Months ago when I started thinking about this blog, I couldn't figure out what to call it. My husband and I would lay in bed at night and think and think. We had been through what seemed like hundreds of ideas, but to no avail. One night it was very very late and we were still trying to think of something.
Now, when my husband gets tired, he gets funny. The more tired, the funnier. On this night he was really tired. He rolled over and with a serious face said, "I got it". I looked at him, so eager to hear his idea. He then said, "call your blog Once Busty. It took a minute to process and then we both began to laugh hysterically. We joked about how before children I had a chest, a great chest, if my husband does say so himself. Then with each child, with each late night feeding, my chest quickly dissapeared. Over the years my husband and I have joked about how our children have altered my physical apperance.
So are the sacrifices of being a mother. Children change us, all of us. They change us spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally.
Our children are worth every bit of sacrifice. They have given me much more than I have lost. Nevertheless, we still joke that one day modern medicine can give me back what I once had.
Heather FV
What have you lost or gained since having children?
P.S. Please don't let this deter anyone from having children.
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hahah i loved this.
ReplyDeleteshare it in class?!
Amen Sister..Amen
ReplyDeleteI have lost a lot of insecurity about my body, believe it or not. After carrying and birthing two children without medication I have a deep and abiding respect for this beautiful body that is mine!!! Yes things droop and sag a bit, but I have realized that I can do anything. I have gained an ability to love much more deeply and my life is filled with the most complete satisfaction and sense of purpose! Motherhood rocks!
ReplyDeleteI know one thing I've lost is my personal time. Like going to the bathroom by myself is unheard of. But I wouldn't change it for anything. And of course there have been the sagging and stuff, but you deal with it. I agree with Michelle in having a respect for my body more so than before. And that motherhood does indeed Rock!!
ReplyDeleteI had to deal with postpartum anxiety after my second daughter was born. It took me a long time to get myself back together again, to feel like I was fully participating in my life. I gained an appreciation for the everyday mundane things I was unable to do while I was sick. And I learned to lean wholly on my faith in God.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can go through that again.
But I wouldn't have it any other way.
Em,
ReplyDeleteI went through some of that after my second also. I felt like I had lost myself. I didn't want things to be different, I just had to figure out who this new person was. It took a lot of soul searching and personal acceptance to get through that time. I kept a lot of my feelings to myself. As soon as I opened up to my husband and others I was able to work through it. LIke you, I wouldn't have it any other way, and I agree with Michelle and Leiann. Motherhood does rock.
Three and Counting, thanks for the amen.
I had that experience with my first and I'm still not sure how it happened, but we've added two more precious souls to our mix and I still struggle with my insecurities but I'm getting better and trying to enjoy each moment I'm in. I may have a wider behind and hips and sagging breasts and a low hanging gut (HATE THAT ONE!!!) but I have three beautiful children that love me, all of me.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thing as Em and Heather...and it took me several years to have #3! BUT, besides gaining 3 beautiful children..I have gained a chest AND 40+ lbs. When the latter is gone..so will the bust! ;(
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