Stages of Motherhood

Motherhood for me has seen many different versions, being that I was so young when I first stepped into it. I had just became a teenager myself, when I had my first child, therefore I had to rely heavily on my mother’s support. Both my son and I lived with my mom up until I got my first place and I got married. Don’t get me wrong, I was still responsible for my child, I provided financially, making sure that I paid for most of the expenses. I also made sure I established and maintained childcare, even balancing getting both myself and my child to school daily. My child never looked at me as anything but their mother, but I definitely depended on my mother for guidance.

With my second term of motherhood, I felt a lot more prepared and was then parenting with a partner and not my parent. I learned how to be not only a provider but a nurturer. I feel that is the time when I fully stepped into motherhood and made it my lifestyle. I wanted to be involved in my children life even more at that point. It felt good to have a family.

Then with my last birth it took my mothering up to another level. I became a mother of three children and a caregiver. I take care of my disabled daughter full time, along with anything my others may need. Now I’m consumed with motherhood, I am involved in all aspects of their lives, and make sure that they know I will be there no matter what.

Stay tuned for my progress and updates!