I don't remember much about my labor, especially the last few hours, but I very clearly remember thinking, "Thanks a lot EVE!!" The intensity of contractions and the emotional and mental piece of it were completely overwhelming at the end.When Ian was a few days old, I started hearing comments like, "Isn't it amazing how you forget about the pain of childbirth?!" I would say things like, "Umm, I'm not there yet...." My response in my head was a less polite, "Are you freakin' kidding me?! NO!!" Now that a little more time has passed I know what all those women were talking about. I wouldn't say that I have completely forgotten, but the intensity of my memory is seriously diminished. And, more importantly, I have the realization that he is SO worth it! Who knew you could love someone this much?! It is as amazing as they all said it would be. Wow!
