The most Unforgettable Day in my Life

There aren’t many things in this world that will change a women’s perspective on life as much as becoming a mother. When I first found out I was pregnant a million and one questions ran through my head, was I ready for this? The world just seemed to stop for a moment. I wasn’t sure of what to do, what to say, or who to tell first. I knew inside I was feeling every emotion at once. I was excited, scared, SHOCKED, and happy. I knew from that moment my life had changed.

On October 28th, 2015, when my daughter was born, the mother in me was born as well. She weighed 6lbs 6oz & was 19 and half inches long. As soon as she came out I felt a sense of relief throughout my entire body. I knew at that moment I had no choice but to be ready for this no matter what. I thank god every day that my daughter never gave me any troubles as an infant. In the beginning babies are helpless. They can’t move, smile, or show affection. They just poop, sleep, & eat. It was up until about 5 months when I started to see her features change and her personality develop. First, it started with the coos and babbly conversation (with no idea what she was saying). Then, turning around for just a moment and finding her on the other side of the bed. She was a quick little one. Also, I would find humor in myself trying to do anything out of the ordinary just to make her laugh. Making funny faces and playing peekaboo were a big highlight of her day. The one thing I loved the most.

Being a mother has taught me many life lessons. I have realized it is not about me anymore. My daughter will always come first and her needs will always be above my own. As a parent you spend a lot of your time trying to teach your child things, but if you stop to think about it they are constantly teaching you as well. You realize it doesn’t take much to get a little one excited. So you learn to find joy and laughter in the smaller things in life. No matter what I’m going through or how my day was my daughter always brings happiness to my soul. Every day I feel like my daughter has grown a little bit more independent. As she grows I grow as well. During the time that my daughter learned to walk I would watch her stumble, take a step, fall down and get back up. She taught me that no matter what obstacle you have in front of you if you continue to never give up and push through you will always achieve your goals.

Motherhood has changed me in other ways as well. For instance, I find myself being far more organized then I was before. Being an organized mother you become less overwhelmed and stressed. Furthermore, Patience is the key. Every one of us has a limit to how much he or she can tolerate. This doesn’t make us a “Bad” parent. It makes us normal parents. Crying suddenly starts to become silence. Your level of disgust expands to its most. In the hustle of wiping tears, and disciplining, we can patiently wait for what’s next with no need to rush. I have also become more involved in my health. Eating healthier has become a big part of my life most importantly for my daughter. Having to be up after hours and run around after a toddler becomes very tiring. Eating healthier has many benefits. For example, it can increase energy, control weight, & improve your mood. A few ways I encourage healthy eating habits for my daughter are making mealtime’s fun, keeping no junk food in my house, and always letting her try new things. Thank god she’s not a very picky eater.

Before I became a mother I never really had a purpose in life, now I do. Motherhood revealed my path. It is the role I play in my life. It has given me a forceful mind set on my career choices, my determination to get a higher education and become the best version of myself I can ever be.

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