Ever since I had Brooke I would look back on that day and think I can't WAIT to do that again. It's weird and demented in a million different ways but it's so amazingly empowering to think that you are physically able to give birth. Lots of people have glorious deliveries that go smoothly...some contractions, more contractions, admitted to the hospital, dilation, epidural, complete dilation, then one...two...three BABY! Other women have to go through HOURS upon hours of labor just to find out their headed back for a C-section. I wouldn't say that mine was a walk in the park but it was far from a nightmare. Needless to say the epidural didn't take on my whole right side and I ultimately could feel everything and I also pushed for over 2.5 hours! After being awake and in labor for over 18 hours I was sooo blessed to see our sweet baby surprise. I'm not going to lie there definitely were times where I physically felt like I wasn't going to be able to do it. I was exhausted and literally falling asleep between contractions. However despite all the hard work and pain I would DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT! I get somewhat nostalgic whenever I read about new women getting pregnant, a labor story, or the first couple days as a mom. I guess you could say that I absolutely love mommyhood. All the ups and downs and triumphs and failures. I would take been 9 months pregnant all over again, that last push before delivery, and a first night with your new family any day! However for now I'm content watching Brooke grow, learn, and love! Someday we'll add to our sweet little family but for now I'll live vicariously through brand new mommas!
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