Posts Tagged ‘birth’
Mommypants Moment – She was born
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Today’s Mommypants Moment is from a new friend of mine, Deb of San Diego Momma. I met Deb last month at a bloggy event and it was like I’d known her forever. She’s funny and hip and wears killer shoes and even though we’re the same age I still want to be as cool as her when I grow up.
I never expected to be a mother. A certified self-examiner, I was always too worried about myself, pondering such questions as Where am I headed? What will I make of my life? What adventure is next?
My thought processes, my motivations, my hopes and dreams were 100% me, me me. People existed outside my head, sure, but I spent so much time in my own mind, I didn’t think too often about them.
I wouldn’t say I was selfish, per se, more like benevolently self-absorbed. And for better or for worse, I went on this way for many years, until marriage challenged my insular point of view. Wow! I remember thinking after the wedding. There’s another person I must consider now! It’s not just what I want! Really with the compromise? (more…)
Tags: birth, deb from San Diego Momma, mommypants moment, she's funny and a lot cooler than me, shoulder dystocia
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Father’s Day
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
I was really worried about my husband, David, when I was pregnant with our first child. Not because I didn’t think he’d be a good father. It’s just that he passes out at the sight of blood, and I was sure he’d be in a heap on the floor when our baby took his first breath.
But you know what? He was fascinated the whole time. I will never forget the thrill in his voice when Sawyer’s head crowned and David practically shouted, “I can see him!”
Because he knew his life was about to change. Forever.
He is Daddy.
Tags: birth, daddy, diapers, father, father's day, helpless
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