Yes, parenting is so rewarding.
Being able to bring life into the world, is beyond a miracle and we can not take this for granted.
Looking at your baby or babies and knowing that there is really nothing you could possibly love more in the world than you love them.
BUT, there are also the days you just do not know how you will get through. The days that, are so hard and so overwhelming. The days you doubt every decision you make and question everything you have done and how you have done it. The days that people around you make you question why you did things a certain way and why you not doing them another way.
Lately, I find myself questioning the way I have parented, the way I instilled certain routines, certain processes, and I wish I didn't allow myself to do that. No matter which way I chose to do something or not to do something, I know I am still an amazing mom to my girls. I just hate the way we can allow that doubt to enter our minds and that is why I am doing this post. To remind me in the moments that doubt tries to creep in, that I am still an amazing mom to my girls and that everything I have done or am doing in their day-to-day is because for them it is the right thing, and I know that because I am their mom
After only a few months of trying you fell pregnant... you are an amazing mom.
After months or even years of trying you fell pregnant... you are an amazing mom.
After trying everything, and needing a little help from science you fell pregnant... you are an amazing mom.
Your baby latched the minute they lay on your chest just moments after birth... you are an amazing mom.
Breastfeeding wasn't as easy as you had hoped but you pushed through... you are an amazing mom.
Breastfeeding was really hard and even though you tried you just couldn't do it, and turned to formula... you are an amazing mom.
Formula was the perfect solution for your little one and breastfeeding was never something you wanted to try or do... you are an amazing mom.
You lay your baby in their bed to self-soothe... you are an amazing mom.
You rocked and held your baby to sleep every night... you are an amazing mom.
You stay at home with your children every day... you are an amazing mom.
You leave your children in the care of other people so you can work... you are an amazing mom.
You make wholesome dinners every night despite your day and how tired you are... you are an amazing mom.
You order yummy takeouts because you are just too tired to cook... you are an amazing mom.
You take a moment to yourself because you are just exhausted and everything can wait just a few minutes.. you are an amazing mom.
You keep going, despite how exhausted you are... you are an amazing mom.
You feel all the mom guilt but still lose your cool when you try so hard to keep patient and calm... you are an amazing mom.
Your patience prevails and you stay calm and collected despite it all... you are an amazing mom.
No matter what or how you handle situations that may come or the decisions you make for your little ones and family... you are an amazing mom. You are a superhero to your little humans and this is what you need to remind yourself of all the time. To them, you are absolutely everything.
You are strong, you are gentle, you are everything your family needs and so much more. You are an amazing mom.
xx