Meditations for New Mothers

At some point, in the process of pregnancy or at the birth of our child, we step out of our Maiden shoes and into our Mother shoes.  It is like walking a labrinyth during pregnancy and post partum.  You will never be the same as you were before, and I do believe that is a mistake new parents make.  I made it.  I thought my life Could be the same in many ways, especially with my husband.  It was not.  It was actually better once I accepted these new beginnings.  Parenting is one of the highest forms of Surrender.

As apart of mothering we must consider Intimacy.  Rodney Dangerfield said, "My mother didn't breast-feed me.  She said she liked me as a friend."

Some of us are frightened by intimacy, even with our own children.  Perhaps our own parents had difficulty demonstrating their feelings toward us, or were emotionally unavailable.  Whatever the reason, we avoid physical closeness.

Babies need touch as much as they need food and clothing, perhaps more.  Those of us who are uncomfortable with kisses and caresses might find a new start with our innocent new babe.  They don't want to be "just friends," and they won't settle for less than the best we can give.
~Excerpt found in Meditations for New Mothers, by Beth Wilson Saavedra

How does this touch you? 
Do you breast-feed?
If you do not breast-feed, why? 

I believe it is important that Mothers address emotions, doubts, conflicts, insecurities and anxieties.  We Are to discuss wisdom of the ages.  Through these discussions there is HOPE.  You can find the Joy of life.