Life's little blessings (literally and sarcastically)

Posted July 21, 2009 By Andrea and has 8 comments.

babyThis week Andy and I have gotten good news on nearly every front. I am so excited to say that it seems life is moving forward just in time for baby. So…thank God for this week.

However, I wish that I felt that I knew what I was doing. I know it is only going to get worse. Everyday I read something else that makes me go WHAT??? No one tells you that happens after birth. Apparently the world keeps many secrets in order for people to pro-create. Then, just as you are about to enjoy the “miracle of birth” you discover just what lies in store.  For anyone out there that doesn’t want to know and wants to continue on in their happy bubble, I completely understand. For anyone else… keep reading.

  • Leakage- occurs grossly for the day after birth (as in “Oh honey make sure you bring 3 extra pairs of socks because it might run down your legs.”)
  • Soreness- breasts, down there, all that…for about 10 days. Apparently this is how long it takes to acclimate to breastfeeding. Umm….I thought it was supposed to be natural?!?!
  • Hemorrhoids- you’re about one billion times more likely to get these after you give birth. I don’t need to explain them. If you don’t know exactly what they are google them. NO thank you!
  • Clots- Bleeding occurs for 1-2 weeks after. During this time you might pass clots. One healthy pregnancy mag commented “may be painful and as big as a plum.” What the— No comment.
  • Weight- yeah, yeah, yeah. Everyone knows about this one. But it’s still unfair. No one likes cellulite. No one. Not even chubby chasers.

Get the concern? These are only the mild wowsers that I learned. I left out more explicit ones for fear of losing 3 of my 4 readers (thanks for being a constant baby).  I will be sure to let all my friends who desire to know the real truths about child bearing in the days after.

Are you already a mom? Do you agree or disagree? This is all merely hearsay right now. Give me two more months!

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If you need something…

Posted May 17, 2009 By Andrea and has 4 comments.

Don’t be afraid to ask for it.

I am accustomed to trying to do things on my own. But more and more lately I have been reminded that often times the best things come from working together, or letting someone in your life help you out. The truth is most of us are taught to rely on ourselves, and even if we’re not we usually learn that some people can’t be trusted. But I say screw the cynicism. If you need something ask. I want to help. My husband wants to help. I have family, friends, acquaintances that want to help. We might not all be rich financially but we each have our own gifts, abilities and ways of doing things.

I could not be going back to school if it wasn’t for others. I would not have a load of free maternity clothes if it wasn’t for others. And you know, while that may seem small, it overwhelms me in a way it wouldn’t if I had simply acquired those things on my own. It’s great to accomplish something on your own, but the ability to help others and be helped is one of life’s little blessings that we often ignore. Just thought we all might need the reminder. So offer your help this week, or next time someone offers you something, don’t be so quick to say no. It might impact you in a way you couldn’t imagine.

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Extraordinary Humanity with yellow socks

Posted January 2, 2009 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

I don’t have much to say these days. I feel heavy with many things, and I think that my catharsis at this moment is not to write (odd) but to cook and read and express myself to my husband. Although we have 3 or 4 months yet, I am ready for festival season when I can get ripe fresh foods and cook local fare to my heart’s content. I am anticipating where God will lead me in these months, because I have several ideas and hopes that are yet to be fulfilled. Perhaps they are growing like the plants that will soon be nestled in the ground.

I do have one thing to say though: I am so thankful for Andy. I was just folding up laundry and saw a pair of yellow socks that he has worn for years. In fact, when I met him, he wore them quite often. He had recently been evicted and for some reason the only socks he had been able to acquire were brightly colored or mismatched. He has grown so much and come so far in the time I have known him. He is a lover and a fighter, and my best friend. When we went down to Atlanta on Wednesday night it was so nice to be able to walk around with him, pass out sandwiches, shake peoples hands; I could just feel all the blessings God has given us, how far we have both been brought. He understands and in many ways strives to be what he knows God has created him to be- the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth.

I have so much to be thankful for and I just want to wish everyone a very happy ‘09!

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