When I look back at the delivery of our sweet boy, two and a half years ago, I didn't know what to expect. My water broke at 37 weeks and I was admitted to the hospital.. 12 hours later I was ready to push.. 2 hours later there had still been no progress. So I had a c-section. The whole process was so amazing and incredible. It was full of emotional roller coasters because I didn't know what to expect... ( and let's face it... I just had a baby). I definitely had my ups and downs that first week.
Now that I have experienced my second labor, I am still amazed at the difference between the two, even though it was me, (the same person) carrying each one.
With this girl, I waited and waited... Waited for her to come early... Waited for her to come on her own. Waited for any indication that I would be able to hold her in my arms! After so much waiting, it was decided that I would need to have a c-section. I was okay with that. I had come to terms with the fact that that is how it will be from now on with my little ones.
But the anticipation..... The anxiety! It killed me. Having a due date and passing it only to wait more for the day of the operation.
The day we came in for the c-section, I was nervous ( a good kind of nervous). I was admitted, I felt comfortable and was ready for her arrival. The procedure was explained to my husband and I and we were calm! I expected to not feel much... I felt more than I had anticipated, but it was worth it to hear the sweet cry of our little miss!
Now she is here and we couldn't be happier!!! I am amazed at the differences between the delivery of each of these sweet spirits and have realized just how important it is to be unique and have your own personality.
I am so thankful for the blessing I have been given to have children! I am grateful for the personalities and the different things they will have to teach me as they grow older! I am filled with emotion to think about what a calling I have! To be a mother is the most miraculous thing! I hope that I can treasure the differences and uniqueness of my children so they can grow up knowing that life is wonderful and full of lessons and also know that they are loved!
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