I’ve been spending alot of time thinking about what is it going to be like to be a parent? I’m assume many new mothers (and fathers) wonder this same very thought. So, here’s my attempt to explain the feelings i’m experiencing….

 

I imagine parenting would feel a lot like a roller coaster ride. And, at least in my experience, this is what a roller coaster feels like…

You’re finally mentally prepared enough to hop in the cart and put on the safety belt. You begin to feel the excitement.  As you begin to move slowly you’re feeling a little apprehensive.

When you approach the top (pregnancy) you start asking yourself “What the heck was I thinking? Can I really handle this? Oh CRAP!!! I think I might want off this ride”

 You finally reach the top and begin that woosh towards earth (I imagine giving birth would feel somewhat similar but with a bit more pain…ok ALOT) and you’re thinking “OH SHIT!” Some of you crazy people actually get a thrill off that moment… for people like me, the anticipation of that moment is just terrifying.

Ahh finally the bottom of that first big dip. You begin to think “Whew, that wasn’t soo bad. Ok I can handle this. ” Then once your over the anticipation you almost feel a sense of relief and a “Hell YA” moment (I imagine when the baby is placed in my arms I’d feel an overwhelming sense of relief and joy that my child made it safely.)

The rest of the ride (parenthood) is just getting used to it….lots of up’s and down’s, but once you get the hang of it, it can be quite entertaining!