A Year Of My Life

It does not feel like it was long ago. It's just been a year, on this very day, I was 7 months pregnant.

That, for me, was my first Mother's Day as an expectant mum. My heart raced as time was coming closer to my delivery. As months passed I had started to look and walk like a penguin. The wishes I got on that day, made me feel how special it was, to be a mother.

A Mother Is Born

Days passed and it was increasingly difficult to move around. I still went to the office until 30th June 2019. It was just 15 days left for my due date. Light anxiety, coupled with eagerness prevailed. On 15th July 2019, I was admitted to the hospital to induce labor and after 14 hours when my child was not taking the right birthing position, I went for a c-sec. 16th July 2019, 10.31 am, my daughter, Fravashi was born. I still remember being semi-conscious when I had the first glimpse of my child.

It was not until I was completely conscious, and had my baby in my arms, that I felt the bliss of just having had the most beautiful experience a woman can have.

The initial days after birth are exhausting for any new mother. Feeding the child, putting her to sleep, seeing the child cry due to colic, coping with sleep deprivation, and most of all, not understanding the signals your baby is giving you, as it's just too early for you to know what's what.

I remember trying to put my daughter to sleep one night when she was having colic and howling till 5.30 am. Our failed attempts to put her to sleep and an exhausted me were left with no option, but to call the pediatric for help.

It took me time to understand colic pain in children, after I read about it, and joined support groups of mommies. But until then, the desperate mother inside me was running pillar to post make sure everything's right with my baby.

Enjoying Motherhood

Months passed and I got accustomed to the new routine. Motherhood has just made me feel more empowered, emotionally mature, and responsible. It's nearly 10 months now, and many patterns of behavior for my baby have changed. I recognize how her personality is shaping up and react accordingly.

I can't thank my family enough for being my tower of strength. I'd want to call out to all mommies. Kudos to your love and dedication! Whether you are a homemaker or a working woman, whether you are in a joint family or nuclear, I know for sure that raising a child is the most loving and selfless act a woman does in her life. However, she requires immense support from family and husband.

In the past year, my child has taught me a necessary life skill, which is patience. Having said that, I am still learning from her every day, with every experience, and haven't yet reached mastery.

Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely moms, who are doing the best possible actions to give their child a beautiful life. More power to you all.