For many the pain starts long before the child is in their arms. Whether it's another negative pregnancy test, morning sickness, or watching your child grow through pictures until the papers come through saying it's time to pick them up. The pain doesn't stop when you're holding them close, it only gets worse. Every news story takes on a whole new meaning, what if that had been MY child that was injured, or even worse, killed?
Sleepless nights don't stop when they get older. Toddlers cutting molars need comforting too. You're up rocking them when their ears hurt from infection and wishing to take their pain away, crying when you realize you're doing all you can and it's not enough. What parent wouldn't happily shoulder their child's pain to keep them from suffering?
Then there's pure, unadulterated joy. Your baby looks at you and smiles for the first time, and you know it's not gas, that smile is totally for you. The look of pride on your son's face when he takes his first steps. All that pain is washed away, if only for one perfect moment, when your child hugs you.
Motherhood hurts, but it's kind of a good hurt.
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| My breastfeeding tattoo. |
My third tattoo is a modified version of the international breastfeeding symbol. I got it to pay tribute to the special relationship I have with my boys but also as a badge of honor for all that I've been through on my journey through. Tattoos are kind of like being a mom, they hurt for a while in the beginning, but when all is said and done, you're left with something beautiful that you can be proud of.
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