I’m a very hard sleeper. I grew up in Southern California and as a kid I slept through almost every major earthquake we had, not to mention rain, thunder, and any other loud noise. In college, this was an awesome talent as I shared a room all four years, and was never bothered by a stirring roommate with classes earlier than me.
But as I neared the end of my pregnancy, I started wondering if I would have trouble hearing my crying baby in the middle of the night. Seriously, even if she was in the cradle five feet from my bed, I was worried I wouldn’t wake up. Not to mention the fact that I pretty much need my eight ours of sleep to feel like I can function in the morning.
Sure enough, though, she was born, and literally, the mom in me just clicked on. I try to explain this to friends who are expecting the first time, but it’s even a little hard to explain. I truly believe that there is an ability or power built intrinsically into our intelligent design to be able to be a mother.
No, it’s not always beds of roses, and I surely do not always know what to do instinctively. But I will tell you that, amazingly enough, I do wake up to the sound of my daughter stirring in her bed (forget crying, her movements wake me sometimes!), and it was surely supernatural that I was able to function on such little sleep in those early weeks of motherhood.
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of being a mommy, and for your supernatural gifts.
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I know exactly what you mean. I felt the same way until I had my son. I can even sleep with earplugs in, hubby is a loud snorer, and still hear him when he makes a peep. I think it has to do with being a mom
. Mommy powers!
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I came across your blog today by accident but I am certainly glad that I did. I am 33 weeks pregnant with my first & just like you I am a heavy sleeper that requires more than 8 hours of sleep a night & have been concerned that my child will be screaming bloody murder in the middle of the night & I’ll sleep right through it. It’s comforting to know that the mom instincts kick in & overtake!
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I agree with you! We are wonderfully made! And, I love the sweet picture
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Ooh, I’m just like you. I once fell asleep at a 4th of July concert at the Hollywood Bowl (an outdoor stadium), my other famous moment was at a nightclub. But it’s rare now that I don’t hear my kids at night (or my new kitten!).
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aaahhh! Sweet picture. You might not know it yet but you will also get another gift of being a mamma. “I’m a mamma, I know everything”. Suddenly, you will just know!