Motherhood - To Fear or Not to Fear?

Motherhood is such a big word. But what does it mean? It is the state of being a mother or having the qualities of a good mother. With such definition it would mean bigger responsibilities. You have to think of others than yourself and meet up others needs first more than yours.

To fear it or not? I would say not. Motherhood is meant to be a wonderful moment for women to enjoy. Motherhood entails physical, psychological and emotional readiness to be able to perform your duties well and for it to be enjoyable. Physical readiness because it would mean sleepless nights, hard work and at times multi tasking and not to mention your body should be ready as well. Psychological readiness because you need to know first if you are ready to be a mother considering all there is to do as a mother. Emotional readiness because it is really a roller coaster of emotions from pregnancy till birth and raising up a child. Conflicts may arise as to what you believe in and to what your children wants so this should be well thought of also.

Motherhood is a selfless devotion to others. A gift and privilege from God. Seeing your child for the first time, holding him/her. Witnessing all of their firsts. From their first step, the first words they say, the first food they ate, the first conversation with your child. You will be amazed at how well they reason out. The first time they go to school which by the way parents are more excited than the kids. Oh the joy of motherhood!

For some, accidents happen like teenage pregnancy. In situations like these readiness comes in late. Teen moms are generally reluctant to this new bigger responsibility they have. They think that their lives are over because they have this big burden on their shoulders just when they are still starting to know what life is. We as a society should be supportive to these teens and show them acceptance for them to be able to responsibly rear their children well. It is also because of these situations that we have to educate our teens of sex.