25 Days of Thanks - Day Six

Edward Cradle Talk

Grayson was born at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL.  We love Edward.  One of the offerings that Edward hosts is a support group for new moms, Cradle Talk.  Cradle Talk has two groups, 0-3 months and 3-6 months, and they meet weekly.  Once I had clearance to drive Cradle Talk was one of the first places we went.  I loved it.  It was an incredible experience to be in a room with 30-40 other people who were going through the exact same things I was going through at exactly the same time.  I was going through horrible baby blues and had no idea if I was doing anything even remotely correctly.  But through the Cradle Talk groups, I learned that everything I was experiencing was completely normal.  Every horrible feeling I had was being felt by every other mom in that room.  I was able to use that knowledge to move past those moments and into the deliriously happy moments of motherhood.   I have learned that life with an infant is very difficult for everyone! but it is also a joy like none other.  I wish these moments for anyone who wants to be a parent.  I have also met some wonderful people through the group, and I pray that we continue to be friends.  While I can't go to the group anymore because of work, the fondness I feel for Cradle Talk remains and for that I am thankful.