Life is better than the movies.
That moment when you're seized with pain, and suddenly you KNOW- the baby is coming! Jason and I had so much fun when I delivered our babies. We enjoyed every minute of it. I was always anxious to get an epidural as soon as possible, so we could just relax and chat and laugh while my body comfortably did it's work. I was glad that I did have the opportunity to experience true labor pains with Ross, though. Since his delivery was so fast, the epidural barely worked in time for me to push. It was nice to suffer for a couple hours. You know, cavewoman style. I once heard child labor described as passing through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Makes sense. It definitely feels like a brush with death. In all seriousness, it's a very profound experience, to be laid so low.
You CAN be a happily working mom. I’ve learned a few survival tricks, like how to ask for photos or videos from whoever is sitting my kids, or to bring loads of snacks and water in the car when I pick them up at 4:00. I‘m so thankful for the daycare that helped raise Audrey, and is now helping to raise little Rossie. They are truly invested in my children, and I’ll always be grateful to them for that.
I love the communication I receive from them. All feedback, positive or otherwise, is needful and appreciated.
Raising a family is hard work, so being kind and considerate to your spouse is key! Jason gets that. One thing I love about him is that he’s not dead weight. He’s in it to win it, and that means that I’m allowed to be weak sometimes, because I know he’s got the strength to carry on without me if he has to. We take turns being duds, and sometimes we’re even peppy at the same time which is so great.
Kids are just awesome. Right when you feel like you can't stand their nonsense another second, they grow out of it and adopt a new version of nonsense, and you find that you can carry on another day. Most of the time, they are just pure and happy and eager to please, and simply being near them is as close to heaven as you can get.
Love always, Jess.
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