Isn’t it funny how new mom’s worry about every little thing? Okay, maybe not funny, but it makes for some funny stories later. We all worry from the very beginning; will he have all of their fingers and toes? Will he be smart? Will he ever sleep through the night!?! So far, I’ve worried more than my fair share – needlessly.
For example, I worried that we wasn’t getting enough to eat. I’m breast-feeding and just a few weeks back he began to do this weird fussing while he was eating. Well the fussing stopped and we went for his 2 month check up. He’s up to 11 pounds now – meaning he gained over 4 pounds in just 7 weeks! So, he’s obviously getting enough to eat. (As if the fat rolls that are cropping up on his arms and legs shouldn’t have been clue enough)!
In between worrying about him, I’ve enjoyed seeing him change and develop. Each week it seems he’s discovered something new or can do a new “trick.” Although I hope and worry that he’ll develop at the right speed I’ve found myself wishing he would just stop growing already. It is amazing how quickly they change and grow! I’m already “worrying” that he’ll grow up and leave or that he’ll outgrow his mom’s kisses.
I’m sure some of these worries will never go away. And, with his growing and changing there will be new things to worry about. The first time he walks and bumps his head. The first time he gets into a fight with his best friend. The first time he gets his heart broken by a girl. The first time he drives a car alone. I suspect some things will never change and every good mom worries… at least a little.