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nrthshgrl
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4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
It's officially Mother's Day. Here I am unable to sleep. Maddie had her first potty training accident in 2 months, soaking through her pjs & all of the sheets.
I am up and thinking about what being a mom has given me. I have never considered myself a mush. When Joseph & Maddie were born, this once flip (still sarcastic) mom was given the gift of too many feelings. I know you all know what I mean. Before becoming a mom, I thought I was a sympathetic person. I could read a horrible story about someone else and think to myself "How horrible it must be for them." Now that I'm a mom, reading an article about any child in danger goes straight to my heart. What goes through my mind is "Thank God, not me." Every single one of us, deep down, has that underlying worry when our child is sick that we will be the parents that thought they were ok but didn't bring them to hospital on time. A fear that is too great to even speak outloud, a fear that our child will die. (at this moment, I can't even believe that I was able to type that..). I can now realize how the very thought of our safety would make my mom insane. I always knew my mom loved me. I never realized the depth until I had my own child. I still can't get through the "what if a stranger takes me" conversation without hyperventilating. I read a post on the pregnancy board that said they couldn't wait until the baby was out so they could stop worrying so much. We all know how much less we worry now that our children are here .
Becoming a mom has instilled in me an unwanted barometer that measures and takes in everyone's feelings around me. I never realized that pregnancy was not a promise, but just one of the greatest wishes you could have for a healthy baby. I think about the board members that just had a miscarriage or are right now analyzing their underpants for signs of blood. I think about my friend, who went through 5 years of infertility and the toll it took on her marriage, how she would get more action from her doctors in one month than her husband. I think about my SIL. How today would have been her first Mother's Day had my nephew not been stillborn. I think about the moms that never got to hold their babies & the other people on this board whose babies were born too premature or had complications. I think of all of these women who can only get through this holiday (and every other special occasion) by thinking "by this time next year, I'll have a baby."
As I toast to my 5th Mother's Day tonight, I'm going to say a silent prayer and give my best wishes to the TTCs, the mommies-to-be and for those moms of angels and for all of us - that we continue to have the strength to get through life.
So today, I am eternally grateful for my children and for my mother's day gift - the fact that she didn't pee on her down pillow.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day.
Message edited 5/6/2011 10:12:54 PM.
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was really beautiful and I understand completely. It is truely amazing how much your perspective changes once you see your child because you dont even really understand while your pregnant.
Happy Mother's Day!
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BaroqueMama
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Have a wonderful day. You brought tears to my eyes.
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| Posted 5/14/06 6:33 AM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
beautiful
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| Posted 5/14/06 7:03 AM |
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mtg1970
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
What you wrote is just beautiful!!!!!
Just like you I am thankful everyday that I have been given a chance to be a mom and cherish that everyday.
Have a wonderful Mother's day as wel!!
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| Posted 5/14/06 7:12 AM |
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lmb03
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was beautiful
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| Posted 5/14/06 7:43 AM |
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SoinLove
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Now that I'm crying a bit  ... Thank you for writing that. It was beautiful. Happy Mother's Day Barbara!
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| Posted 5/14/06 8:09 AM |
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Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Thank you so much Barbara -- that was beautiful. We really are so blessed for everything we have...no matter how tough some moments get, and how much worry we have over EVERYTHING .... this is truely the most amazing gift we ever could have been given.
Happy Mother's Day to everyone .... past, present, and future. 
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btrflygrl
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
I could not have said it better! One yar ago today we were telling our Mom's that we were PG!!!
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| Posted 5/14/06 8:57 AM |
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rose825
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Thank you for putting into words how I feel too. Eloquent as always!!
Happy Mothers Day!!
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| Posted 5/14/06 9:02 AM |
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Diane
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
HAPPY MOTHER's DAy Ladies
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| Posted 5/14/06 9:14 AM |
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04bride
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Ok im crying that was beautiful! Happy mothers day to all the mommies, mommies to be and everyone out there tcc i hope this is your month and you do have a bundle of joy to hold next mothers day!
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| Posted 5/14/06 9:19 AM |
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jnico
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
I now have tears in my eyes... that was so beautiful and perfectly worded. Happy Mother's Day everyone!
Message edited 5/14/2006 8:32:42 PM.
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MelToddJulia
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was beauiful Barbara!
Happy Mothers Day!
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| Posted 5/14/06 9:59 AM |
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sunny
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dee7772
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was just beautiful. I am crying right now. Everyone please have a wonderul mothers day.
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CheeChee
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was so touching... and so true to my hearts thoughts. Happy Mother's Day to you and to all!
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| Posted 5/14/06 10:17 AM |
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My2Boys
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Just beautiful and so true! Enjoy your 5th Mother's Day, Barbara!
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| Posted 5/14/06 10:31 AM |
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pugmama
April already?
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Barbara, you have a talent of putting in words what alot of us feel in our hearts.
Happy Mother's Day to All. I always saw this day as such a hallmark holiday but now I understand that it means so much more.
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| Posted 5/14/06 10:34 AM |
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Happy Mother's Day Barbara!
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| Posted 5/14/06 10:40 AM |
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aja
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Happy mother's day!
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LisaI
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That is so precious and very sentimental. Happy mother's day to you and everyone else!!!
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Faithx2
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Amen through my tears!
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JennyGirl
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
Happy Mother's Day to everyone.
And thank you for writing that... it put a lump in my throat. I was starting to feel sorry for myself (DH dropped the ball this year) and your post made me realize that a healthy baby is a mommy's best gift.
Message edited 5/14/2006 12:32:15 PM.
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Kierasmom
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Re: 4am A Mother's Day Wish (long)
That was truly beautiful and is what all of us should realize on Mother's Day. Thank you for writing that.
Happy Mother's Day to all.
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