So maybe this sounds weird, but sometimes I forget during the day that there’s someone in there–and it’s not just the pregnancy forgetfulness syndrome. I’m gone at work every day from 730 to 530, and amid all the tasks that I have to do at the very bustly schmustly hectic atmosphere of work, I just kind of forget. Even at three months along I haven’t felt any morning sickness to remind me that I’m growing a baby inside, and of course at this point I can’t feel any movement. And there’s not yet any protruding pouchy pouch replacing my six-pack yet (haha what six pack).
Which is why I just can’t fathom how I could choose to keep working after having a baby. If I forget about the baby now while I’m pregnant, who’s to say I wouldn’t forget after the baby’s born? How could I do that to someone?
While I was thinking about that this morning driving to work (it’s easier not to forget during those times, because there’s plenty of time to have some heart-to-heart talks in the car), I thought of that scripture in Isaiah when the Lord says Can a mother forget her sucking child? She may forget, yet I will not forget thee.
I always used to be dumbfounded about how in the world a mom could forget her child, but now I realize in our modern society how that happens. I met someone the other day who said half-jokingly that it was her two-year-old who drove her back to work…she just didn’t want to deal with him. Out of sight, out of mind.
So anyway, I’m just thinking about that scripture in Isaiah again and really how it’s a guide on parenting: we have our perfect example of a parent in the Lord. As He won’t forget us, we shouldn’t forget our own children.
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Thanks for the great thought, Tonya.
I’ve totally felt the SAME way when I’m pregnant, it is easy to forget in the beginning! (But it gets so, so exciting when you can feel the baby move and all that, and then it’s almost the only thing you want to think about!) I’ve also thought about that scripture and realized how true it is, that we can forget our children, even with how much we love them, and that the Lord does not forget us. Anyway, so fun to hear about your pregnant life. We went to Williamsburg today and totally got off at Parham Rd. to switch drivers, I wish we could have stopped by but we were both exhausted, (hence switching drivers,) and trying to make it home before Emily had to eat. Sorry for the long comment 🙁
Hey, that’s fun that you went to Williamsburg! It’s worth the trip, although it’s definitely something you’d probably be fine going to just once. I hope Calvin liked it!
That’s what moms are for! I’m not sure I could forget, until the aging starts setting in, heheeeeeeeeeeeeee. I think that is why I spent so much time writing things down, even during your pregnancies, just so I could be aware of your growth and personalities. Each child is so different, in some ways. Writing thoughts down, changes in the baby, just anything that strikes you, will help you to be able to tell the child about him/herself when he/she asks you questions during growing up years. Helaman 5:12 Remember, remember
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I’m sure you won’t forget your child once he/she is out in the world. The symbolism was used because mothers normally have a very strong connection to their children, making the comparison more dramatic. I like your scriptural insight.
You are going to be a SuperMom!