The Toughest Aspect of Motherhood

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Whether you identify as a SAHM (Stay-at-Home Mom), WAHM (Work-at-Home Mom), or WOHM (Work-Outside-the-Home Mom), there’s no denying that motherhood is a challenging gig. The daily grind can be utterly draining! But it’s not just the fatigue that keeps a mother awake at night, waiting for her teenage son to return home after a night out. It’s also not solely about the hours spent researching whether her toddler needs vitamin supplements.

It’s the uncertainty—about the choices we make as parents, about how well we are performing in our roles as mothers, and about what the future holds for our children. We worry about so much: Did I breastfeed enough? Is it alright that I didn’t breastfeed at all? Which formula is best? Am I harming my baby by giving him a pacifier or by choosing not to? Did she have sufficient tummy time? Are her developmental milestones on track?

Am I handling discipline correctly? Is it acceptable that I sometimes lose my cool and yell? Is it normal to feel overwhelmed some days? If I choose to return to work, will they feel resentful for not being home with them? If I decide to stay at home, will I be doing them a disservice by not having structured activities every day? Are they socializing enough? Are they getting enough time to play independently? Did I make the right educational choices? Is this behavior just a phase, or is it something deeper?

The list of worries never seems to end. And with every click on the internet or flick of the TV remote, we’re bombarded by various studies and expert opinions on parenting—making it all the more confusing. One day we’re told we must do one thing to avoid messing up our kids, and the next day we hear just the opposite. It’s enough to make any mom want to tear her hair out and shout at the screen, “What am I supposed to do?!”

Will we always have the answer? Probably not. Will we constantly worry about our parenting? Most likely. But I genuinely believe that it’s this uncertainty that drives us to become better mothers. The source of our uncertainty is simple: Love.

Love is the steadfast anchor amidst the turbulent waters of doubt and anxiety. Our love for our children is so profound that it compels us to seek assurance that we’re doing a good job.

Let me ask you, are your kids’ basic needs being met—food, clothing, shelter? Do they know how immensely you love them? If so, then trust me, Mama, you are doing just fine. I have no doubt about it. For more insights, check out this post on home insemination options.

In summary, motherhood is filled with challenges and uncertainties, but the love we have for our children is what drives us to be the best parents we can be. Remember, as long as your kids are happy and healthy, you’re doing a great job!