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Not perfect but 100% right
This is what every one talks about when someone or yourself is expecting a baby, this moment is the moment you realize what you have been given. You see how lucky you are and all that pain and months of struggle and worry and excitement does not matter. I will admit this moment more than 6 years ago now is a bit of a daze and not because of any medications, I had a all natural and no pain relief birth. It was because I was so overwhelmed that for the first 5 mins of holding her I forgot where I even was. It was when the nurse took hold of her and took her away from me that I snapped out of that daze. I instantly attempted to pull myself up, I wanted my baby back. They pushed me back down and told me She will be fine and back later, but now I had to rest and wash.
By Sophie larissa5 years ago in Families
Motherhood
Not everyday people get to experience having a daughter, and believe me, it’s not easy. From the first moment you find out you’re pregnant to being rushed to the hospital, thinking your little one will finally be in your arms. The long, but short process of growing a child inside of your body can go one of many ways. One, everything can go perfectly and your child can grow healthy. Two, mostly everything is perfect up until the birth part. Three, nothing can go right and you loose the baby. For this story, everything seemed to be going perfectly fine, the baby was healthy and growing right. But then, one morning contractions start.
By Kayleigh Allen5 years ago in Families
sad boy with teddy
A sad boy with his masked teddy...he wanted to play with his school mates or the neighbour's children but his parents expect him to social distance. So, his only friend is the teddy bear.He put on it his mother's face mask because this is now his reality, mother wearing a mask. Mother cannot smile anymore with a mask on and he becomes so sad, he misses his mother's smile, he misses all the peoples smiles.
By Artemis Pop5 years ago in Families
The Dream
It felt like hours he had been wandering with no clue, not even the slightest idea of where he was going or where he was running to next. This in itself was something that was nothing new, perhaps it was even considerably the only thing he knew for sure would never change. Though, as he continued on his path to what could have easily been nowhere, the scenery in his view was something all too familiar; a place he was tethered to, a place he was bound to return to time and time again. It was, in the back of his mind and in his heart, the place where he would always belong.
By Fiore Mitchell5 years ago in Families
Dealing With Loss
Pretty much all of us know how this feels. We get close to someone whether it be all our lives, within the past few years, or just recently. We get to know them, and they become a huge part of our every day lives. Then the inevitable occurs, and we aren't sure how to handle it.
By Allison June Sawyer5 years ago in Families
Living with a 15 month old during COVID
Before we get started, I'd like to introduce myself since this is my very first posting on Vocal. My name is Morgan. I am 23 years old living with my boyfriend and 15 month old son in Upstate New York. I graduated from college in Dec 2018 in Communications and very passionate in sports, so you just may see sports posts as well. But, I am currently a cash applications clerk at this time due to lack of sports jobs in my area.
By Morgan Golliver5 years ago in Families
Do you need a bassinet stroller for your little one?
Usually, a baby needs at least two strollers. Newborns aged 0-6 months really need a bassinet stroller as the first stroller. The sleeping basket of the pram is essential equipment for babies. Since newborns have a fragile spine, they can only lie flat. Once parents take the baby out for a walk, they need a bassinet stroller. The lie-flat position allows them to breathe optimally and fully absorb the required oxygen, which is also the best position to encourage the proper development of their spine and hips. And the newborn stroller is designed to allow the baby to lie down comfortably and provide perfect support for the back.
By Penny Garcia5 years ago in Families
Another Mother
I remember the early morning cuddles, where Mum would creep into my room, and lie on the edge of the bed stroking my hair. I was six, maybe seven, and I was at that precious age in a girl’s childhood where the entire world revolves around her Mother. I wanted my straight red hair to hang in the same chocolate-coloured coils that framed her soft, round face. I wanted beautiful big brown eyes that a person could get lost in if they stared for too long; not the palest blue eyes that I looked out from.
By Lucy Charlotte Marshall5 years ago in Families
What to Expect From Post Partum Recovery
Image Source: Envato If you've recently had a baby, your body has done something miraculous. After nine (or so) months of waiting to meet your child, you're likely ecstatic to be home with your little one. The majority of your time and energy will be spent caring for your baby. However, it's important to remember that you should take care of yourself as well.
By McKenzie Jones5 years ago in Families
