On Becoming a Mother…

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On March 16, 2022, after a long 19-hour difficult labor, my son announced his entrance into the world with a loud cry.

They put him on my chest and I spoke to him, crying tears of joy as I inspected every perfect part of him. I glanced at my husband a few times but those first hours I mostly just wanted to look at my precious miracle.

Since then, it has been challenging and wonderful. I’ve had to change my perspective on almost everything. Sleep is scarce, eating with baby in my arms a challenge, and some days I feel I’m going crazy because of his constant needs. But its OK.

It didn’t feel OK in the beginning. It felt like my life had ended. It was hard to conceive that I would ever do anything except feed him and try to calm him down.

But slowly- he has grown and I have grown, and I have started to find my footing and a new way of living. He still doesn’t sleep much, and I sleep when he sleeps or have to hold him, meaning all my waking hours are spoken for.

Yet, I have to keep in mind this time is a gift. I love holding him and bathing him and feeding him, reading to him and playing with him. I love showing him off proudly when we go out, as I really do adore him and think he’s wonderful.

This season is hard, but also amazing, and I don’t get to redo it. I try to treasure each moment, even if he is crying for hours and I’m on my last nerve.

I thank God for my wonderful blessing, and also look forward to the seasons to come, when I will be able to get back to many things, such as blogging 🙂

Published by melissamyounger

I always dreamed of being a writer, but never thought I could make money doing it. So, after earning a BA in English and honing my reading, analytical, and writing skills, I settled for a more "stable" career in ministry (joking, of course!), bringing my love for the written word to my Biblical studies as I learned Greek and Hebrew, Exegesis and Theology while getting an MA in Theological Studies. I've worked in various ministry capacities in the church: children's minister, ministry staff (aka, "whatever needs doing"), ESL teacher, youth intern, and others. Though this blog is mostly about classic literature, I will probably throw in some thoughts on writing, occasional theological musings, or my reflections on emotional health, psychology, philosophy, or cultural topics. I am a thinker and a lover of many things! I am currently pursuing publishing my first children's novel while doing freelance writing (my profile here: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0104b8a9e8c1253315/). I like to paint (and may share some of them here someday!), enjoy the outdoors, learning, reading, and growing. I also love learning about other people and helping them to realize their gifts and potential.

3 thoughts on “On Becoming a Mother…”

  2. Enjoy the journey. Keep your sense of humor. Hug him as much as you can for too soon they are grown and entered into the world. (I have 2 grown sons) Delight in each new phase. Smile often, choose your battles and love with all your ❤️.

    Judy Giguere Tenthousandjade.com

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