Motherhood is amazing!

Philippines
September 1, 2009 1:48am CST
I'm a first time mom who just gave birth last June 27 and in two months' time, I must say it's quite a journey. There are times when I really get tired especially now that my daughter has a habit of sleeping early in the morning, like 2AM or even 4AM, but when I see her smile at me when she wakes up or tries to communicate with me through baby talk, I feel like I'm the happiest person in the world. How about you, how did it feel like when you had your first baby? Share your mommy thoughts! :)
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12 responses
@ava152007 (641)
• India
1 Sep 09
Congrats for new mom! Its really amazing! That happiness and experience is really awasome. One can experience that, it can not be explained by words. Really the pains will wanish when you see your babys face and cute smile. every woman may feel she is the happiest person when she is with kids. And thats true for sure. Enjoy every moment with your baby! God bless you!
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Thanks! I'm truly enjoying every minute. You're right, it's hard to explain the joy of motherhood. Even if they seem to be too hard to handle, moms will always love their kids.
• India
2 Sep 09
I am very happy to here from you, And happy that you are enjoying every minute with your kid, You r right some time we feel so tired and tough to handle kids, family and work. Still we r enjoying, thats really great!
@trixyteddy (1070)
• India
2 Sep 09
I'm a mother of two boys, both grown now, aged 25 and 21 respectively. First of all, when they were born, I just felt it was a miracle from God. Just imagine a new life being formed, and right into your hands. It is fantastic, and I still cannot get over the thrill and awesome feeling. They are God's gifts to us. And then bringing them up, going through every stage with them. Oh I loved every bit of it (except the cooking, I'm lousy at it). And when they show their affection to you, you feel so good. I'm proud of them both.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Children are truly a miracle. And your kids must be truly proud of you, too.
@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
1 Sep 09
I share the same sentiments when you said 'you are the happiest person in the world'. I felt the same thing and still feel the same way when I see my son. I am mesmerized when my son smiles and has this twinkle in his eyes that gives you the impression that he just enjoys his days. I loved the journey and still loving every minute of it. I love the days where I do not have time for myself but love the idea that I am wasting all of my time and energy with my son. It is something money cannot buy. And that is why you can say it is amazing because inspite of all the hardship you have a son/daughter that loves you dearly. And in return you love them unconditionally with no reasons why but..you just do.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
That's so true. All my energies and attention are all focused on her now. I've sacrificed a few little things like going shopping or watching movies just so I could come home early to see her. Can't wait until I get home!
@xchyler (258)
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
hi moonchild!!!! good morning... being a mom is big task in our life as a woman,me i have three kids the first baby that I have are twin and I can say it's hard being a mom of a twin both boys but then at the same time It's the perfect day and date of my life that I have them, they are my life's more than anything else...I love them so much.... xchyler
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Wow, twins! Double the duty but I believe it's also double the fun. Congratulations, you must be a supermom. :D
1 Sep 09
I think for the first couple of months after my daughter was born i was completely overwhelmed, it is such a rollercoaster of emotions you can never imagine. My daughter was a pretty demanding newborn too so for the first 3 months it was a nightmare, i was really upset that i was supposed to be enjoying motherhood but i wasnt. Then once she hit 3 months it was like a light switch and now she is an absolute joy, i love being a mother it makes me very proud each day to see the wonderful little girl that i have created.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Yup, being a new mom can be overwhelming that sometimes you'd get your hands full and you'd panic about stuff. That happens to me, too. Congratulations on breezing through motherhood!
@marctiu (829)
• Philippines
1 Sep 09
It's surely is amazing. I really appreciate the work of a mother. No matter how tiring it is to take care of their child they'll try their best still to give the utmost quality of care that is given to their child. They usually enjoyed it and do anything for their baby.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Yeah. And now that I'm a mother, I now understand better how my own mom thinks. Moms always think of what's best for their kids, even if it doesn't seem that way to their children. :D
@AKMEDIA2 (328)
• United States
14 Sep 09
Congratulations! Motherhood is amazing. To bring your own child or even adopt someone else's child into this world is a feat in itself. Great job! Keep it up.
@Bradpete (822)
• Philippines
1 Sep 09
Yes, Mothers are great they know what is the best for their children, I love my mother and grandmas. They are awesome and do the best for us. I love and respect them. They are best people for me.
• Philippines
1 Sep 09
I agree. Moms are there to look out for us. Now that I'm a mom, I can now understand their actions and decisions. Thanks for responding.
• South Korea
1 Sep 09
When i held my son for the first time ... it was just heaven. he is turning 1 next week and he is quite a wrecker. he is just too active and too playful that i always need to be there to watch out for his every move. this drains my energy but whenver i put him to sleep and hold him close to me ... i have never fely more peaceful.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Happy birthday to your kid! I can just imagine how tiring it must be. I'm kinda anticipating the same experience in a few months' time. Haha!
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
6 Sep 09
Hello Moonchild, Nice discussion you have there. No doubt motherhood is amazing but it is tiring too, LOL. Of course we as a mummy enjoy being tired in the journey of bringing up our babies ! I have 2 kids, age 3 years old and 1.5 years old. I really get tired to look after two of my kids. But they just simply give me a kiss or just a smile, then I will totally forgot all the tiredness. I still remember when I first give birth to my baby, we were so excited about her arrival. We got everything prepared before her birth. But taking care a new born is not an easy task for first time parents. Me and my hubs had gone trough all the tough to bring her up. I still remember how we take turn to feed the baby where they demand for milk every 2-3 hourly.
• United States
3 Sep 09
Awww congratulations! I have two daughters, 19 & 7 months, and with my first daughter, new motherhood was the biggest challenge of my life, not even exaggerating! I had the worst post partum blues, and I was very depressed, and I had both my girls in the coldest part in January, so I could never go anywhere with them, and I was too depressed to leave the house even with my hubby, so I had cabin fever very bad, so yeah, my first experience was horrible, and I knew pretty much nothing about babies, same with my hubby, so it was VERY hard! Second time around, it was amazing lol. I was an old pro with baby stuff, and I had fun, since my elder daughter had just turned 1, so it was fun lol.
• China
1 Sep 09
i am a chinese,and i could only have one baby according to my country's law.my son is two years old.he is so naughty.it is impossible for him to stay still more than ten minutes.so i have to play games with him all the time.Sometimes i am tired but i feel happiness since he was born.he must be a gift that God bestow on me.i will try my best to grow up with him.Now,i feel not only happiness but also duty.
• Philippines
2 Sep 09
Yeah, baby boys are usually the more active ones, and sometimes naughtier, too. It could really drain out all your energy, but when you think about it, it's one of those things you're willing to do over and over because you want to spend your time with him. Good luck on motherhood!