dr.sadovsky.09

News like today’s inconceivable news from Uvalde are becoming more and more difficult to stomach.
And at times it seems like an insurmountable problem.
But we must control and affect what we can.
We must teach peace in our own homes.
Anger is a part of being human. Anger is a normal emotion.
We must teach our children that all of our emotions are normal- anger, sadness, anxiousness are just as normal as happiness.
It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children what to do with our emotions, particularly the negative emotions.
We must teach them how to express these negative emotions, how to talk about them, how to deal with them appropriately.
We must show them how to react.
We must model self-restraint when those emotions are overwhelming.
We must teach them how to do it differently next time if WE or they react in a way that shouldn’t be repeated.
We must teach them what is right and what is wrong.
We must teach them that there exists right and wrong.
I think a lot of things have to go wrong for an event like today to occur. So many things.
Every child must learn how to act.
I am responsible for my four.
I know I won’t always say the right thing or react the right way, but my children will hear me apologize and see my acts of love.
Above all, hopefully my children will see that peace is far more powerful than inflicting harm.

Today we did something I’ve been dreaming of doing, but just never have before.
In the world of social media, we often see newborn photo shoots and it is easy as a mom to feel inadequate if we didn’t do them.
Of course there’s the expense, which is definitely hard to justify at times. And if you can’t justify it, mama, that’s okay.
With my first, I was just plain overwhelmed. For whatever reason because I was 2 years into my pediatric residency I figured that life as a new mom would be easier on me.
Nope!
It was so hard. Physically harder than I knew. But so much more mentally hard. I know I wouldn’t have been able to get myself in a car to get to a photo shoot with my first. Everything was too overwhelming.
Then with my second, life was chaotic. My oldest was 18 months. We were trying to wrap up renovations on our house so we could move back in. But somehow looking back, that time seems easier.
Then with the third, we were in the new stages of the pandemic, the time when you were worried about any visitors, even family. Then, I was in and out of the hospital for weeks with complications of postpartum hemorrhage. Life was hard because we were fearful of help, but joyful with our happy “big” kids (then newly 3 and 1.5y).
So now, with number 4, life seems much more manageable. And it is shocking to feel that way. Maybe it’s that I know a little more. I know I definitely stress a lot less. And maybe I just know to trust that this is just a phase.
One to cherish, but it’s also ok if you just want to get through it.
And if it is a tough phase, take it one day at a time and just get through it. You will. And you are allowed to complain about it for years and years to come. If no one else will, I will absolutely be there to hear about how tough it is. Because sometimes for our own mental health, we need to talk about that battle zone.
So if you are in the area and looking for a great, patient, kid-friendly, wonderful local photographer, I highly recommend .laura!
And if you have guilt that you missed the opportunity for finances, pandemic, postpartum complications, or any other reason, don’t let this be a measure of you as a mom.
😉

The wait is over!

And…

I was WRONG!

It’s a GIRL!! 🎉🎉

Our sweet Mary Elizabeth joined us on April 8th and our lives will never be the same!

We are both home and doing well and I am soaking up all the wonderful aspects of motherhood!

We are headed out of town for one last time together as a family of five!
The Aransas Pass office staff are around to answer questions, schedule future appointments, and to pass on messages to me when needed.
If you are in need of refills, the staff will be able to help.
I will be back in the office on Thursday, March 17.
If you need to be seen before, the Corpus Christi clinic will be open (Saturday too!) and can fit you in.
You can call 361-886-3030 to schedule an appointment before I return.