How to Embrace Motherhood: A Journey of Learning and Love

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A new little one has joined our family—tiny and delicate, with soft pink skin, little fingers that grasp, and a fine tuft of dark hair atop her head, like gentle brush strokes on a canvas.

My daughter, Mia, is utterly enchanted.

“Mom, look! She’s opening her eyes! Look! Her fingers are moving! Oh, she’s falling asleep!”

As I watch my daughter, my spirited six-year-old with her wild curls and scraped knees, I can’t help but reflect on how far she’s come. She can tie her shoes, slice through chicken with a knife and fork, and even read—yes, actually read—before bed. She rides horses and swings effortlessly across the monkey bars. And now, she’s captivated by this little miracle in the bassinet.

“Mom, can you show me how to take care of a baby?” she asks, her gaze fixed on the sleeping infant.

“Do you mean, like, right now?”

“No, when I’m older. When I have my own baby. When I’m a mama.”

Before I can respond, another question tumbles out: “Who taught you how to be a mama?”

The simplicity of her question sends me spiraling back in time to when I sat by her crib, counting the gentle rise and fall of her chest as she slept, nursing her through long nights, and comforting her during those colicky cries. I remember how my own mother passed away before I had the chance to experience motherhood, and how deeply I wished she could have shared this journey with me. That bond—a mother guiding her daughter into the realm of motherhood—was a precious connection I longed for.

But I was not alone. There were remarkable women in my life, like my mother-in-law, who supported me through those shaky first steps of parenting. “Try swaddling her like this; it worked for me…” or “My son always needed to be held upright after nursing. Maybe that will help your little one.” Their wisdom was invaluable, yet the most profound lessons came from the very child I was nurturing.

Mia has been my greatest teacher. She showed me how to kiss her gently, soothe her during tough times, and celebrate every little victory. She taught me how to dry her tears and foster the compassionate, creative spirit she embodies today.

“Sweet girl,” I tell her, “you are the one who taught me everything I know about being your mother. And one day, when you have your own little one, you’ll realize that your baby will teach you too.”

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In summary, motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with learning and growth—not just for the child, but for the mother as well. Each moment spent nurturing and guiding a little one is an opportunity to discover new depths of love and understanding.