It's been some time since I last wrote. That is because I have been adjusting to my new life as a mommy. I am so in love with my son and that is a good thing because he needs so much time and attention! Luckily, motherhood has been an easy and natural transition for me. Of course waking up to feed my son, CJ ( Curtis Jr.), every 2 hours at night is not fun but I feel good knowing that I am creating a bond with him and he is getting what he needs.
People always ask me what is the biggest surprise about motherhood. Well that answer is easy for me - my biggest surprise was the fact that breast-feeding is so challenging! Boy, now I know why so many women can't or don't hang in there with it. When a woman decides to nurse her child, she practically becomes a 24-hour milk machine! Not to mention the soreness that comes along with it. You better believe that I got a hold of a breast pump machine real quick so that my husband can help feed the baby at night and during the day!!! No matter how tiring breast-feeding is, I will continue to do it for at least 6 months. There are so many health benefits for babies who are nursed and I can't imagine not taking advantage of the custom made supply that God gave me for my child.
I am taking some time off right now so I am able to devote 100% of my time to CJ. That is a good thing because I am not a woman who easily parts with her baby. I do not look forward to the day I have to separate from him or get some help from a sitter. In fact, I have anxiety about it! I now know why some women quit their jobs and become stay at home moms!
As you can see, I have a lot on my mind. I just take it day by day and try to be smart, observant and make good decisions along the way. That's all any of us can do in life anyway, right! Being a parent has introduced a whole new set of challenges but that is what life is all about. I am loving life right now and am happier than I have ever been!
Well, I gotta go because CJ is calling...
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