4 Truths Of Motherhood
When I was pregnant, I remember reading many articles online that listed all the things that happen to you whenever you become a new mom. Many spoke of the sleepless nights, the lack of time to do chores or errands, and how your life would never be the same. Sure they were right about those things...but lets put all the griping aside and suck it up buttercups. Sure being a mama is hard work, but its something we all signed up for. Here are 4 truths of being a mama.
1- You will think of your labor and the "birth day" everyday.
Ok for some of you, you may not think of it everyday but it will cross your mind often. For me anything can trigger that special day. For the new mamas out there, don't let others scare you with their labor story. Labor is different for everyone, for some it is dreadful, but for others it is the most amazing moment of their lives. For me, of course it was hard work. Of course the contractions were intense, but once again we all know this. There is a baby coming out of our bodies...of course it will be uncomfortable. But my good friend said it perfectly when she said "that day plays in my head like a movie" everyday. I remember each amazing nurse and midwife that was there for me. I remember the music that was playing in the background. I remember that beautiful moment our daughter came into our world with her sweet cry. Fellow mamas, think real hard about your labor. If you could describe it, what would you say? Would it be something negative, or can you name one positive? For me, it was a spiritual and pivotal moment in my life, one that I look forward to experiencing again. Yes I did say "look forward to".
2- You will become a singer.
I most certainly do not have the best voice in the world, but whenever we have children, all of a sudden we develop the "mommy voice". I feel like every moment throughout the day I am singing songs to my daughter. Its amazing how all of the rhymes and songs that our mothers and grandmothers sang to us, come flooding back into our minds. All of the good ones of course include: Rubber Ducky, Patty Cake, and who could forget the I love you song from Barney. My daughter has no clue what I am saying but she has the biggest smile on her face when I sing to her. And for that reason I will continue to sing as much as I can, because we know we all do it for that smile!
3- You will have raw mommy emotions.
I always heard other mamas speak of this. That natural instinct and love inside of us that comes instantly. Raw Mommy emotions are my absolute favorite. These emotions are the ones that have you in tears from reading the book "What a Wonderful World" to your baby. These emotions are the ones that cause you to rush to their aid when they get their first shots, and you want them to know that you will be there for them. These are the emotions where when you accidentally clip their skin instead of their nail, you cry more than they do. These raw emotions are my favorite because sometimes it is so easy for us to focus on how our babies didn't nap, or whined the entire day, or caused us to not sleep as much as we wanted. But those raw emotions brings us back to what is important...that sweet love bug.
4- You would choose mommy life over your old life.
For me, this is a big one. Sure in my pre-baby life I could quickly get through Publix, spend all day by the pool, or go to the gym at any point of the day. But I remember in my pre-baby days, I feared change, or monotony, or being a mom. I had no clue what I was talking about. There is a shop on Etsy that I follow, and they had a shirt that described motherhood. Motherhood-the ultimate girl gang. Oh how I show gratitude today for being a mother.