If You’ve Ever……

If you’ve ever:

• gotten a lump in your throat while you heard the heartbeat of your baby
• unwrapped your newly swaddled baby, completely out of curiosity                  
• held the feet of an infant to your lips
• gotten tears on your baby’s head in the middle of the night while feeding him
• been so tired you handed your spouse a sippy cup instead of his iced tea glass
• researched the cure for croup on WebMD, at 3 a.m.
• picked a tiny nose with your pinky finger
• stumbled over your words, as you explained something so very big to someone so very small
• wished with all your might for moments forever lost in time
• paced the halls of your home, praying & mentally willing a fever to break
• wondered how it was possible for a little person to eat so much
• wondered how it was possible for a little person to eat so little
• discussed growth spurts, cradle cap, and the color, consistency and smell of poop, over a nice dinner with your spouse
• were surprised at how long his little legs were getting as you re-tucked him in, before retiring for the night
• felt a lovely warming sensation on your belly, and for a moment wondered why. (Oh yes, you are holding your newborn son, who just peed through, again.)
• laid awake and wondered if you could have done something better
• heard 18 excuses why she doesn’t want to go to bed
• baked 32 cupcakes at 10:30 at night (after doing a milk run in your pajamas)
• filled out a field trip form, only to worry about all the things that could go wrong
• volunteered for said field trip to put your own mind at ease
• stayed by the window after allowing her to bike with her neighborhood friends for the first time
• been mad at someone else’s kid for hurting your kid’s feelings
• been more excited than ever for snow, just to see their faces
• made her favorite meal, just because
• tusseled his hair and pulled him back for a kiss and a hug, even when he tries to squirmed away
• laid awake at night and willed time to slow down
• thought you’d never, ever feel love like this – so raw and powerful – leaving you so very vulnerable

Then, you’re doing it right.

~T