The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
-Rajneesh
I am sitting here with my 9-day-old baby in my arms.
I am exhausted, to say the least.
The last week and a half have been a blur: nursing, changing diapers, nursing, and doing laundry. What day of the week is it? Ha.
My world has been turned upside down (and shaken), but I wouldn't trade this new upside down for anything. God has blessed me with a beautiful and healthy baby girl who I fell in love with the very second she entered the world. I knew I would love her but I never dreamed I could love her this much. Amazing.
Doc says we should stay away from heavily populated areas (church & grocery) until she is 1 month. I am totally bummed but I know it is best for Lily as her immune system is still weak.
Until then, we will stay inside and hangout together; just me and my Lily.
absolute joy.
John 16:21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Oh, Jill. Such beauty and blessing. I love that you're writing about this new love. And appreciating that you know it's a short and sweet season. Love you!
ReplyDeleteCan I hear an AMEN! SO wonderful these early days.
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