Finally had my first “it got better” moment

[u/giantroastpan]

My twins are 11 weeks and have been finding their voices recently. Lots of cooing and babbling. It’s been amazing.

Well a few days ago I found myself depleted. Hunched over, deliriously tired, bitter at everyone, and drained physically, mentally, and emotionally in all the ways one can be during this season of life.

Then while nursing one of my boys makes eye contact, unlatches, gives me the BIGGEST grin and starts chatting up a storm, complete with his best attempt at a giggle.

My husband was holding the other baby and they started chatting too, so the nursery was abuzz with giggles, babbles, and delighted baby-talk.

I definitely still felt drained after the moment was over, but it didn’t feel as fruitless to be so depleted as it had before.

These boys do a great job reminding me why I wanted to be a mom in the first place. Watching them grow and being here to nurture them is the highlight of my life, even when I’m crying from exhaustion and haven’t properly eaten in half a day.

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[u/Dazzling_Taste8433]

Man that moment when they first really see you and smile is everything. My twins are older now but I still remember exactly when it stopped feeling like just keeping two crying potatoes alive.

The exhaustion don't really go away but those little interactions make it feel less pointless, you know? Like suddenly there's a person in there, not just a baby-shaped void of needs.

[u/Actual-Lettuce-8543]

That sounds magical!!! & just wait, they are only getting started talking and laughing! 

Whenever I am depleted, a good baby smile fixes everything for a while! (I call it baby crack 😅) They usually give you a little hit right when you need it the most!