-As a first time mother I've learned that no matter how many times you tell your child "I love you", it never grows old, that hugs warm the soul, and that hearing my daughter's laughter through out our house can truly brighten my entire day. I've learned that mommy gives the best kisses when it comes down to boo boo's. And that singing silly songs makes my daughter's day. I'm constantly growing as a mother, and everyday my husband and I fall more and more in love with our daughter. :)-Many people will have their own opinions on how to parent.
-Whether you decide to breastfeed (which I did) or to formula feed, people will still stand there and point fingers.(The way I feel is it's your baby and ultimately in the end it's up to you, no need to sit back and judge someone on what they decide to do.)
-Everyone has their own opinions on vaccines, and it should stay that way. (If you as the parent want to space out your child's vaccines/or you as the parent see nothing wrong with them (It's up to you!) I've learned that people will once again sit and point fingers, and judge you for whatever you as the parent decide on doing.
-That you must move past any negativity. I was dealing with a lot of negativity due to my decision to breastfeed, and I must say my husband was of great support! (He rocks) :)
-People will tell you how your labor will go,you must move pass that!! (Every labor/birth are different)-that's what makes it so beautiful.
-People will tell you how you should comfort your child, or that you are comforting them way too much.You as the parent should do what feels right to you! (You are the parent, and that is your child)
-Stephanie
I love this post! I also am a first time mother & I constantly feel as if I have a big finger pointing at me. I choose to ignore, I know my baby & what is best for him.
ReplyDeleteShelby, thank you so much! And I totally agree we know what is best for our children, thank you so much for your comment. :) I started following your blog, it's such a cute blog!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this! As a first time mom too, I am constantly judged for all of the choices I make. I completely can relate to everything you've mentioned! Great post! :)
ReplyDeleteNatasha! Thank you :) I was staring at my daughter today, and just started thinking about how every single choice I have made, I've been judged or made to feel a certain way. I figured there were other mothers out there who felt the same. Again thank you, I'm so glad you like it.
ReplyDeleteAWWW !! That's what makes being a mommy special. There's no one quite like you, or your little angels. <3
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Aww, yes indeed Joanna! Thanks :) Your little one will change you, in the best way possible!! :) I love being a mommy.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Stephanie you almost made me cry! Wonderful post! I hope I am able to have a second child. I constantly worry about crazy things that I should worry about. I have a ton of people that think I'm crazy because if I can have another child I want to have a VBAC. Like you said it's up to me in the end to try for a trial of labor. I have accepted the fact that if things go south at any point my VBAC is out and I'm okay with that. I just want to be able to have the chance to do it.
ReplyDeleteI think that so many people have so many opinions and as a first time mom I've stopped listening to everyone. My son wasn't born on time so everything that applies in a lump to everyone goes out the window for us.
I think this post was for sure something I needed to read so wonderful!
Aw Dina, I'm so happy that you enjoyed this post. (And I hope nothing but the best for you, and your next labor/birth experience. I hear you about constantly worrying about things, I too do the exact same thing. You seem as though you are a very strong woman.
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