Taking care of yourself

After I learned I was pregnant, taking care of myself immediately became first priority.  I must admit prior to this I didn't think too much about what I was ingesting, inhaling, and simply how stressed out I was. Washing my hands A LOT, not touching things unless I have to, hand sanitizer at my desk and in many rooms at home, covering my mouth and nose when I hear someone cough or sneeze and finally not sitting on any toilet unless at home are all things that are part of my daily habits.  I am still conscious of these little things but now that Silas is here the level of taking care of myself has only increased.  It's now about having low blood pressure, good cholesterol, and no serious diseases, illnesses or restrictions such as a broken leg or sprained ankle.  What would Silas do without his Mommy or Daddy?  I know I would be lost without my Mom and Dad.  Even though my Mom does silly things like puts Silas on the kitchen table and my Dad is very unorganized, I go to them for everything.  I look to them to tell me what's right or wrong.  Ok, I don't always follow their advice or do it their way but I go to them.  They're my parents.  I care so much what they think.  My Mom and I went to breakfast yesterday.  Her Father recently passed away so we were talking about that.  My Grandpa was very stubborn but before he was stubborn he was a Father that wanted the BEST for his kids.  He did everything no matter how much it cost to make them go down the 'right' path.  Except my Mom.  It appeared she slipped through the cracks and was more stubborn than him!  Coming to the U.S. wasn't in my Grandpa's plan but I am glad it was part of my Mom's plan.  Heidi and I were born 33 years and 3 days ago.  We changed my parents lives just like Silas changed me and Nick's.  My Mom said no matter what you should listen to your parent's.  They always know what's best and I finally see what she's saying.  Here's a short list of the things that have changed in my life and that I can finally relate to with my parents:

• Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
• You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
• You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.
• You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.



Me and Silas on my birthday!

• You respect your parents more than you ever have.