The Pleasures of Motherhood

 

The pleasures of being a mother

From, the moment you find out your pregnant, to the moment you give birth, everything changes. It’s like, suddenly your a whole different person in the same body with amnesia and not to mention mood swings. Morning sickness creeps up on you, your senses are out of control and you get cravings that come out of nowhere. Your whole-body changes inside and out then 9 months later your blessed with your little bundle of joy!

Your excited!  It’s finally here…  Now comes the fun part

You wake up at all times of the night for feedings and diaper changes- Fun! You’ll wake up when it cries all night because it wants to sleep in your arms. The first few nights might not be a big deal-  Your bonding it’s fun! But, as it continues night after night and you find yourself zombie-like all you’ll want is some rest and sleep. As your sleeping the baby cries it’s time to feed, fun! Then it hits you it’s dejavu. The eating, sleeping, and crying oh what a joy! At this point, you can’t wait until it can feed itself, go potty (in the toilet) and use it’s words instead of crying. Oh and let’s not forget while you’re still adjusting to your new way of life you still have that other significant person in your life. Do you remember them? Yes, the significant partner that helped conceive your now precious bundle of joy! They too require some of your beloved time. So, while you’re busy with baby/partner chaos, house chores and sane time. The world is still evolving and it seems your missing out!

As, time goes on and your done with diapers and feedings you move on to bigger and better things like potty training and baby proofing the house. Exciting, right?! Except,  now your running around chasing this thing which will get into everything. So, although your grateful it’s walking (really, more like running) you realize this is more challenging than you thought and that’s why there called, “The terrible two’s”.

As years go by and you go through different phases of life you figure out that it doesn’t getting easier yet harder in a different way!

Then, come the teenage years! The most fun and challenging of them all

These years are crucial and likely to define the person they will become. No pressure, right?! What you say or do can change everything from here on. One bad choice and the world can come tumbling down. You will get into arguments, you will have disagreements and you will cry all the time. I mean all the time! You will worry about everything and everything that can go wrong fun stuff again! So, now your a nervous wreck worrying not only about the safety but also about the choices of this joy. All you want is peace of mind and peace at home. God forbid though if  you ever take your kids side whom your meant to protect over your husband because then you are really asking for trouble. Again, you will doubt yourself  question your abilities and not to mention your duties will never end they will just continue and go on and on. Sound like fun, yet? Ha. Not really? I know it sounds horrible it really is meant to scare you and make you wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to become a mother,if it sounds insane! But in spite of the agony, the pain, sleepless nights, struggles and the fact that it’s emotionally draining…

Motherhood is the best thing that can ever happen to you

From the very moment your child arrives into this world it changes your life completely like love at first sight. A simple smile will melt your heart and brighten your day. When they are happy you are happy. The way they make you feel nobody else can do. Regardless of age your baby will always remain your baby and you will treat it that way. You will want to do everything for them even when they are capable of doing for themselves. When they go out, you will stay up waiting for them to return, you won’t sleep until you know they are safe at home. When they are sick you it will brake your heart, when they are in pain you will be in pain. Watching them grow, taking their first steps, saying their first words, then seeing them transform into the person they will become is both overwhelming and exciting. It is truly an amazing feeling to know you created this child. You carried it for 9 excruciating months, you have raised it have loved it and now your responsible to guide it for the rest of your life.

It’s kinda a big deal

Every accomplishment of theirs will become an accomplishment for you! It will reassure you that you did something right. You will forget all the hard work you put into it and just be grateful. You will love it unconditionally and it will become your most valuable treasure. Your world will revolve around it and everything it does. The happiness of this child is in your hands and although it is a lifetime commitment you will sacrifice to do it all over again.

The joys of being a mother truly are rewarding!!