It’s been 3 weeks since our little one was born. It sounds a long time already, but to us it feels just like yesterday. This feeling is due to the fact that out of those 21 days, 7 were spent at the hospital and the ‘true’ feeling of being a new family has only just begun once we stepped back into our front door, 2 weeks ago.
Samuel was born exactly on the 8 August 2007, as predicted. It was a long 30 hours of labour, which I must admit was hard and felt it was never going to end. The encouragement and the never ending confidence was the only thing that kept me going, and I had b to thank for. He tried not to show the lack of sleep and sugar on the blood and kept on giving all his energy to me. He was always there, especially in moments where I thought I couldn’t go any longer. I was really lucky that I was not alone, as thinking back on those days I don’t think I was strong enough to be able to survive the experience all by myself.
One thing that was true is that you forgot the pain and the exhaustion when you heard your baby cried for the first time. To hold him for the first time in your arms was something that you could never describe in writing. You witnessed the first time he opened his eyes and looked straight at you, holding your thumb so tight to let you know that he will always be a part of you. Then you know that your life will never be the same again, and this little man has stole your heart and made you swore that you will always be there for him.
Yes, our family has grown into three. Things are different from now on and everyday is filled with things that I never knew how to do before. I am still learning to be a mother, a good one if possible, for my little one. I hope I can be. Will keep you all posted.
With love as always to all of you, from the new mother who is tired but happy.
a.
4 Comments
August 30, 2007 at 14:15
I’m pretty sure that you could be a good mom, a, as well as good parents, a & b. Nice to know how you’ve been doing. A picture of samuel and you uploaded here would be nice,
August 31, 2007 at 07:44
Isn’t it the best blessing, motherhood? Although it may not seem like it when you are up for the 3rd time in the night, or when your boy begins crying for no reason and won’t stop doing so (especially in public), or he dirties his diapers just the very minute after you’ve bathed and changed him, or other countless moments.. but for every one of those, you’ll have 100x more moments when he’s looking up at you adoringly (or so you think), or when he first starts cracking a grin, or when he turns over/sits up/stands up/calls ‘mama’ for the first time, and SO many more countless moments… and you know it is not only worth it, but he, that little boy, is the one you have so much to learn and gain from!
Children are seriously such a gift. And I hope I’m still saying this when I’m old and grey!
Congratulations to you both and my warmest wishes and prayers for Samuel. Let’s keep checking up on each other and may we both turn out to be the best moms ever!
August 31, 2007 at 08:09
Glad to hear from you a, I just called your bro’ few days ago to find out how you have been doin’ with B & little Samuel, since it’s kinda hard for me to contact you, technology isnt that amazing actually, since I couldnt sms you from my mobile:p
Guess you’re pretty busy nowadays :p Write me when you have time. Take care mom!
Bunch of love for your family.
September 4, 2007 at 08:04
Hi new mom!
Thank you for the cute photos. Your father had developed them and put a few of adorable Samuel pictures on the top of the table close to the picture of you and B. Being a new mom is not easy.
Well, you know it better since you experience it by yourself.
I can tell it from my 4 months experience in the children and newborn department at my hospital and changed my nephew’s diapers
But practice makes perfect and I’m sure Samuel will get all the love and the best care from you,mom. All the best for the three of you.
hugs and kisses,
c