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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Beginning of Parenthood
Where do we begin? Being 19 is already a stressful situation in itself, but finding out that you’re becoming a father of two can make everything flip upside down in ways you’d never expect. Most young men would let it tear them down I’ve seen some men stronger than the world in mind but with two babies as your responsibility you become afraid of the world. The feeling of being the care taker and provider of small and beautiful creations is a beautiful feeling. It’s honestly a feeling of pleasure, joy, and worry. The worrying isn’t caused by the children themselves but the worldly harm that can occur to the babies. Never in my life have I felt a weakness but I can tell already they have weakened my heart from the coldness of the world. Kids do so many great things and only have I scratched the surface of these feelings.
By Breydon Patterson7 years ago in Families
Really Though? Does It Get Better?
Well today I finally received a long awaited phone call from my son. It had been a little over two weeks since hearing his voice. I knew I was getting a phone call today thanks to my support group who were receiving phone calls from their loved ones in the same Division as my son. I'm so glad I didn't miss his call.
By Ruth Berber7 years ago in Families
Daily Struggles with Autism
Most of us mother's out there who have always wanted to have children never think of the scary battles we have to endure as our children grow up. We never think of the possibilities our children can develop this or develop that or never think of those "Well this won't be a struggle with my kid." Truth be told, unfortunately, there is always a possibility for everything no matter the things we do correctly during pregnancy or the healthy diet we provide for our children. I am one of those mothers who thought these things and who is a strict health nut, but I never realized what struggles or battles this would entitle. Here is my story.
By Ashlea Kinsley7 years ago in Families
Life of a Medical Mom
To be a medical mom, the term isn't heard very often and people don't quite understand what it is to be one. A medical mom goes through more trials then any other type of mom. Our lives revolve around hospitals, doctors, exams, procedures, and several types of medical terms we have no clue about! As a medical mom, our mothering tactics are taught differently, we are always on our toes/feet ready to go at the slightest move. We watch as our little ones go through things we can't fathom going through. They are poked with needs, always on some medication we can't pronounce, sometimes if they are still young we watch as they get IVs put into their little heads because it's the only place they can find a viable vein. We sit in waiting rooms during surgeries rattled with worry as family does their best to try and take our minds off the fact our child could die. A medical mom's life is never an easy one to live. We sit at bedside some nights afraid to leave their side, forgetting that we need to shower, eat, and even sleep. Our child's machines are our lullabies for when we do finally fall asleep but once those machines begin to beep we are awake again ready for the worst. Two and a half months, six months, five years, 15 years, these are some times for when moms and children are in the hospital some kids never leave, others leave then within days are back and even in worse shape.
By Samantha Bouzoun7 years ago in Families
Does It Get Better?
I'm not sure where to start. I am married with 2 children. A 13-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old son. My son is at boot camp for the Navy. He has been gone for over 2 weeks. To say my son is a mama's boy is an understatement! He did JROTC all 4 years in high school. So he was prepared (in a way) for boot camp. He is a very funny, kind, smart, determined, and loving young man. I was very involved in (almost) every aspect of his life. Our relationship is different from mine and my daughter's. She is very independent and not much of a hugger. She's like her father!
By Ruth Berber7 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to My Son
Dear Samuel, 1). I want you to know how much I love you, and how much you have changed my life for the better. You have been the light of my life since the day that you were born, and it has been a joy to watch you grow up so far, and I am sure that I will enjoy the rest of it. However, there are a few things that I want to say.
By Jessie McDonald7 years ago in Families
The Day Cancer Waged War on My Son!
September 11… Yes the day that everyone will never forget because that was the day that our country was attacked. I remember it like it was yesterday, we were living in Japan, our boys were small, we were driving to Tokyo to take my in-laws down to fly back to the States the next day, we drove through a typhoon to make it down there by evening.
By Kimberley Ulmer7 years ago in Families
Having a Baby
I found out that I was pregnant when I was twenty years old. I never thought that I could even have kids due to medical reasons. But whenever I found out that I was pregnant, my whole entire world shifted. I had no idea how I was going to do it, but I KNEW I was going to have this baby! From then on, I was working constantly, going to every yard sale, reading every Pinterest article, thinking of everything possible way to get ready for my baby. I was so nervous and excited.
By Jessie McDonald7 years ago in Families
You Never Know How Smart You Aren't
I can remember going through school thinking to myself, "When in the hell am I going to actually use any of this information they're forcing down my throat right now?" Answer: When you have children. I should've listened to my inner self when I said I wasn't going to have any kids. EVER!
By Katherine Morales7 years ago in Families
