The Mama Perspective | Mum Blog

My little boy has turned 3 which means he’s now officially one tenth of my age. So, I’ve been someone’s mum for a whole three years. A little person’s MUM – that’s something to celebrate, isn’t it?

From seeing two positive lines on a pregnancy test, to morning (all day) sickness. From the first scan to the first kick. From finding out if you’ll be a boy girl to watching you grow as ‘bump’. From nursery bedroom prep to a few hospital visits to monitor my blood pressure. From sitting in the bath on a Monday morning to planning to meet you within the next two to three days. From going to the park with your daddy for a walk to labour starting to kick in. From my waters breaking and intense contractions to being rushed to the delivery suite. From being moved onto the bed with staff around me to pushing three times. From looking up to see your beautiful face to holding you in my arms. From feeling you perfectly fit in my arms to handing you over to your daddy and midwife to dress you. Pregnancy was the beginning but giving birth to you was a whole new chapter. And here’s how you’ve always been the best person to call my son.

You make me a stronger person

Since becoming your mummy, I’ve felt no resilience like it. I’ve also started to speak up about things I’ve held back before. It wasn’t until bringing into the world that I realised the effects my mental health had on me and where a lot my thoughts and feelings stemmed from.

You help me find a better perspective

You have taught me what’s important. Without you, I wouldn’t be as happy as I am today. My smile is brighter because of you. When I think about each day ahead, I think of you first.

You impact how much I grow mentally and emotionally

It’s true. It’s no surprise that, especially as a toddler, you teach me resilience and patience! You have the determination like no one I’ve ever known. When you want to explore something new, you’re set on a mission to complete it as independently as you can. Meanwhile, I’m here trying to stay calm, wondering if you’ll listen and sometimes knowing that I have to let you know experiment with new ways of learning and exploring. But I think the most important way you’ve helped me grow is remembering that you mirror how I think, speak, and feel. If I’m sad, you’re also sad and want to comfort me. I want to do everything I can to make sure I’m always my happiest self for me but more for you.

You really have taught me what it means to love someone unconditionally and I’ll be forever grateful to have you in my life and to call you my son.