Mar 25 2009
Finally, a new mother
I am finally a mother after close to ten years of trying to be a parent. We tried adoption, foster care, and several attempts at getting pregnant.
My daughter was born on Friday after an emergency C-section was done on my wife. She’s been here for 3 1/2 days and it feels like I’ve known my daughter forever.
I believe there are some things they can’t tell you about being a parent until you are one. That even baby spit up smells great to you, that poops are exciting and that you will love her instantly even though you just met.
My life has changed, drastically, but for the better. There are few words to describe what it feels like to finally be a parent. The one I keep coming up with is complete. I feel complete that she is here and that both she and I are exactly where we belong.
I love her, this new daughter of mine, and I can’t remember what my life was like before her even though it was a few short days ago. I know that I would do anything for her to keep her safe, to keep her from suffering needlessly.
I love how she smells, how she sounds and how she cuddles up to my neck and then passes out to sleep. Even when she screeches, I love her.
Welcome to the world little one. I’ve been waiting for you.
Awww…that is so incredibly sweet. I’m so happy for you, congratulations!!
Congratulations on your new little one!
CONGRATULATIONS…. that is SO exciting!
Congratulations. You have found out what all new parents learn. There is nothing comparable to becoming a parent, nothing feels like it, nothing simulates it. It is the most rewarding, most frustrating, most difficult, most worth it, most frightening, most satisfying job in the world.
Give her a kiss for me.
Congratulations! Not sure what prompted the emergency c-section but I take it that your wife and daughter are doing fine. Babies are so precious. I miss mine being little.
Anyway, enjoy the joy she brings to you both!
Emergency C-Section was because the baby was breech and the water broke. Mom and baby are doing great.
Very good to hear!