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Being a
Mom - Reflections on Mother's Day
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by:
Susanne Myers
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Being a Mom – Reflections on Mother’s Day
Since my daughter was born a little over 2 years ago, Mother’s Day has
been a very special day for me. After all, I had carried her for 9
months and spent countless sleepless nights taking care of her to earn
the title “Mother”.
But this year I really started thinking about my mom. This Mother’s Day
I feel a completely new level of gratitude and respect for my Mom. I
have gained a much better understanding of what she went through and
how much she scarified to raise me.
Let’s take a little closer look at what “Mom” did and does for you.
Pregnancy
Remember those first few months of pregnancy with the excitement,
anxiousness and – who could forget it- the morning sickness? Your Mom
went through all of that as well, and she did it without being able to
access every conceivable piece of information about pregnancy online
and without all the early tests we have now to ensure us that
everything is fine with our baby.
Mom also shared the kicks to the bladder and the backaches that come
later in pregnancy. And don’t forget about labor. Well, who could
forget labor? Mom’s been there, done that as well. And she probably did
it with a lot less medicinal help than we did!
Infancy
Then the real joy of motherhood begins - no sleep for months, midnight
feedings and endless diaper changes. Could you imagine surviving
without disposable diapers? I couldn’t, but somehow my Mom managed to
wash millions of dirty cloth diapers while taking care of me.
I am sure she also got the same words of advice from everyone around
her about how to properly care for the little infant and worried about
all the possible germs the baby could be exposed to with everyone
wanting to hold her.
Toddler
Just like you, Mom eventually made it through your infancy and met the
toddler version of you. When I recently complained about my daughter’s
“terrible two’s” to my Mom, she just laughed and told me it was payback
for all my tantrums when I was my daughter’s age.
Did she worry as much as I did about picking the right time to wean her
off the bottle, the pacifier, to get her potty trained? Did she go
through all the heartbreak and crying, and - as far as potty training
goes - the mess that comes with it? I am sure she did. And like any
good mother, we both supported the first attempts at independence. So
what if my daughter decides to wear rain boots with her summer dress? I
feel sure there is a picture of me somewhere in a very similar outfit.
Preschooler
So you and your Mom finally make it past the terrible twos. By now, if
not earlier, you are probably torn between kids and career. If your Mom
is anything like mine, she ran into the same problem. Should you stay
home and be there for the kids 24/7, or should you continue to work to
be able to afford the kind of things you want to be able to give your
kids?
At this stage Moms also spend a lot of time getting their kids ready
for school. All along you have probably been reading to your child,
teaching her numbers and colors, just like your own mother did.
School
Your kids may or may not be in school yet, but even if they aren’t, I
am sure you can relate to making sure your child gets to school on time
every morning, helping with homework and various school projects and
attending school functions. Your Mom was probably there with you every
step of the way too. She shared your joys and pains. She comforted you
when the other kids made fun of you, just like you will with your kids.
I feel sure you have many more special memories about your Mom that you
haven’t thought about in years. Why don’t you pick up the phone and
call her? Spend some time with her. If you take the time and make the
effort, you will find a great friend in your mother if you are not
already at that point in your relationship. Take her on a
“girls-day-out”. Go shopping, have lunch and get some pedicures
together. Just enjoy her company and don’t forget to thank her for all
she has done for you. After all, you wouldn’t be the great woman you
are today without her.
They say there is a great woman behind every successful man, but there
is also a wonderful mother behind every great woman.
Happy Mother’s Day.
About the author:
Susanne Myers is the founder of www.kinderinfo.comthe
one-stop online children's resource center. Here you will find all
kinds of answers to help you with your family, including information on
child care options and locations, educational resources, sports and
recreation, home-based activities, party and event planning, even quick
and easy recipes. We seek to answer all kid-related questions!
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