Apology to all affected
Now that Hunter is no longer nursing... and he's not, because I even tested him (which, unfortunately is not blog material, though I'll tell you if you ask me in person)... I feel like my body is mine, once again. It's a strange thing, having "my body" back. It's sooo changed, by the way! I've been talking with so many Moms out there, through Blogger and otherwise, and many of them are nursing or planning to, or whatever...
Because of this, I've recently come to terms with the fact that I really need to apologize. As I pray for and look forward to the possibility of another pregnancy, I really am realizing the changes that took place, within me, as I was growing Hunter's little life.
Here they are:
1) I apologize for my brazen outbursts and inability to keep my strong (which is an understatement) opinion to myself. I really was quite rude on many occasions... like... oh, school! I think all my professors hated me.
2) I apologize for my insensitivity when discussing my pregnancy. There are some people I know that have not had teh same blessing I was lucky enough to experience and I spologize if my excitement (and previously mentioned rudeness) in any way made you hurt, uncomfortable or angry. I admit that I, as a pregnant woman, was extremely self-centered (for lack of a better word). Oh, and sorry for all the complaining I did.. yipes.
3) I apologize for my un-modesty. I felt more comfortable than I would have imagined myself feeling, having other people want to touch my tummy and feel Hunter's big boots. I tended to offer my belly to anyone who wanted to have a go to see if they could experience his ninja manoeuvers firsthand. Once he was born, it only got worse... In the hospital, I would tear off the top of my robe (thereby baring myself) to try and nurse him for long periods of time, (despite his IV that quenched his thirst for a few days) not caring who was currently trying to visit us. I wasn't really the most modest nurser and I'm sorry if you saw some flesh that you didn't want to, or if you got an eyeful of the rock-hard-bowling-ball stage. I'm sorry.
4) I also would like to apologize for my focus and bias in the fact that the little life I have been blesed with is the greatest wish I could have hoped for. I ache and pray that all women who yearn for that experience will be so blessed. You are in my thoughts, in my prayers.
5) I also need to apologize to all preggoes and new Moms that I seem to feel the need to share my experiences and "wisdom" with. I know that not all want to hear it, however, not all don't want to hear it so it keeps on coming...
Thanks for reading. I just needed to get that off my chest. Now, I'd like to sign up for the whole experience again, please???
6 Comments:
Oh my seet Elizabeth! Why would you be sorry for all those things. Sharing your pregnancy with others is terrific. I wish everyone would be that open and honest about their 9 months of joy and their precious offspring. If people don't like it, oh well. Love Fran
That is supposed to say sweet and not seet. I APOLOGIZE!!!!! Fran
I don't feel as though you have any need to apologise. (In my opinion) But, it is wonderful to hear how God is humbling you and teaching you. You have a soft heart Liz. I hope you have fun "trying" for another. :)
PS. Are you still wanting to come visit us sometime. We have been blessed with the easiest baby on earth so visitors no longer seen daunting.
No apology needed. You apologise too much. We all love you and would liten to heaps more of your whining and complaining.
Can't wait to hear that you're pregnant again :)
No need to apologize at all :) I hope we here about another pregnancy soon!!!!
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