I don't think it's possible for anyone to prepare you for recovery after giving birth. The exhaustion, discomfort, and hormones are enough, not to mention the new life you are looking after and the onslaught of visitors. When you combine these factors with upcoming finals and graduation, things can get tense very quickly. This is why we were so lucky to have my mom here for a few weeks to get us through.
My mom, is one of the most transitional people I have ever met. Correction, my mom IS the most transitional person I have ever met, and anyone who knows her would agree. Despite her less than ideal childhood (not to say there wasn't good, just not enough good), she has provided me with the greatest life and family I could ask for. She and my dad provided for us in every way possible, never putting their needs above ours. They continued to do so this past month.
My mom spent all day, every day doing laundry, taking henry early in the mornings so that I could sleep, making meals for not only each day but future use, and comforting her daughter who was quite overwhelmed with all the big changes. She kept a smile on that entire time, putting her exhaustion and husbandless aside for me.
Now that this first month is over, I can attest to you three things:
1. I would not have graduated college without the support of my parents, especially in these past few weeks.
2. Henry is so blessed to have grandparents (on both sides) that sacrifice endlessly for their posterity.
3. My mom has set a very high standard of selflessness, unconditional love, and mother-intuition.
Thanks for teaching me how to be a mom, mom.
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