Around this time last year I was blessed with my first and only child. It's funny because we are currently planning his birthday party, and me or his dad cannot wrap our minds around the fact that our sweet boy will be turning one on January 21. I can still remember the day we found out we were having a baby to the day he was born.
I had a lot of support from my family, friends, sorority sisters, and fraternity brothers. I had to be induced at 40 weeks because my little monster wasn't quite ready to come. I had a little over 20 people waiting with me throughout the entire process. I had to have an unplanned cesarean section at the last minute due to my baby being to big. I was beyond scared, but I had a lot of support to get me through this.
I was very sedated and I could not wait to meet my little boy. After the surgery had been performed, I was completely out of it. I do not remember much that first night. My recovery was not the best experience. I experienced postpartum depression for about 8 weeks. However, once I made it past that I now know there isn't any obstacle that I cannot overcome.
My son was breastfed so immediately a bond was formed between us. He is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I thank God for my little blessing. I was surrounded by love throughout my entire pregnancy, and still am today. My son has a very strong circle that loves and care for him so much, and I am blessed to have such great family, friends, and sorority sisters that treat him like he is family.
I researched babies born in South Africa. Babies are both born in and out of hospitals, but the one thing that both delivery methods have in common is the babies being abandoned by the mothers due to Child Welfare. I learned that the worst city for child abandonment is Cape Town.
Miss Minor,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you made it past your postpartum depression! I heard that some people do not handle their depression very well and that it could go on for weeks and months. Also, i am really happy to read that you had so many friends and family by your side to support you through your pregnancy it must be really nice to have so many people there for you, especially when you need them the most.
P.S. Happy early birthday to your little one :)
Hello, Miss Minor
ReplyDeleteThe topic you have chosen is a good topic and many women’s need to breastfeed more and as you mention how they can benefit from doing so. My mother breastfed all of her five children and we hardly get sick. When the weather changes I often catch a cold, but other than that I am pretty healthy. Miss Minor you mention about how you can benefit from doing. For example Breastfeeding is not only good for baby but also for the mom and help strengthen the baby immune system which is good for the baby and that the baby be able to fight off sickness is a blessing think more parents need to be educated on this topic more and maybe we as educators can encourage them to breastfeed once they give birth to their child. I have learned so much from my classmates and glad to be in this class so we all can learn from each other so that we can be effective when interacting with our children and families. Have a bless week.
Temika Mccann
I also love your pictures you shared with your classmates.
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