Beautifully put. Really encapsulates the experience.
I'll never forget how hard it was for me in those first few weeks. Never. And I'll never tell anyone it was easy, or just to 'enjoy them' (I felt guilty for not appreciating and enjoying every moment... I was just trying to make it through to the next one).
Interestingly, I don't think I've had any parent say anything but that the first few weeks are incredibly difficult.
Some people get narky about being told 'it will get easier', but I found that helpful as I couldn't bear the thought of it not getting easier!
Each stage has its new challenges, but also its new blessings. Like the first smile, seeing them follow you with their eyes around the room, breastfeeding settling down, getting more sleep, taking them out and showing them off...
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Date: 2008-08-30 03:53 am (UTC)I'll never forget how hard it was for me in those first few weeks. Never. And I'll never tell anyone it was easy, or just to 'enjoy them' (I felt guilty for not appreciating and enjoying every moment... I was just trying to make it through to the next one).
Interestingly, I don't think I've had any parent say anything but that the first few weeks are incredibly difficult.
Some people get narky about being told 'it will get easier', but I found that helpful as I couldn't bear the thought of it not getting easier!
Each stage has its new challenges, but also its new blessings. Like the first smile, seeing them follow you with their eyes around the room, breastfeeding settling down, getting more sleep, taking them out and showing them off...