Motherhood is a beautiful feeling that can not be explain in words, one has to experience it. I am going to share my experience of raising two boys, 12 years and 17 years. When I learnt about my pregnancy for the first time I was scared and not prepared, so was my husband. I was away from family and did not have the benefit of support of elders. So I took advice from elders over phone and browsed the internet for guidance. I had registered at a parenthood site, that would sent me weekly emails about the growth of my baby in womb. I would read with fascination how my baby was growing inside me. First his heart was formed, then other body parts like hands, legs, face etc. Reading it, I used to imagine how my baby growing inside me would be looking. In the ninth month, I will eagerly wait for my baby to move and kick inside me. Ninth month was also the most difficult period of pregnancy, was unable to sleep in one position, got cramps in legs, had to visit washroom in the night frequently.
Thanks to my doctor who encouraged me to choose natural birth and experience the moment of becoming a mother. People say labor pain is the most painful, yes it indeed is, but the pain vanished the moment my little bundle of joy arrived. Once I became a mother, it was a sudden realization that I have grown out of a kid myself. Now I have to look after a small wonder of god. It was a big responsibility.
Not long after the birth of my first son, I realized that a family is not complete without siblings, so came my younger son. Raising two kids is also an experience on its own. It has its own challenges and charm.
In the initial years of my sons, my worry was feeding and changing diapers. I would wish if my son could hold his bottle himself, so that I can get some rest. When he was able to hold his bottle, he started crawling, and my worry changed to his safety. Will he fall down the stairs or put his finger in the electric sockets etc. Soon the worry changed to their schooling, education, culture, behavior etc. Now my worry is about their future.
Through this experience I have realized that motherhood is a never-ending job and you never cease to worry about your kid. I also learn that every phase of raising a kid is unique and has its own charms that once gone would not come back again. So, my advice to all young moms and moms-to-be is to enjoy and experience the beautiful moments that awaits you in your journey as a mother.
Sunita Patra (Proud Mom)
