TV at the moment seems to be going through a baby obsession. In less than a week they've aired Knocked Up and Juno and to be totally honest it's torture. I'm female and I'm getting to that point in my life where I start to think about having kids. The problem is I haven't had a date in about 5 years (Aussie guys don't date they get drunk), I'm not seeing anyone, I haven't had sex and I'm a first year student at Uni. Not exactly conducive to having a baby.
I was just watching this clip on YouTube and this woman is giving birth and I start to cry. Of course it didn't help that the song on the clip, which is mostly a series of pics, is that kind of song but still. I've been thinking about children recently, as I do every so often, and it's hard to think about something that practically I know would be the dumbest idea ever. In 4-5 years I might be better suited but right now it would be irresponsible to have a baby and I'm not even seriously planning it...but that doesn't stop me wanting one.
A child, each and every one of them, is a miracle. The movie Mom at 16 got it right when at the end a character says "it's the worlds way of saying the human race should continue". Each and every child born is an extraordinary event. If you watch The Human Body series (from the BBC) then you will know what has to happen, all the little things that have to line up, for every one of us to be here.
I know a woman who couldn't have children and it devastated her and her husband. I'm not generally the praying kind but I'll admit that I pray, often that I can have a child one day. I know I'm not ready now but someday I definitely want to be a parent and experience pregnancy and childbirth.
I guess the recent spate of movies is connected with Mother's Day and I guess I'm not the only one who watches babies, the care of them, and child birth in awe. I think it's important that we remember what a miracle it is each time someone gives birth. We need to treasure that. Not just the parents, as they usually do, but the world. All children are precious gems and they are priceless! I feel like saying something really profound but I can't think of anything so instead I'll say congratulations to all parents either new, old or pending.
Give me your thoughts - Does childbirth bring up things for you? If you are a parent did you actually feel ready?
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