I want to write a brief encouragement about the adjusting process most, if not all, moms have to go through. I would have to say that the most dramatic life experience I've had so far was having my first child. I believe many moms would agree. In my opinion, becoming a mom definitely tops any other major life changes such as moving (which I've done many times), getting married, or going off to college. It was a very difficult experience for me in many ways, and yet has for sure been the biggest blessing in my life.
I just want to encourage you pregnant and new moms out there that when you have your first baby, if things are very hard, don't worry -- you are normal and things WILL get better.
After the first few months after having Samuel, I remember thinking, "why didn't anyone tell me that it would get better?" I realized that we as human beings can endure just about anything for a month or two, but in our enduring, it is very helpful to know there is an end to it. So, be encouraged, things WILL get better. Even if you're a mom struggling through 7-8 mo. old sleep problem regressions, things WILL get better.
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Thanks for the encouragement! At four weeks, I feel like I'm just starting to feel confident as a new mom. One helpful thing for me has been participating in a weekly free breastfeeding support group sponsored by my local hospital (Huntington in Pasadena). It's really encouraging to be around other new moms with young babies and have a professional lactation consultant to whom we can ask our many questions. And I imagine some future play dates coming from this group eventually! La Leche League or your hospital may have something similar in your area-- check it out!
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