Today has been a little trying for me. The problem is this, as a new mother I find myself worrying about every little thing that happens with the baby whether it be she is sneezing, not pooping, feels a little warm, her eyes look funny or she has a belly ache I PANIC! I started to think about this and how I am making myself nuts instead of enjoying a new baby and all the great things that come along with that and what I am missing out on by spending all my time worrying. Is there a way to change how I react as a new mother so I can start enjoying my baby instead of fearing her....MAYBE
Here is my idea, life will always throw curveballs at you and you can do one of two things. You can stand at the plate as the curveballs are thrown without swinging and strikeout every time (Like I have been doing since the baby has been born) or you can become a curveball hitter. If you get up to the plate and swing at the curveballs sooner or later you are gonna hit one and I think you will realize that they are not so bad after all. Having to deal with the unexpected is just part of the rhythm of life. If I continue to allow these curveballs to disrupt my life I am not sure I will ever be able to enjoy my baby girl. Is that the direction I really want to go in, I don't think so.
So here's the answer successfully negotiating your way through those unexpected challenges, right when you think you have it all under control, is the real challenge here. These are the moments of truth that create your future. So the next time that life throws you a curveball, hold your ground and keep your eye on the ball!
Until next time.....Be a Blogger!
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2 comments:
You are doing great! You'll get the hang of it, and to answer the question, you always worry about them, you know that; How many nights does mom still stay up worrying because she doesn't hear from Skippy? Chin up and take a few minutes today to just hold that baby and look at her:)
This is all part of it, the worrying helps you connect to her. Ask Em, moms can look at their kids and know something is wrong. I swear I can tell my kids are getting sick three days before they have a symptom. You are connecting with her, and you can trust your instincts. Tell the nagging voice that makes you panic to shut up, and trust your first reaction, you DO know what is right for her
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