It is said that childbirth is the most painful thing a woman could ever experience; that pregnancy is a long, exhausting and uncomfortable nine months. Well, I have a confession... It's all a lie. A lie that new parents, together, have conspired to spread.
Parenthood is a secret club with rules that require you to exaggerate the minor woes of life. You regale tales of swollen feet, uncontrollable emotions, and the unending hours of excruciating labor. The truth is that pregnancy is uneventful, but exciting, and labor is more nervous tension than pain.
One of the rules of said club is not to divulge the truth of parental bliss, but I've never been one for clubs. I've learned that if you deny the unpleasant aspects, and talk about the glow of pregnancy and the ease of delivery, then you receive disgruntled looks and silent grumblings from other new parents.
Little Thomas Daniel, born April 16th, has been a wondrous and incredible addition to our family. Though sleep still eludes us, the days are humorous and entertaining. Thomas is growing quickly and he discovers something new everyday. With an easy pregnancy and smooth delivery, it is believed that our little angel will prove to be one hell of a toddler... or teenager. I can't wait.
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