I began my childcare experiences before having my own children. Now, keep in mind, I was living in a computer, cell phone, technology free world. We did not always know when we were doing it right or when we were totally blowing it! The best part, neither did anyone else! When my first little one came along, I was ready! I had this! I was going to rock this Motherhood gig! Then along came my daughter……………
We had been living in San Francisco for two and a half years. It rained a lot but was still pleasant. We had experienced a few shakes of the earth, which was a bit freaky! The morning I woke up to labor pains, was the one and only thunderstorm (with all the bells a whistles) we had experienced since living there. Lightening, thunder, wind and rain! Little did I know that it was a message (possibly a warning) from the heavens, to buckle up! I was on the biggest, scariest, most thrilling roller coaster ride ever! Little miss thunderstorm lived up to that very warning, I mean message!
Once we arrived home with our little bundle of joy, we settled into the perfectly decorated Teddy Bear bedroom. It was gender neutral due to the fact our gender reveals back then always took place in the delivery room! Little did I know, I would not need a crib, bassinet, swing, baby seats… BECAUSE SHE DID NOT SLEEP! I only needed a car seat and gas money!! If only red bull was available back then, maybe I would’ve survived a few nights! She is now 38! The line in her baby book that says, “First time I slept through the night” is still blank!
By 10 months, I was questioning the Doctor if eating wood cribs was harmful to her digestion! The girl only used her crib as a giant teething toy! Soon she climbed out and toddled to my room and caused me to scream in fear! I thought there was a wild animal crawling on the floor and ready to pounce! There was… sort of! She did pounce on my bed wildly, as if it were a sunny early morning playdate! It was not sunny, there was no playdate, however, once again it was early morning!
As I sat in the Doctor’s office, with my 10-month-old wild child in the waiting room with Dad, the Doctor asked me if I was feeling tired lately. Of course, I responded yes, I’m tired all the time. He said I have good news for you! There is a reason!
You’re pregnant!
At least the ones I have not erased from my memory......
Hang in there Moms, I’m still standing!
Teri
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