Parenting Insights from Dr. Laura Thompson
Originally Published: Dec. 24, 2015
If I had truly comprehended the depths of sleep deprivation prior to becoming a parent…
If I had foreseen the extensive range of bodily fluids I would be tasked with cleaning during my children’s formative years…
If I had realized how the persistent call of “Mom? Mom? Mom?” could wear down my spirit after a decade of repetition…
If I had known that I would sometimes linger on the toilet just to carve out a few precious moments of solitude…
If I had anticipated that those brief escapes would frequently be disrupted by little hands pounding on the door…
If I had understood how often I would find myself reiterating the same instructions and corrections endlessly…
If I had grasped that every “expert” solution for whining, tears, disobedience, and other challenges would often prove ineffective…
If I had recognized that loving my children does not always equate to liking them…
If I had been aware that I might shed tears in the shower, seeking a space to vent alone…
If I had guessed that I would feel so touched-out after some days that intimacy with my partner would seem unappealing…
If I had known that my ability to concentrate would become a rare commodity…
If I had comprehended that parenting does not necessarily ease with age, but transforms into different challenges…
If I had predicted the daily fear of inadequacy in my role as a mother…
If I had known how relentless the demands of parenting would be…
I still would have chosen to have children.
For without them, I wouldn’t have experienced the miraculous process of nurturing a human from a tiny speck into a complete person within my body.
I wouldn’t have discovered that the scent of a newborn’s head is the closest evidence of heaven on earth.
I wouldn’t have felt the magic of cradling a sleeping baby, wanting to hold them forever.
I wouldn’t have experienced the unparalleled joy of witnessing milestones: the first steps, successful potty training, or reading a book independently.
I wouldn’t have understood how my child’s laughter can brighten the heaviest of days.
I wouldn’t have realized how an innocent gaze could melt my heart completely.
I wouldn’t have appreciated the daily unfolding of a being I helped bring to life.
I wouldn’t have felt pride in seeing my children tackle challenges with the skills I’ve instilled in them.
I wouldn’t have known the pure joy in their successes.
I wouldn’t have recognized the humbling grace found in the ongoing struggle to improve as a parent.
I wouldn’t have understood how parenting could mend the scars of my own childhood.
I wouldn’t have discovered that immersing myself in motherhood would lead to a stronger, more authentic self.
I wouldn’t have felt the profound fullness that comes from a mother’s love.
I wouldn’t have experienced the fierce power of a mother’s devotion.
And I wouldn’t have realized that the hardships along the way are ultimately eclipsed by the beauty and wonder of the journey itself.
Had I fully understood the reality of motherhood, I would still choose this path. (Although, I would have prioritized sleep whenever possible.)
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Summary:
In this reflection on motherhood, Dr. Laura Thompson candidly explores the unexpected challenges and profound joys of parenting. While acknowledging the trials of sleep deprivation, repetition, and emotional strain, she ultimately celebrates the miraculous journey of nurturing a child. The insights provided serve as a reminder of the beauty that arises from both the struggles and triumphs of motherhood.
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