Nursing, precious son
Peaceful cuddled in my arms
Sleep little baby
How incredible it is to be a mother. I did not know it was possible to feel such intense love and attachment to such a little baby. It feels so natural and right, like I am doing what God created me and my body to do. To grow, carry, birth, and nurse a babe, to nurture and love. Holding, sleeping, loving, playing-Blaise is at peace and satisfied with his mother near. What a beautiful, sweet time. And what overwhelming love we have for our child! Once again, I am reminded that this strong love and bond pales in comparison to our Heavenly Father's love for us. A love that sent his only son into our broken world to redeem his children. He loved us that much! As my heart is filled with an overwhelming joy of being a new mother, I am reminded, though, that God has not yet redeemed our fallen world. He has not yet taken away the brokenness and hurt and pain. I am reminded of friends who too, yearn to be mothers but have not yet conceived. Or of those who suffered miscarriages, or even lost a child. Or friends who long to be married and be a mother but have not yet found a mate. So much hurt and unfulfilled longing. All we can cling to is the hope that God will return one day to redeem such pain-and that he will sustain us through the times of waiting, question, and sorrow. And that he will give us sweet respites of deep, overwhelming joy, that ultimately point us to Him. I pray that wherever you are, that you may see that indeed, His mercies are new every morning-for great is His faithfulness! (Lam. 3:23)
It wouldn't be right to talk about motherhood and not mention our mothers. What a blessing they are to us! I'm realizing how valuable it is to be in the same city with our parents and to have them in our lives at this new stage in life. My mom comes weekly to love on and serve me and Blaise. If he's sleeping, she helps me iron, do the dishes, stuff diapers etc... She has been such an encourager- from childbirth, to breastfeeding, and the overall philosophy of parenting- it's such a blessing to be on the same page and have her support. 
In the same breath, I am doubly blessed to have a wonderful and supportive mother-in-law. Susan also comes weekly to love on us. It's nice to have a minute to clean, get dinner going etc... and know that Blaise is in good hands and enjoying himself! I look forward to my weekly visits with the moms and truly appreciate their encouragement! 
1 comment:
i couldn't agree with you more - and i think the love and attachment i feel has only gotten stronger as they've gotten older. i hate leaving them, haven't given up nursing or co-sleeping yet, etc. i'm sure i think they need their mama more than they actually do, at this point. what would we do without our sweet babies? we are blessed!
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