Baby A is two days old. Five pounds, five ounces, with the most adorable baby cheeks.
From the nursery window, he looks like any other baby. But Baby A is different.
The woman who gave birth to him is a meth addict, and a smoker. Child Protective Services took him from her as soon as he entered this world, and thank goodness.
Without her, he has a fighting chance.
Our friend Jesse was informed just today that he gets to take Baby A home – parental rights have been signed over to him.
It was a scramble to put together everything a new, first time daddy might need. In the baby section of Wal.Mart, I threw diapers, wipes, blankets, bottles, formula, baby soap and teeny-tiny nail clippers into his basket. From my garage – a car seat, a crib mattress.
That is enough to get them through the first few days.*
Jesse knows that taking care of Baby A will be difficult. Meth babies face horrific challenges, ones that can last a lifetime. But everything Baby A needs rests in Jesse’s hands, in his heart. He will be the most amazing Big Papa – dedicated, careful, informed.
Everything his birth mother was not.
After today, life for the two of them will never be the same. And I, for one, can’t wait to see this beautiful family grow.
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*Offers to help Jesse and Baby A have been pouring in. Can I just say, again, how much I love this community? The two of them could use just about anything you might think of, and donations of any kind are appreciated. Email me at Jerdre53 (at) aol (dot) com or dm me @Sweet_Life on twitter if you are interested in helping. Thank you!*
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10 replies on “Big Papa”
I am so in awe of someone who can take on that kind of responsibility. I’m planning on going shopping for Baby A (It’s not like I have any baby things sitting around!!) so please let me know if any specific needs arise.
Please keep us updated on how they are doing together. I’ll see what I can donate. Maybe gift cards would be best?
his facial expressions are priceless! “howwww did i get here and what just happened?”
What a precious baby! And what a wonderful person Jesse is to open his heart to that adorable baby. I hope and pray that they are so very happy together!
Baby A is so adorable. What a wonderful and amazing person your friend Jesse is for taking on this responsibility and giving Baby A the future he deserves.
I’ll look around to see if I have any baby stuff laying around here that I could send his way.
Amazing. What an adorable baby. Will be praying for them both. What is the best way to help?
Yay for fighting chances!
at least now he has a chance. It’s so hard to read this stuff and not want to scream.
Wow, what a huge thing to have dropped on him… I’m glad that sweet little baby has someone else to depend on, since his mother wasn’t up to the task. You are wonderful for helping. <3
Just caught up on this story. Your friend Jesse is an amazing, generous person. Baby A is very lucky to have him (and you).