MOM TO MOM - TO- BE
A FAMILY RESOURCE GROUP INC. PUBLICATION
The Things I Wish I Knew Back Then
AMY L. FOREMAN PUBLISHER EDITORIAL AMANDA MILLER MANAGING EDITOR AMANDA CIANI REBECCA FAST MADELINE PISTORIUS AMELIA ROESSLER JULIANNA STEEN
Dear Mama, First, congratulations! You’re about to begin one of the greatest adventures of your life. And when I say adventure, I mean the kind where you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, you’re running on very little sleep, and somehow you’re expected to keep another human being alive. No pressure, right? I remember preparing for my first baby. The nursery had to be perfect, the clothes were washed and organized, and I had all the baby gadgets I was convinced I couldn’t live without. I read all the web- sites, listened to advice, and thought I had a pretty good idea of what motherhood would look like. Looking back, I have to laugh. I had no clue. Now, here I am with an 18-year-old daughter in college and twin 13-year-old boys who are practically taller than me. Somewhere between diapers, babysitters, school projects, and sports practices, those tiny babies grew up. And I’m still trying to figure out how that happened so quickly. If I could go back, I’d tell myself to stop worrying so much about getting every- thing right. The baby doesn’t care if the nursery looks like something out of a magazine. The laundry can wait. And no- body is going to remember whether you made homemade baby food or bought it in a jar. I’d also tell myself to take more pictures with the babies instead of always being behind the camera. Even with the messy hair, tired eyes, and the outfit you’ve probably worn for two days. One day, those will be the pictures you wish you had more of. Here’s something nobody prepares you for: The worrying never stops. It just changes. You go from checking whether they’re breathing in the crib to waiting for
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a text that they’ve made it home safely. Apparently, motherhood comes with a lifetime subscription to worrying, and there’s no cancellation option. These days, my boys still want me to tuck them in at night, and you better believe I do. My daughter may be busy with college, work, and friends, but I still love hearing about her day. They don’t need me in the same way anymore, but they still need their mama. So, give yourself some grace. You’re going to make mistakes, question yourself, and have days when you desperately need a shower, a nap, or five minutes alone. And that’s okay. Motherhood isn’t about getting every moment right. It’s about showing up, loving them through every stage, and learning as you go. Trust me, even 18 years later, I’m
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