I thought it would come more naturally but I think I’ve finally put my finger on my mission as a mother, Meredith Davis writes
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines atI had dreamed about becoming a mother since I was a little girl. How many kids I would have and what I would name them? Growing up, I was one of the most coveted babysitters on the block.
I lost so much blood that I couldn’t stand up for a week without feeling like I was going to faint. Under any other circumstances after losing litres of blood and receiving a transfusion, I would have been allowed to rest in a quiet room for days. But as a brand new mom, I was subjected to sleepless nights and chastised by a crabby nurse for not knowing how to properly nurse my tiny six-pound baby, who only wanted to drink from one breast. I begged my husband to help milk me. Literally.
My wise life coach and yoga teacher called it a “smack down” and assured me that I would come out the other end all the stronger for it. She was right.I feel an underlying sense of panic 95 per cent of the time when I’m out in public with the kids, and sometimes react to their antics in ways that run counter to the supportive, loving and consistent parent I want to be.
I thought the job would come more naturally, but I think I’ve finally put my finger on my mission as a mother.
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