Don't get me wrong, parenthood has brought many new and wonderful friends into my life.
I've developed many, many close friends that I wouldn't have if I had not had a baby.
I am a part of fabulous groups that teach me new things and help me grow in my walk as a mom and as a Christian.
Everywhere I go, people love on and coo over the baby.
So then, why is parenting sometimes so isolating?
Is it because I spend hours on end alone in my house with just my baby?
Or becauseno one most people only want to pay attention my son, and not me?
Is it because I cannot stay at events, social gatherings, anywhere for more than a few hours because if I'm not with my kiddo, he's upset/hungry needing me, or if I am with my kiddo, it's naptime?
Sigh.
It is more than likely all of these things combined.
Nonetheless, the joy of parenthood greatly outweighs the isolation and all of it is worth it.
But, I just wonder, can anyone else relate?
I've developed many, many close friends that I wouldn't have if I had not had a baby.
I am a part of fabulous groups that teach me new things and help me grow in my walk as a mom and as a Christian.
Everywhere I go, people love on and coo over the baby.
So then, why is parenting sometimes so isolating?
Is it because I spend hours on end alone in my house with just my baby?
Or because
Is it because I cannot stay at events, social gatherings, anywhere for more than a few hours because if I'm not with my kiddo, he's upset/hungry needing me, or if I am with my kiddo, it's naptime?
Sigh.
It is more than likely all of these things combined.
Nonetheless, the joy of parenthood greatly outweighs the isolation and all of it is worth it.
But, I just wonder, can anyone else relate?
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| But, oh how I so love my sweetie-pants!! |
I can relate.. so you're saying it's not just because I'm out in the middle of nowhere without a car? Haha. And now winter is coming!
ReplyDeleteI experienced what you describe. But mostly only with my first child.
ReplyDeleteAs #2 and #3 (and #4!) came along, I found that I was out and about more because my older children were attending more events and activities. But also, as I matured as a mother, I became far more particular about who I wanted to be around with my children. In fact, the more I withdrew from mainstream culture, the more empowered I became and I stopped feeling lonely or alone.
Just one girl's perspective....
Joy to you!
Oh I can relate! But like Patty said, it is about empowering yourself to NOT feel isolated. Which can be tough. Just know that you are not alone in your feelings. XO
ReplyDeleteI agree there's something that can feel more isolating as a parent. I felt it more so with one child and less so with more. I lost some of my fears and increased my patience with things. But, there are times when I feel like I only see everyone in a blur because I'm distracted. I take solace in knowing it gets easier as they get older, too.
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