New Mamas, New Hope
By Cathy Jameson
At an event the other evening, I met a woman who is pregnant. Out of about 180 people there, she was the only one pregnant. I’d seen her before at other events but had yet to find a moment to introduce myself. That evening, our paths finally crossed. I’m so glad they did. She has 2 young children also. When they are altogether, she, the children, and her husband look like the perfect family.
While our paths finally crossed, we were really only able to quickly introduce ourselves. Had we had a chance to chat more, I’d have asked how many months along she was. I’d have asked how she was feeling because I’d only just realized about 3 weeks ago that she was pregnant. The same time I noticed that, my youngest also noticed. Smiling, she said, “Mommy! Another baby!”
Ten more fingers!
Ten more toes!
I agreed that it was exciting to know that their little family was growing.
I’ll hope our paths cross again and that we have more time to chit chat next then. When I feel the tug to talk to mamas-to-be, past experiences tend to crop up into conversations – both theirs and mine. When those crop up, I get to share the joys of motherhood. Inevitably, and especially when the Holy Spirit is involved, I get to talk about Ronan. Before I even realized she was pregnant, I had hoped we’d become friends. With a new child coming into this very busy world, I’d love nothing more than to share that moms have options. I’d share that some babies don’t need everything medical practices offer. I’d ask that she read, read, and read some more. Thinking of those things reminded me of an old post I’d shared a few years ago.
While anticipating the birth of my first child, someone told me that new moms shouldn't worry while pregnant. It isn’t healthy for the pregnancy or for the baby. As long as the baby has ten little fingers and ten little toes, that's all a new Mom should worry about.
…ten little fingers
ten little toes
a new one to love
with a small button nose
skin that’s soft, pink and new
love so strong
from me to you…
Ten little fingers, ten little toes. It sounds so simple, so pure and so peaceful. As a first-time mother, that’s all I thought to hope for.
While it was originally written as a Mother’s Day reflection, the post crossed my mind right after the young woman and I finally got to meet. Here it is again in case you want to share it with another mama-to-be in your life. I’ll pray that all the new moms and dads have a plan to keep their babies healthy, safe, and surrounded by nothing but love.
Cathy Jameson is a Contributing Editor for Age of Autism.
Ten Little Fingers - AGE OF AUTISM
By Cathy Jameson
While anticipating the birth of my first child, someone told me that new moms shouldn't worry while pregnant. It isn’t healthy for the pregnancy or for the baby. As long as the baby has ten little fingers and ten little toes, that's all a new Mom should worry about.
…ten little fingers
ten little toes
a new one to love
with a small button nose
skin that’s soft, pink and new
love so strong
from me to you…
Ten little fingers, ten little toes. It sounds so simple, so pure and so peaceful. As a first-time mother, that’s all I thought to hope for.
I don't think anyone can fully prepare themselves for where motherhood will take them. Not until they are fully immersed in that role will they understand it or appreciate it. My journey as a mother has morphed greatly and goes far beyond what my imagination could ever reveal. From expecting them to being able to hold each my children in my arms after their births, I never knew how having children would change me. All of my children, especially Ronan with all of his severe needs, helped me mature and evolve into the mom I am today. Worries have come and gone, but the love I have for my children has only grown stronger.
The thoughts and hopes that I had as a new mother are quite different than the ones I cling to now. They have nothing to do with having ten fingers and toes and certainly don’t compare to complicated issues that cross my mind now. Before Ronan got sick, I had limited knowledge of chronic diseases and how childhood ailments can take a turn for the worse. I never knew about life-altering reactions from medicine or the complexities of an autism diagnosis. Now, though, when those subjects bombard my thoughts, I can’t help but be reminded of every concern I have for Ronan and for his future. I question things that I may never find the answer to. I wonder if Ronan will ever speak again. I worry about his safety and his health. I contemplate how I managed his needs. I examine my strengths and weaknesses and how they will affect Ronan and his future. I face my fears in my thoughts. I pray for strength to handle it all. I do as much as I can always hoping it’s enough.
Motherhood. It’s more than making sure fingers and toes are in the right spots. It’s hoping, wishing and praying for happiness and success. Not just for me, but for my kids. Right now, my children, including Ronan, are on that path. They will all live a fulfilled life according to their abilities, their personalities and what opportunities they grab. Ronan will need the most help. He still has a long way before he can truly catch up to what his siblings will get to do. But it’s rewarding watching him attempt to keep up. It’s also gratifying to know that I had a hand in getting him heading in the right direction.
On such a special day, one dedicated to all mothers, I would love to leave all my worries behind. Instead of worries, I would hope instead to be filled with wishes. Wishes that all of our children be given the gifts they need to be successful, fully functioning and one day independent. I would love it if Ronan could really catch up to where his siblings are. I would wish that he could be capable of speaking again. I’d wish him to return to typical development so that his struggles are no more. It’s a lot to wish for, but I’ve heard that some wishes come true. Holding Ronan’s hand, with his fingers interwoven in mine, I’m hanging onto hope that those wishes will come true.
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What a wonderful article. Is it correct to assume that this event is for those who question how safe and effective this stuff actually is?
I have a 15 month old, never had a single one, and if I had known beforehand, none of my kids would have been.
Given how recent it was since my last (and final) pregnancy, I can attest that there are many, many moms and mommy-to-bes who now (much to do with coercion) aren't just questioning the one, but now questioning all of them. And even for those still in support of the originals, it is becoming very common place for a parent who chooses for her children to face disease the old fashioned way, many and more people are accepting of such without the view of "that's the dirty people." But I have already learned of several that are now refusing even the routine ones because of all of this.
Posted by: Just an Average Mommy | February 12, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Cathy,
Like you, I am always hoping for opportunities to share what I have learned over the past 3 decades of motherhood. Your desire to share what you have learned reminded me of a few specific articles I have written in the last decade. Perhaps they will be of help/use to those reading the comments section here. That is always my hope, to have what we here at AoA have painstakingly learned meet up with ears and minds that are open and willing to hear and act on truths and real-life experiences that they won’t hear from doctors, public “health” agencies, the government, pharmaceutical companies, universities, or the media. I hope you have an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with the woman you just met very soon.
https://www.ageofautism.com/2016/04/beware-of-standard-of-care.html
https://www.ageofautism.com/2018/08/if-your-newborn-baby-could-talk.html
https://www.ageofautism.com/2014/08/i-have-decided-to-vaccinate-my-child-because.html
https://www.ageofautism.com/2015/05/laura-hayes-open-letter-to-ca-legislators-and-governor-jerry-brown-re-sb277.html
And lastly, this comprehensive presentation, which if listened to or read in full, will likely/hopefully make any parent stop in their tracks and no longer believe that any vaccine is safe, effective, or needed.
https://www.ageofautism.com/2018/11/why-is-this-legal-presentation-on-vaccines-by-laura-hayes.html
Posted by: Laura Hayes | February 12, 2023 at 08:12 AM