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No one can prepare you for Motherhood. Not any advice from
family or friends. Not a pregnancy or motherhood book. It
all comes from experience. Taking one day at a time and learning
and growing with your baby. Being pregnant was both exciting
and also scary at times, not knowing exactly what was going
on most of time and putting faith in God that all would be
ok was all I could do. After 48 hours of labour my little
precious baby made his entrance. I was in awe. I could hardly
believe he was mine.
The first few weeks were very challenging. No one told me
breastfeeding would be hard. It was frustrating at times but
I hanged in there and didn't give up. I would say after 4
weeks things got smoother. I even went a couple of times to
the breasfeeding clinic at the hospital. Funny thing every
time I went there, my son was perfect, latched on, no problem
but as soon as I went home, the drama would start! The key
thing is to be patient and be comfortable when you are breastfeeding.
Positioning is everything.
Sleepless nights! I don't know how I did it. I didn't get
much sleep for the first few weeks. My son seemed to be hungry
all the time. I was exhausted but somehow I managed. I think
after a while your body adjusts to the demands. I remember
when I first got 4-5 hours of straight sleep, I was so happy.
It left like 10 hours to me! My hubby was great too, couldn't
have survived without him. After the 3rd month, I got more
sleep and my son was more in a routine. Things just got better
and easier day by day.
Seeing my son grow and interact
with us is so wonderful. He is outgoing and friendly. He always
wants to play. He is such a joy. He really has made our lives
so much more richer. Being a mom is the best job in the world.
His little smile, the expressions he makes always makes me
laugh and melt. The kisses and hugs are priceless. I am in
awe at times in how much he understands. It is certainly amazing!
In summary, going through my
pregnancy and a long labour is well worth it when you see
the priceless gem you have in the end. Motherhood rocks!
Mommy Anna
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