Dear Mother of One Child

My sister-in-law just sent me this link. I'm so glad she did (Thanks, Crystal!)! I often feel like I can't even pretend to complain to any mother who has more than one child--because if I'm having a hard time with just one, what must more-than-one be like? I'm so happy this mother of nine gave recognition and affirmation to the way I have felt many times: even one can be hard. I also liked how she put words to my feelings: "Dear mother of only one child, don’t blame yourself for thinking that your life is hard...My dear, it is hard. You’re not being a wuss or a whiner...You’re suffering now because you’re turning into a new woman, a woman who is never allowed to be alone." I am turning into a new woman. A mother. That's something I've never been before. I love the one that I have, but it's nice to be given permission to acknowledge the struggles of being mom to a singular individual. Baby #2, bring it on!