I am out of the fourth trimester and at last cleared for normal activities following a tough birth plus two surgeries. I feel so thankful for this beautiful beginning of spring after the winter spent in recovery. We lost some big trees in the ice storm, but the front yard has been cleared of debris and my husband and father-in-law just planted two new trees out front. We have plans for more as well.
We have been getting out for daily walks — as a family, with my mom, or with friends who had babies last fall as well, so we are experiencing this together. On these walks, we have seen the first spring blooms appearing, the cherry blossoms and redbuds cheery and vibrant. The song birds are out joyfully welcoming the new season. The warmer days and sunshine lift our spirits. My little boy has been smiling up at me and the blue sky from the stroller.
Every day gets sweeter, and I am loving being a mom. The early weeks are a blur now. This stage, at three months postpartum, feels so much more comfortable and filled with more fun and magic moments. If you are newly postpartum, hang in there; it does get easier.
Once upon a time, I was not sure about having children. I was very scared of pregnancy and childbirth. Now I have done it, and I feel so proud and cannot imagine a world without our little one. I feel so thankful for this immense blessing in my life, and the strength and courage I found to get here.
Sending a bit of bravery your way this season.
P.S. More of motherhood.
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