Growing Pains

I was fairly happy with who I am. I had learned to accept my weaknesses and embrace my strengths. Then parenthood happened. Suddenly, who I am is not enough. Parenthood is forcing me to grow and stretch in ways that are not always comfortable or wanted. When people say that becoming a parent changes you, they are absolutely correct. But don't necessarily think that this change is always fun or exciting, just bloody necessary! So here's to the changes forged by parenthood, may they serve my children well. Bring on the pain...

Health Care

My little girl had a health scare. Thanking God that she is alright, but still worried about the long-term effects of my decisions regarding her health. Reminding myself not to brood, and that I am making the best decisions that I can. By the time my babies reach adulthood they might have some emotional issues, but at least they will be functional members of society and (I hope) relatively happy.I think that's the goal of this whole enterprise, hmm? My goal is to cause no damage that can't be addressed with a little therapy and friendship! And with the booming pharmaceutical industry, I'm sure there will be drugs that they can take for whatever lingering effects - perceived or real - of my poor parenting!