I'm feeling so lucky today! I think that life chooses moments in time to reveal just who or what it is you need, and it's almost always a surprise. Today was one of those days. I met with a friend to reconnect a little, and ended up walking away with a sense of empowerment, much to my surprise. This friend is a new mom, and I shared my pregnancy with her today. She was thrilled for me, and her reaction was so sweet. We talked a lot about pregnancy and childbirth, babies and how many choices there are to make for these tiny humans. We have a lot of similar views and opinions but at the end of the day, we both feel that all of that goes out the window in order to do what feels best for your child and your family. Ideas and plans change, and nothing offers more surprises than parenthood. I left our wonderful visit feeling strong - strong in my choices and strong in my belief that it's okay to have a plan, but being open to changing your mind.
Pregnancy is such an overwhelming time, especially if you are someone that likes to research and learn about all the options out there. I'm one of those people. Having access to so much information and so many opinions can be a wonderful thing, but it can also be paralyzing. This wonderful gal helped me feel secure in my opinions, probably without knowing it. In Colorado, people tend to be very vocal about their choices, and the sides vary SO much. It was so nice to talk to someone who "rides the fence" on these hot topic issues as much as I do. There is no right side - it's all about what works best for you. What's more, it's okay to not know! Just because I haven't decided cloth vs. disposable, or Moby carrier vs. Ergo, etc. doesn't mean I don't know what's best. You don't have to have an opinion on everything!
I'm glad to have had this day with her, just bouncing between different topics. I ended up feeling that no matter what we decide, my kiddo is going to be fine. Mom (and Dad) knows best!
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