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
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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!