Because Motherhood

Writing this because motherhood is...

Going to numerous checkups throughout your pregnancy with eagerness and a little bit of nerves because after having miscarriages, you can't wait to hear that heartbeat confirming your baby is alive and doing well!

Getting a spinal tap inserted by a doctor who was struggling to "find the sweet spot" because my spine seemed "crooked." Yikes, that was scary stuff.

Adapting to having your little human feeding off your boobs because you produce milk now. (Like what?) It is crazy amazing. 

Applying balm on your sore and cracked nipples the first weeks because ouchie.

Running on little to no sleep because you want to make sure baby is breathing, well-fed and feeling loved. Sleep feels overrated.

Using the OG NoseFrida to suck out boogers because your newborn baby needs his little nose cleared. Never had I ever. 

Changing an insane amount of diapers every single day because baby doo doo doo doo doo doo.

Appreciating your mom staying at your house to help out, eventhough she raised a very self-sufficient woman, because c-section recovery and being a first-time mother is ROUGH; and then realizing that eventhough you'd want her to stay longer, you tell her that the first five weeks was plenty because you're considerate and know that you need to learn to do things on your own. I had to be strong and keep it real.

Moving around like a turtle the first months because that c-section recovery is no effing joke.

Cleaning your newborn's circumcision bloody wound for several days because they cut off a pedacito de carne from your pedacito de carne. 

Wiping vomits off your clothes, arms, hair, etc for what seems never-ending.

Learning to use your sloppy left hand to eat your cold meals because baby is feeding on your right boob. 

Showering as quickly as possible (no more long, relaxing showers) while making quick trips to check on baby because your momma instincts are on high alert 24/7 since day one.

Upgrading your under eye concealer because you didn't know that there was a whole other level of dark circles. 

Praying every single day for your little family because you feel responsible for their spiritual protection and guidance. 

Feeling immense, incomparable gratitude every morning when you look at your little miracle breathing calmly because God has blessed you with your ultimate heart's desire. 

Doing whatever is needed and whatever it takes for your baby because he is the most precious blessing from God. 

Loving unconditionally because THIS is agape love. 

Hoping you are doing absolutely everything you can and need to raise a beautiful soul who is wise, kind and honest... because this is the most important job you have EVER had!