Every new day since becoming a mother has brought with it new challenges, experiences, lessons and blessings. Each day I can feel the invasion of motherhood taking over my body, mind and soul. What brings on a post like this? On Monday around 1:30 AM I was awoken to a painful, shrieking cry from the baby monitor. Mark and I quickly got up to check for a problem and when Mark picked Dallen up he said "he's all wet". I thought, oh, he peed through his diaper. Little did I know what I would find when I turned the lights on. Dallen and his crib were covered in vomit. He continued to vomit, violently, for a couple hours (due to a viral infection, that is now resolved).
The emotions I experienced that night and the morning/day after have forever changed me as a person and as a Mom. I won't get too far into it but I learned a lot these past couple days about what it means to be a Mother. I always knew that it wouldn't be easy but I had no idea it would be this hard. The harder days make me appreciate my own Mom and want to give her a big hug. The hard days also help me feel closer to my Father in Heaven and more grateful for the gifts He's given me, espcially Dallen. I love him more every day and hope and pray I can be the Mother he needs and deserves. The best thing about being his Mom is that no matter how bad the hard days get, he makes it all worth it with his smiles and hugs. Being a Mom is truly phenomenal.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
This Phenomena Called Motherhood
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That is so hard. Jameson had that last week and Alex had it 3 weeks ago. There's nothing as sad as seeing your little guy throw up. I especially hate it because they get that look on their face that says "What the heck is happening to me!" and "Mom, why aren't you making this stop!" all wraped into one. Glad he's feeling better. On days like that I always say it's a good thing they're so darn cute or we might just throw them in the garbage :)
I'm so sorry Dallen and Jacki and Mark! Motherhood IS the most rewarding job in the world - that's why Heavenly Father gave it to women! He knows we are strong and can handle it - and we are soft at the same time...tender mercies always come.
You are a great Mother and Mark is a great Father. Dallen is a lucky little man!
OOoh there's nothing worse than hearing an unusual cry/sream!! Poor guy! At least he's over it!
See you soooooon!!!
Yes, I believe I've told you before that it doesn't ever get more intimate than when you are holding a little one while they puke down the front of you. You're not allowed to drop them on the floor and take off running...so you just let them finish and try to clean it up without gagging yourself! Sam is sick right now, but luckily he's not vomiting. Good for you!
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