My son had a program at his school. All of the children were cute, and I was enjoying myself until I saw my "dream child" walk onto the stage. This little girl looks exactly like I imagined hub's and my daughter would look. Her hair is the same color as mine, and the shape of her face looks very much like mine, too. Even though I have been a mother for almost seven years through adoption and have no desire to parent a second child, seeing my dream child hurt.

I have a friend whose daughter also reminds me of what my daughter might have been like. ... more