I get very "woe is me, nobody knows the troubles I've seen". I am working on being more aware that many, many terrible things happen in life and I do better when I focus less on myself. kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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