Sleepless nights and dirty diapers
M.D. Pardo
7/15/20261 min read
About a month into motherhood, my mind was fighting to keep up with the new routines. One of my biggest fears, of not being able to feed my baby, was officially overcome. I am enjoying motherhood so much. Although it’s exhausting, to the point of knowing that it really is God holding me together, it’s also so fun and beautiful knowing that God created every feature of my baby to His perfection.
After seeing the way he smiles and laughs in the middle of the night, when I’m half asleep, feeding him and trying to calm him back to sleep, and his eyes lock in on mine, it feels so rewarding. This small, little being in my arms is my responsibility, and I love him so much.
I can see a little bit of myself in him. A little bit of his father in him. Every detail memorized in my heart. When I see my husband notice my exhaustion and offering to help, even though he has just arrived and is exhausted from his work, is so motivating. The little things really stick with me.
As my husband holds our blessing in his arms, realizing that our lives have been forever changed for the better, I just can’t help but thank the Lord, every minute of every day! How can so much happiness exist for me? Who am I ? That the Lord answered all my prayers and more.
Verse of the week
Psalms 8:4
what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
Prayer of the week
God, your grace and mercy are abounding. Your love heals my soul. I am so unworthy. Yet, you look out for me. I pray for the parents and children of the world. I pray you be with them and provide them with your peace and love. That they may feel you all around them. In the name of Jesus. Amen!