moments

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Being a mommy is so hard.  I just read JENNY COLLIER'S post on MOTHERHOOD and it really struck a chord with me.  The past couple of weeks have been, probably, the hardest I've experienced as a mother. It started with Wyatt's upper respiratory infection.  His appetite decreased, sleeping decreased, and fussiness increased.  On top of that, the medicine he was put on upset his tummy and gave him diarrhea.  So his tummy was constantly gurgling.  Then we realized he's also teething.  I mean, we can actually see white under his gums for his top two teeth. So again, his appetite decreased, sleeping decreased, and fussiness increased.   
There were many nights the past couple of weeks I found myself crying.  Crying not for my little man, but selfishly for myself.  I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired...please sleep.  I get so frustrated and caught up with what could I be doing differently and what am I doing wrong.  I've spent so much time second guessing my actions and thinking about how I'll do it different the next time that situation arises.
Being a mommy is hard.  But I need to remember, when those times come, and they do come, to turn to God. He will give me strength to get through those rough moments.  He will give me peace in knowing that I'm doing my best. He will help me see all of the good moments each day, and night.  
I don't want to miss any good moments with my boy.
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Jennifer said...

This is such a great reminder, I definitely needed this today!

Stephanie said...

I'm only almost 6 weeks in but can already totally relate to this! It really is hard isn't it!? Good thing it's also so rewarding! XOXO

Seriously Kate said...

Oh I so feel for you. Those times are so trying, and I've thought those same thoughts. And then I think of how selfish I am. You're totally right, we must turn to God. I cannot be the mother I need to be without Him, and if I try, I'll miss those special moments...

Hope things do get better for you and Little Man soon...

Kate

Ashley Dorey said...

I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one feeling this way. Those great moments make everything so worth while!