It's worth it!
I've wanted to be a mom ever since I can remember wanting anything, and for a time, I didn't think it would ever happen. I dealt with infertility for a few years during my first marriage (while it turned out to be a very good thing we didn't have children together, it was still very painful for me at the time) and I miscarried John's and my first pregnancy in the third month. When we had Alex, he was literally a dream come true for me. He was everything I'd ever wanted. Having a healthy son made me the happiest person in the world.
I don't take for granted the fact that John and I have been able to conceive so easily. I don't for a second take for granted that I have my perfect Alex and have so far had a great second pregnancy. I know exactly how lucky I am.
The throwing up, the heartburn, sciatica, exhaustion, the fact that my bladder is the size of a tic tac...none of this matters. It's cliche, but when it's all over, and I'm holding my baby, I know I would do it all again, even go through much, much worse if it means I get to have the privilege of being this child's mother. It's worth it. It really, really is.
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