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Originally Posted by taramayrn
You know this has got to be my absolute #1 pet peeve. This may sound rude but honestly I could have cared less of an "infertile couple's hopes and dreams" when it came to giving my child the best life I could. So no, I believe I gave my son the gift of parents, not the parents a gift.
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Out of curiosity, I checked with dictionary.com on the definition of the word gift. Here is is:
1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation.
2. The act, right, or power of giving
3. A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination.
I am sorry that this is your #1 pet peeve. From an amom's point of view, the word "gift" is not being used in a derogatory manner.
Amom's are INFINETELY grateful for bmoms. You are the reason why we are parents. When you were pregnant, you had the power to decide what was best for your baby. You chose to give your baby a loving stable home. In turn, you gave aparents the gift of parenthood.
Your child is a miracle to us. You provided your child with the gift of life. Then you bestowed your child with a loving stable home. You also bestowed aparents with the greatest gift in the world. It's the gift OF being a mother & a father. Do you know how amazing that is??? I am utterly amazed, grateful & in awe.
Hugs,
Julie