Mother On, My Friend

Hey there, friend! Let’s chat about this wild journey we call motherhood. You know how it goes—you get pregnant, give birth, adopt, or blend families. No matter how you got here, you’ve embraced the role of a mother.

This is how you mother. Keep going, my friend.

You choose to breastfeed, formula feed, or go all out with organic options. At the end of the day, you’re feeding those little ones, and they’re eating!

This is how you mother. Keep pushing through, my friend.

You might sleep train, co-sleep, or share the bed. Sometimes you catch some Z’s, sometimes you don’t—but it’s all part of the ride.

This is how you mother. Keep moving forward, my friend.

Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, working remotely, or heading into the office, you’re doing the work, no matter what it looks like.

This is how you mother. Keep it up, my friend.

You can be a single mom, a married mom, a straight mom, or a gay mom. Regardless of the label, you are a mom.

This is how you mother. Keep thriving, my friend.

You might identify as a tiger mom, helicopter mom, or a free-range mom. Maybe you’ve found that sweet balance we all seek. The truth is, you can be any or none of these at once. You are simply a mother.

This is how you mother. Keep being you, my friend.

You express loud joy, quiet sorrow, bravery, or fear. Your emotions teach them how to express theirs.

This is how you mother. Keep feeling, my friend.

You hold them close, offer hugs, and say “I love you” while wiping away their tears and noses. You nurture them every single day.

This is how you mother. Keep nurturing, my friend.

You set boundaries, use positive reinforcement, or give time-outs. You’re doing your best to shape their understanding of right and wrong.

This is how you mother. Keep guiding, my friend.

You’re the chauffeur to music lessons, sports practices, and recitals. You enrich their lives with experiences.

This is how you mother. Keep enriching, my friend.

You might be young or old, slim or curvy, from any background. At the end of the day, you’re still a mother.

This is how you mother. Keep embracing it, my friend.

You laugh, cry, yell, and whisper. Perfection isn’t the goal; trying your best each day is what counts.

This is how you mother. Keep trying, my friend.

Your kids may be tiny toddlers or navigating high school and beyond. No matter how old they get, you’ll always be their mom.

This is how you mother. Keep loving, my friend.

You’re a teacher, a confidant, and a leader. You are a mother, and it’s a beautiful journey.

This is how you mother. Keep shining, my friend.

And remember, there’s no one right way to do this. Just keep mothering on, my friend.

By the way, if you’re curious about home insemination, check out this post on home insemination options. And for more info, Make A Mom has some great resources. Also, if you want to dive deeper into pregnancy and home insemination, this site is an excellent guide.

In summary, motherhood is a multifaceted journey filled with ups and downs, but you’re doing great just by being you. Keep going, my friend.

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