That's my name

When you think about becoming a Mother there are a number of different milestones that you think of like a first smile, first boo-boo and the first time you are called Mama. When you adopt a child many things run through your mind when you think about being called Mama. Most importantly will she think of me as her Mama so attachment is always on your mind. Anna's speech is delayed which is not a surprise. She starts speech therapy in the home on the Monday after Easter. I am excited to how she is going to advance with the right therapy.

Anna almost right away said Dada and Pawpaw. She points to both of them and clearly states their names. Anna can find them both in pictures and says their names. She has even related bird noises to her Pawpaw who is the best at making them. If she was asked where is Mama she could find me in a picture or in person but did not say my name. I was starting to feel just a small touch of sadness that she did not have a name for me even though I knew it was just a matter of time. I think what made it worst was the look on other's faces when they realized that she did not have a name for me yet.

Last week out of the blue she pointed to me and said Mama. Which after a couple of tries turned into something else but over the past week her speech has grown. I am Mama clear as a bell. One day I guess I will be part of the "That's my name don't wear it out club" but until then I will love to hear it every time she says it with a giggle and even when she says it while crying for me.