Ben’s Growth
September 28th, 2011 by nanay
I had this realization yesterday as I was comparing the pictures below of Ben that Lawrence uploaded. Â It’s obvious to most but seemed incredible to me (in the un-credible sense): all of Ben’s growth has been due to nourishment from me. Â Since conception and til now, every cell of his has been sustained solely through what I eat. Â What an awesome (in the full of awe sense) responsibility to have as a mother.
Lawrence did rain on my parade a bit when I told him my realization, “Well, technically he’s also getting some calorie supplements in your milk at the NICU.” Thanks for that, Dad.
Ben at 32 weeks
Ben at 36 weeks
Was just keepin’ it real.
I remember having the exact same thought for each of our boys, and felt a lot of pride about it. And I compared dads to PI: they contribute a little bit at the beginning, cheer up along the way, but always end up putting their name as last author on the accomplished work!