posted April 25, 2006 02:41 PM         

Well, I would venture to say.. No.
The worry simply shifts to a different focus.
My son is independent and will spend a long time playing with his friends. I worry about him.. not constantly.. because he is designed well, I trust him, and i know, thjough his choices won't always be my choices for him, that he will get there on his own.... and he will be safe.
Yeah, chunky indeed.. she was sleeping with me, and i heard her start to vomit ( i will sleep through alarm clocks all the time, but my kids? forget it, I'm up in a heartbeat) I immediately grabbed her and turned her over the side of the bed, put my hand in front of her mouth.. not that it did any good... so yeah, It was all over the floor/bedskirt/her/dresser ( which is why I mentioned 'projectile')
Not very fun. She's good now though.. we just snuggled and watched a movie together.

So the newborn worry about health and are they 'okay', transforms into always always worrying about health and safety, then it translates into worrying about their emotional well being, their coping skills, their values, their choices, their intellect... it is ongoing.. BUT.... Universal.
And I know we provide them eternally with what they require, not necessarily what they want.... and always, we will worry about more. Some people make themseles sick over it.. it is concern that springs from the centre of your heart, a part of you, so as much as you can rationalize it, you can't fully shake the responsibility.. which makes it heartwarming with its depth.
Parenthood love is immeasureable.
I am happy you are part of the team, to try to explain your motivations behind the joy they are... and the eternal worry.
But I couldn't want to worry about anything else.

Did you save the umbilical cord? Makes a great tea! ( okay, I am kidding) But I saved theirs anyway.. they might like to see it when they're old and can go 'ew'

posted April 26, 2006 01:04 AM         

The initial excitement has worn off, but the love for the little fella grows every day. I have to go back to work today, so I'm kinda sad. And apparantly he is too. Oh well. Life goes on

posted April 26, 2006 02:48 PM         

Congratulations on your new lil bundle of love Dean!

posted April 28, 2006 01:10 AM         

Jackson is a great name. I find it amazing how we pick these names and then find that the name always seems to just fit the kid as if it was meant to be. We had decided on a name for our first son and all through the pregnancy that is what we were sure of but then, just before he was born we decided no, it's not right and changed the name. The name we went with turned out to fit his personality perfectly.

posted April 28, 2006 10:40 PM         

Seriously, though, congratulations. It's great that you've put so much thought and care even into the seemingly simple task of naming him. I'd say he's going to be one well-cared-for boy.

posted May 13, 2006 05:35 AM         

Mannu, about your questions. Yes, Linda believed that children choose their parents before birth, and even what name they are to have. It seems that before we are born, we are aware of these higher truths and utilise them in the quest of our next incarnation. Surprise anyone? I honestly don't really know what my role is in my family. Everyone is so different and competitive, yet make pretty stupid decisions, well, I think I've stopped, but I don't seem to have an influence over anyone else. Do you see any progress with your parents from your life? I think I've learnt a lot from my family, but don't think I have too big an influence on them. One thing I'll say though, my mum is trying to read Conversations with God and Star Signs which I keep advocating. Maybe someday. Maybe never.

Thanks LHO, BlueTopaz124, and Devilfish.

posted May 13, 2006 01:12 PM         

Well, I hope I fulfilled my mission, my Mom wanted a life of comfort and to see all her daughters married and living happily. I am glad she saw that day. BTW she is born on april 8, so you can understand the amount of suffering she underwent. Wish cud say more but for privacy.