Up until now, Steve has really been the only author to this blog and it is time the new mom contributed some thoughts and feelings:
To tell everyone the truth, I was concerned about how I would feel about my new role as mama. Steve has been such wonderful anticipating father that I thought there was no way I could match his love and devotion. I was worried about me being too selfish and wouldn't want to do all the typical mom duties. Boy, was I wrong. I can't say it was the instant I laid eyes on him (I was pretty doped up at the time), but shortly after holding him to my chest, I knew I would love this guy for a lifetime and would sacrifice anything for him. (I tear up just thinking about it). I am surprised at how much I like nursing him: I feel like I can provide for him and make him happy. I am surprised at how protective I am of him: I couldn't let him go to nursery at night even though I could get some better sleep if I did. I am surprised that I can stare at him for hours while he sleeps in my arms.
So far, being a mom is great and I already want to keep him this small and hold him forever.
Great to hear from the new mom! (can you tell I check this blog religiously? LOL) I never had any doubt that you would be a terrific and self-giving mother. I have always heard that there is nothing like a mother's love for her child, and my mom has often told me how protective she is of me and Steve. You are in for a real wonderful journey! I can't wait to feel that for my own kid someday. :-)
ReplyDeleteLITTLE SWEET ANNIE...CAN I SAY.....I TOLD YOU SO! IS THE DOG SLEEPING OUTSIDE YET??
ReplyDeleteHold them for as long as you can, becaue before long they will be as tall as you, with bigger hands and feet that you have.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe that's just me. :)
Glad to hear that mommyhood suits you. I knew it would!
ReplyDeleteI remember laughing when my friend Jessica was holding her one week old daughter and saying that she missed her when she was "little" (meaning one day old) I thought of that when you said "I want to keep him this small."