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I have actually convinced myself that I'm ready for motherhood. After getting married and becoming a wife, that's my next goal, especially for a woman in my 30's. With God's will – and OURS as a couple – me and my husband are now really grateful for our bundle of joy. Just like what some friends said, "Pregnancy – whether prepared or not, everything will never be the same again." Well, our Franco Viaggio is now a two-month-old healthy baby boy. My goodness, I'm already a "mother".
Becoming a mother for the first time is a hodgepodge of emotions. When I was pregnant, there were times I surprised if I could make it through the time of labor, delivery and ever, childcare. Of course, I reminded myself that "I have to". There's no other way but to face everything with courage and compassion. I prayed for this and here it is.
Asking tips from my mom and sister (who's also a mom of three) actually helped. Hearing various 'survival stories' from friends has been an inspiration to be more optimistic in doing this special role at home. My best friend who is already a mother to a four-year-old girl even mentioned that there is not exact preparation for this stage. Every experience is unique to each mom.
Just like what I have mentioned, everything will never be the same again. I can not go to the cinema, shopping center or eat out with friends whenever I Want to. I can not even go backpacking now because I can not bear to leave my son's side for a long time. I even jokingly quoted the term "separation anxiety" when I went out with former collections for some Thai treats. Worrying, I suspect, has been a part of motherhood, too. Now, I understand how my mom worried about me when I would not go home for lunch in my teenage years. As a mother, I worry if my baby is okay, if the milk he's drinking is enough, if he can breathe well, if he's all right, etc…and as a matter of fact, this is just the beginning. It's just the start of something new.
Any, not to mention the sleepless nights I encounter, I believe that everything I go through is worth it. Having a child is a gift, really a miracle. Becoming a mother also entitles a responsibility not only during infancy but definitely a role of a lifetime.
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Source by Gerlyn Vie Tindoc