I was always meant to have a daughter.
From a young age, I was the type to follow my own path. Planning a wedding? That never crossed my mind. The thought of having children or naming them was equally foreign. I preferred stuffed animals over baby dolls, and my toy dinosaurs often devoured my Barbies, while dirt was my closest companion.
As I transitioned into my teenage years, life became tumultuous. I felt as though every situation was a battle, and I was determined to fight against the odds. I believed I knew what was best for myself, which ultimately wore me down. My youthful stubbornness led me astray, and I lost my way amidst boys, alcohol, and the party scene.
Children were never part of my life plan. Therefore, when I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant after years of being with my partner—convinced I was infertile—I was taken aback. I was no longer a carefree teen but rather a young adult navigating uncharted territory.
As I began to accept the idea of welcoming a new life, I found myself hoping for a boy. “I don’t know how to raise a girl. I need a boy. I’m clueless about girls,” echoed in my mind.
When the day arrived to discover the baby’s sex, my heart sank. It was a girl. I was devastated and broke down in tears at the doctor’s office, unable to mask my emotions. My wonderful doctor reassured me, saying, “Just wait; it will be alright.”
Fast forward two years, and I now have my little girl. She is the fire of my soul, the light of my life, and the reason I wake up every day. The love I have for her is profound and transformative, a feeling I never anticipated.
I had no idea of the incredible power that comes with motherhood. Watching my energetic two-year-old zoom around the kitchen, I’ve come to understand that I do know how to nurture a girl. Not just a girl, but a woman.
I’m discovering that I am perfectly suited to raise a daughter. I understand what it means to embrace womanhood, and I will teach her to be confident in her own skin. She can choose to wear a dress or camo pants; we will have tea parties and play with toolsets. My daughter will never be confined to societal expectations. I will encourage her and support her ambitions.
I want her to be wild and free, to understand that she can carve her own path. I have never felt limited by being a girl. In fact, it has made me more of a woman. Recognizing this empowers me to teach my daughter not just to be a girl, but a limitless woman.
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In summary, my journey to motherhood has shown me that I am more than capable of raising a strong, independent daughter. With love and support, I hope to instill in her the belief that she can achieve anything she desires.