But in all honesty, Scarlett hasn't been too bad. So I have to wake up a couple times at night to feed her; I get to sleep in. Even though Scarlett has been an angel, this is still not what I expected motherhood to be like. It's better, and worse at the same time. Luckily the good outweighs the bad. I just miss my sleep. Everyone who knows me well, knows I love my sleep. But when I'm woken up from my deep sleep by the crying, I get to look at the beautiful face that is my daughter and know that I created that little miracle. And in those moments I am indescribably happy.
My husband has been a big help as well. As long as he doesn't have to wake up for work super early, he is ready to lend a hand during the night. Not to mention listening to my banter about how she always cries with me at night and then as soon as he takes her she somehow stops. He just has the magic tough I suppose. He can always calm me and is willing to give me a break when I need it. He is my rock.
I have a new respect for my mother. I have never heard complain about missing sleep, constant feedings, and the hundreds of messy diapers from when my sisters and I were younger. If it was hard (and I'm sure it wasn't easy) she never expressed it to us. Even though I tell my husband almost everyday that Scarlett will be hearing about the trouble she gives me now, I hope I can muster up the strength to keep my mouth shut and take a page out of my mom's book.
Being a mom is truly amazing. I feel so blessed to have this bundle of joy in my life and I can't wait to watch her grow. No matter how much I complain or get overwhelmed by all the changes going on in my life with a new baby, I would never wish this time away.
So to all those mom's out there, congratulations on making it thus far. Being a mom is the toughest, most rewarding job in the world. And even though you may be stressed out, I know you are all thinking the same thing: "I love being a mom and wouldn't trade this for anything." You are all amazing.
“Women are amazing, and I mean that in a very pandering way.
But women are, really! A woman can grow a baby inside their body. And then somehow, a woman can deliver a baby through their body. And then by some miracle, a woman can feed a baby with their body! And when you think of the male contribution to life…it’s kind of embarrassing, really. The guy’s always like, ‘Yeah, well, I helped too! For, like, five seconds. Doing the one thing I think about 24 hours a day.’”
| — | Jim Gaffigan (Mr. Universe) |
