I've been trying to write a post for weeks.
But I find myself too short on time or unable
to put thoughts into words.
I don't know that I can ever write anything
that will do justice to the birth/baby experience.
I can only say that it is everything.
Amazing, awful, dark, light, joyful, painful,
overwhelming, heartwarming, primal, terrifying,
intuitive, difficult, happy, sad, exhilarating.
Sometimes you feel all of those things at once
and you cry in a way that you never have before.
Other times my heart just overflows with love.
I have a whole new level of admiration and
understanding for my parents (and for all parents).
I look at my Mom (and even random Moms
on the street) and I am in awe. I see these women
as warrior goddesses. Sometimes I have to
remind myself that I am one of them,
that I did this, too.
