So, I'm in a creative mood today, so I decided to write while Mia is taking a nap. :)
First, I was reading my first blog post that I wrote back in October about becoming a mommy. Here is what I have learned:
1. Yes, My life has completely changed, but its all for the better. I can't even imagine my life without Mia.
2. Yes, my body does look a little different than before I got pregnant, but when I look at those stretch marks, I think about all the times I sat there and put my hands on my belly and waited for my baby to kick. I think about how excited I was that I was getting bigger, because that meant she was growing. But most of all, I think about the fact that those stretch marks are the reminder of a miracle. Those stretch marks represent the amazing little girl that smiles at me every time I come in to get her in the morning when she wakes up, and that same little girl that has changed our lives forever.
3. The whole issue of sleep. Yes, it was hard when Mia was first born. I was tired, Greg was tired, and there were a lot of early nights. But that lasted for 3 months. Now Mia sleeps through the night, and those sleepless nights were totally worth it. Those are some of the sweetest memories I have.
4. Your marriage will never be the same. This is a totally true statement, but why would I want it to be the same? This is one thing I don't understand. Greg and I have a much better relationship now. We depend on each other for everything. We love our little girl, and everything she brings to this family. We have a firm belief that our marriage does not revolve around the baby, but instead she is a great addition to our love. Yes, we don't have as much "alone time" but it really makes us appreciate the time we DO spend alone together. We look forward to our date nights. We date more now that we have a baby, then before we had her. :).
When I look back at that post, I remember how frustrated I was. I remember thinking that there must be something more to parenting then no sleep, and a bad marriage. Now I realize that things do change, but I could never go back to the way things were, when they are so much better now.
I can't believe how fast time is flying. Its amazing. My little girl is 5 months old. I have learned so many things already. She is teaching me so much. I LOVE the stage she is in. She is soaking everything up. She watches me do everything. Her new thing is grabbing my face and pulling it towards her so she can chew on it. I get very slobbery, but I think it's her way of little kisses. She is starting one little thing that I am not exactly happy about. She is throwing fits. My sweet little Amelia has a bit of a temper. She throws fits when her toys aren't doing what she wants, and she also throws a fit when we take her out of the bath at night. I am navigating that the best way I can, but if anyone out there has any suggestions, I'm listening. The title of this blog says it all. I am enjoying every minute of being a mommy. I know that I have many challenges to come, but I will cross that bridge when I get to it. :). Have a good day!
Trina
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