New Mom, New Baby

New Mom

I heard the phrase that someone was a "new mom" today and it got me thinking... I am one of those. Not that mom's who have had time elapse since the birth of their first child are any less important. In fact, if having children is anything like being married, where being newlyweds was great, but I must say everything is soooo much better now. Almost 7 years later; a deeper love; a stronger bond; more memories; truly like a fine wine. One place where time is my friend. If having children is like this than being an "old mom" will be even better than being a new mom! But still hearing this today had me reflecting on the term.

Its all about firsts. First trips to Costco :) First smiles. First time sleeping through the night (on grandma P's watch mind you, not even mine.... maybe thats because she's an "old mom" with experience;) First time to Oma & Opa's to be babysat, first time to the swimming pool etc. For each new child there will be these firsts for them, and it will still be a first for me and that child, but for me as a mom trying all these things...it is the first ever for me. A truly "new" experience. Never again will I not know how to work a breast pump, will I want to attend a car seat clinic, a prenatal class so I know what labour is all about, a hospital tour, or chat to all my friends about various diaper brands, or hound them incessantly to describe in better detail the exact feeling of a contraction. I will know. Of course things will still be new, and there will still be lots to discuss and debate, but a lot will be "old" news.

New Baby

Its funny how people react to a new baby. The joy and interest it brings out in people. The stories. The opinions. The love.

A grandpa in line at the grocery store telling of his 9 children. In fact its amazing how many people talk to you about your baby at the grocery store! "O that's a new one!" "I remember when mine were that little!" Little children, "look at the baby mom, why is he sleeping?" "How old is he? 5 weeks? You should be at home in bed! lol" "My daughter/ or insert person there, just had a baby, he/she is blank age..." I love this. Besides the fact that I am an incredibly proud mom, or mommy, (no I don't really like how mommy feels, mom it will be i think?) I love how a baby brings out the best in people. Its a common bond between all people. When I walk around pushing my stroller I often feel like I live in some small town where everyone knows everyone with all the smiles that come my way. Its a beautiful thing!