Motherhood brings on a lot of conflicting emotions. On one hand, when I held my baby for the first time, I was filled with wonder at the marvel God had created. She was perfect. Two days in hospital and then I was on my way home. It was then that all apprehensions started crowding in. We are a nuclear family, me hubby and now my daughter. I did not have anyone to fall back on how to take care of such a tiny thing. My hands would actually tremble every time that I picked her up.
Back at the hospital the nurses had done a drilling of oiling, washing and nappy changing of the baby, but back home, everything seemed extremely difficult. Although I was lucky to have a husband who was very efficient in handling a newborn, my worries grew manifold when I thought of the time when he would join office.
A week into taking care of my daughter, my husband brought parenting for me. A magic box had opened. I suddenly found all my apprehensions set to rest. The tips on new motherhood [especially first time mothers], feeding a child, making her feel comfortable, everything was just a page away.
The best tips were on oiling and bathing the baby and yes... I started enjoying those moments with my daughter. Each day my strokes on her limbs would become more firm, I was more confident in nappy changing and picking her up, and I revelled in her growth. Parenting was the ’mantra’ for me.
Now when I look back, I can say that I am a great mom, I try my best to keep up with my child , each day is a new beginning for me as well as for her.. and thanks to the magazine... motherhood is a breeze!