Yes, motherhood entails many responsibilities, from nurturing and caring for a child to maintaining the entire family’s well-being. It frequently necessitates putting the needs of others over one’s own, resulting in self-sacrifice and a tendency to ignore personal well-being. This devotion to mothering can sometimes overwhelm the joy of being a mother.
While it is critical to fulfill the responsibilities of motherhood, it is also critical for us as mothers to nurture our well-being. Taking care of ourselves is not selfish; it is necessary for retaining the energy and resilience required to care for others adequately.
One of the great joys of motherhood was discussed in my previous article, others are discussed here.
The modest joys of motherhood are frequently the most valuable. The soft touch of a child’s hand, the shared gaze during feeding, the warmth of their hug, the contagious sound of their giggling, and the intriguing questions they ask – these are the moments that make motherhood so wonderful and joyful. These actions are their purest expressions of love, and our loving replies form an unwavering bond. As we immerse ourselves in these emotions, we experience the great joy and fulfillment motherhood offers.”
This expression of love also creates a bond between mother and child. This serves as a foundation for the development and well-being of our children throughout adulthood. This repeated contact between mother and child also helps our children to grow mentally and physically. Cuddling, giggling, eye contact, etc. makes our children’s brains release hormones, which helps their brains to grow. And they start to develop memory, thought, and language. This is the JOY of Motherhood.