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Becoming a mom for the first time

Understanding parenthood

By Katherine CruzPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
Becoming a mom for the first time
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It will be the first time I am a mother, and I am very scared. I am scared to fail as a mom, but I can't wait to have my daughter in my arms. The most frightening part of this process is the possibility of failing. You will not regret every moment of that first time, because every parent is scared. My attitude about being a parent needs to change. But I'm excited to be a mother. The biggest dream I have is to become a mother and I don't know why I am afraid of it. Every parent feels nervous about their first child. Having a child will be the happiest moment of my life.

It was magical for me to feel my baby for the first time. It made me feel alive again. As someone with anxiety, my first priority was my baby when I discovered I was pregnant. My baby is my life's purpose. It is my worries that help me become stronger and the failures that give me strength. I now understand the meaning of love thanks to the little person growing inside of me. The fact that I will be a mom in a few weeks makes me feel blessed. As a result, I began to know what motherly love means.

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As nervous as I am to become a mother, many women feel the same way. A child is a big responsibility, but it is also the happiest thing in the world. It makes me feel insecure about myself every moment I think about it, and I need to stop doing that. Every kick put a smile on my face, made me thankful, and made me joyful.

I just wanted to express my feelings to all of you. And now I knowledge that I'm not perfect and to become a mother I need to grow and learn because life is a process that we need to experience every single day.

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During my pregnancy, walking outside was a primary way I kept a positive attitude. During pregnancy, I feel suffocated and afraid, so when I walk I feel free and happy. Simply go outside to breathe fresh air. Focus on taking care of your baby and being okay without worrying about what others think of you. Each woman experiences pregnancy differently. I now realize that being afraid wasn't helping me at all. Instead, I focused on my journey and started to be more positive.

The baby registry was another thing that helped me feel more positive during my pregnancy. I was very excited about creating the baby registry, which helps me to stay on top of things. Try to focus on the things that will make you happy and make you feel confident. Additionally, baking helps me feel more confident about myself during my pregnancy because it is like therapy for me. Being a pregnant woman is a big challenge for everybody. In contrast, if you do the things that you love to do, it will help you be happy about yourself.

Honestly, I'm counting down the days until I can hold my baby in my arms. Suddenly, my negative thoughts about motherhood fade away. Now, I feel that I'll figure out about motherhood. I know that everything will change once my baby arrives, but I know it'll be the best experience of my life.

I hope that you all have a safe delivery, and I wish you all the best. While pregnancy can be tough at times, when you have a baby, every moment is worth it. And I can wait to become a mom and take care of my little one. Blessings to all of you.

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Katherine Cruz

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