So this is it... you've been feeling off for a few weeks or maybe just Aunt flo didn't visit this month Either way you're either hoping or expecting to see 2 lines... 2 lines who knew they could be so exciting, scary and daunting all at the same time. Whether you have been trying or not those 2 lines will change your world forever.
When I found out with my 1st I felt over the moon followed immediately with worry, after all I was stepping into the unknown.
Over the next few weeks I found myself observing mothers more closely, the ones looking joyful pushing their babies down the street, the ones looking stressed trying to get their toddler to 'GET OFF THE FLOOR'! Then the ones like me, still holding their bundle inside trying to imagine what kind of mother they will be ? Are they ready ? Will they cope when they are attempting to coax their child off the floor ? ... Stepping into the unknown is a scary experience for anyone but this is your child, you can't get this wrong ... I'm here to say YOU WILL ! ... yes you will make mistakes (lots of them) but you will learn and you will adjust. Parenthood isn't like what it is in pictures, there are so many choices, so many things that despite reading every book ever written about parenthood you just don't have the answer to. You might even ask other mummy friends or even your own mother for advice only to find you are bombarded with views, opinions, techniques, which at times can be pretty overwhelming. There will be times when you think I just can't do it.
But hang in there, it gets better, soon you will be a self proclaimed super mum. You will be able multi task like no other doing six things at once and still look calm and collected. Other people will say 'how do you do it' ? and you know that it came with practise and experience, you did eventually adjust and you have this feeling inside, a warmth of passion, a passion to do your best, a passion to teach others your tips and tricks for getting the 8 month old who's been screaming for the last hour to finally go to sleep. Parents will now come to you for help because you've been there. They know you won't judge as you remember what it was like to be out of ideas.
So yes one day you will be the mother coaxing her child off the floor and you'll handle it, because it's your job!
The rollercoaster of parenthood is nothing short of manic but eventually you will not only adjust to it you will embrace it. You will have never before experienced stress, exhaustion, upset and frustration like it but you would also have never felt as proud, happy or strong either
Then someday, some of us like to go through the whole experience again. After all parenthood is nothing short of magical and an amazing experience, one that will steal your heart for ever and make you cry with joy at the tiniest of things... so buckle up, hold on tight and be ready for the ride of your life ! xx
They are worth every tear, every doubt and every grey hair. They give me the best memories that I will cherish forever xx
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