I just want to share some slice of my life to you.
My life has been tough. Being a mother is not a joke so If you think you are not ready to be one, don't rush it. Enjoy your life till you get tired, be successful then decide if you are ready to be a mother.
Pregnancy
My first trimester of pregnancy, I felt nauseous, dizzy, tummy cramps and I lost my appetite. I lost 3 kgs. when I'm in 3rd month. I can't sleep very well because my headache is killin me.
I went to my Doctor for a check up every month for the safety of baby. A ton of money we spent just on that. I needed to eat proper foods and take medicines for pregnant to make sure the baby is healthy. I don't really like taking medicines, I always throw up when I do ever since im in kid's age. But I tried hard to swallow the meds.
My last pregnancy, my baby is breech at 7months. I remember how worried I am that time. I did a lot of exercises to make my baby turn around into right position. I watched videos in you tube, searched about home remedy for breech position. I tried my best until it FINALLY turned around at 8months. I thought I'm gonna give birth C-section! Thank God.
Her 3d Ultrasound
At 8months pregnancy, I started to feel so uncomfortable. I downloaded preggy apps on my phone to communicate with other mommies to fill my confusions. I thought I was about to give birth early to a premature baby because of the pain almost everyday. I went to my doctor 3 times a week because I felt like giving birth already those days. All the test was completely fine, nothing wrong in body or my pregnancy.
She was actively moving to the point that I pee every 10minutes. She seemed like want to see the outside world already, she was very excited. Lol.
I had to wait until 37weeks at least to induce my labor because of the non stop pain. I had to get bedrest for a month because my doctor told me that baby might come out early because she's laying very low already.
The very first day of week 37th, I went to my OB-GYNE to induce my labor already. She did a membrane sweep and started IV infusion of oxytocin(this drug is a synthetic form of the hormone that your body produces naturally during spontaneous labor.)
Right when they put the oxytocin in me, I started to constract. It was so painful! I was crying so hard.
Then 3 hours later, my water broke! It started to get painful even more to the point I hallucinated, I thought my baby was in my tummy already. I gave birth an hour after my water bag broke.
I passed the fuck out!
I slept right away when the baby was out.
Born March 4th 2017
~That is just the pregnancy part, it gets hard even more...
Being a Mother
~ It is true that "mother's love is the best!"
When the baby is awake, you have to be awake aswell. You have to watch her all the time she's awake. Feed her, clean her, check her body temperature and etc.
When I gave birth, a few days after, I can wash her clothes, dishes and even clean house already. Not because I can, it's because I have to. I am still in pain but my care and my love for my baby is more than i love myself. No one is here with me except my husband. He had to work for our financial needs so I have to do the house chores and the babysit.
My baby is now 6months old. We are having a hard time to our expenses at home now. But our baby keeps us happy behind the struggles we are experiencing. Her sweet laugh melts our heart. Inspires us to do things we should for her future.
I think it's funny while I'm writing this, telling how hard being a mom is, I'm literally holding her right now. I'm rocking her to put her to sleep while writing(lol).
Yeah, my life of being a mom is just starting. I don't know what kind of struggle will come as the time pass by. Right now, I even hold her while cooking and eating. Do other house chores when she's sleeping. I can't get a full rest. I am not complaining, I love what I'm doing for my baby. She makes me happy.
But my point of this is, for those ladies who wants to get pregnant, please make sure you are completely ready being a mom before you do it. It's not easy. You should enjoy independence and be successful first.
Some recent photos of my baby Aerith
Haha yes you sure did hallucinate. You thought she was on your tummy doing 'skin to skin' when in reality she was being cleaned/weighed/etc.
Remember that day like yesterday, running back and forth between the two of you non stop for 3 hours while i got her to sleep and waited for you to wake up to show you pictures/video of our beautiful little girl.
I got nothing but respect for all the moms.. great post here Haley. It's cool to hear from ur perpective. I bet all the pain and hardship goes away as soon as u see her smile or even just sleeping.. :)
Thank you for your respect chinito! She is a blessing. No complain, just discussed how hard it is being a mom. Im sure it will go away. And can't wait to see her achieve her dreams. 🤗 Thanks for reading my post, very much appreciated.
I am glad, I will never have to deliver a baby haha!
Lol but hey! Being a dad is hard too. You need to bust your ass to provide family needs and to give them a good life. Cheers to all dads as well. Thanks for reading 🤗
Such a beautiful child...
Aww thank you. She just got her beauty from her daddy 🤗
Those pictures are the most adorable things ever :D Awesome post, Haley! Loving the effort you put into this.
Keep it up!!
Hey Zane! Thanks for stopping by and upvote. You are doing so great, look at that reputation! See? you did lot of effort. Congratulations!
Every baby is a blessing. ❤ Cute baby in there!
Thank you. Yes they are blessing
Awwwww. But yes I agree with you wholeheartedly.. being a mother is the hardest job but it's also the most rewarding! :)
Yeah, she is my stress reliever aswell. She melts my heart with just her simple smile. 😄
I salute you ate @jazzybells your kids are growing up so well and that is because of you and chinito. I wish all the best for you and for your family! May God bless you! 😊
Thank you sweets! You're doing a great job yourself! I was 24 when we had our daughter.. I wasn't too young but I didn't feel like I was ready to be a mom either, so I can understand all the hardships that come with being a young mommy. Keep your head up! Have @sasha.shade give you a neck massage when you're feeling stressed! :D
Mothers go through a lot of pain but at the end, it's joy when the child comes to the world! Others do not share the pain and it makes you feel like you are in a strange world. When the baby arrives, everyone celebrates with you and help you forget your pains. Am proud of you and thanks for sharing your experience; it's an eye opener to mothers to be.
Yeah, I remember when I saw her the first time. So many tears of joy fell out my eyes! And all the pain just filled with joy instantly. Thanks for stopping by.
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Look at that baby! She is so worth it all! <3 All of the struggle, all of the pain is indeed a lot! But it is SO worth it! Cherish these moments - they won't last forever.
Thank you. Yeah she is so worth it. She is very sweet and happy baby now. She is smart and very good girl too unless she's feelin not good.
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Oh I so feel you @haleyaerith! Motherhood is the most difficult yet rewarding role a woman can have.
Btw, no offese meant but baby aerith is a high-res scanned copy of the dad. Undeniable. Lol.
Thank you for reading it. Yes she look like her dad no foul no offense. Lol
At first I got offended everytime they say that but not nemore cuz I get used to it. Lol. But also they think Aerith is my little sister. So its balance 😂