With Mother’s Day fast approaching, and this being my second year as a mother, I’ve been reflecting a lot recently on the moment I realized I was a mom. I found out I was pregnant when I was already 9 weeks along. I know, I remember feeling like I should have gone on that show “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant.” Ha! ;) My first thoughts when the test read “positive” was HOLY CRAP. This is not real. The initial disbelief and shock was quickly followed by happy tears and excitement, of course. But I remember it taking a while for me to really feel like I was a mother. Sure, I knew I was pregnant, and I was growing this baby inside of me, but honestly it hadn’t yet sunk in.
The moment I realized I was a mom for the first time was when I felt those little baby kicks. All of a sudden, this tiny creature that was living inside of me, whose little bean shape we had seen and whose small but mighty heartbeat we had heard, took on a whole new life. All of a sudden, I became incredibly aware that I was a part of something important. I became aware that my body was being occupied by another. And those kicks that we shared from then on, they were his and mine alone. And it was with those very first tiny kicks that I felt, for the first time, like a mom.
In that instant, I remember feeling a little part of my heart was being shared by another, and I knew it would be like that forever. I was instantly aware that a piece of my heart will always belong to another, as long as I live. And it’s the best feeling in the entire world.
The year I lost my mom, Mother’s Day was a dreaded holiday. That was the toughest season of my life. And then, a mere 7 months later, I found out I was pregnant, and it was the most bittersweet I have ever felt. At once, joy for this new life and yet despair because my mom would never know him. Needless to say, Mother’s Day now means something special to me again. It will always be a day that I think of my own mom and feel her missed presence more than ever, but thanks to my little one, it holds happiness in it also. And I know without a shadow of a doubt, that my angel mama will be celebrating with us.
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I know how hard it is to lose your mother and then shortly afterwards find out you’re pregnant again. I was in very similar situation. You would think that Mother’s Day would be easier with each passing year, but for me it isn’t. I totally related to your post. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I’m so sad to hear that you know how it feels, too. It doesn’t get any easier, I agree. Thanks for your kind words. Thinking of you, Crystal!
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My favorite Mother’s Day was a simple one, when my hubby and daughter took me out to a favorite restaurant, and afterward we went to the park.
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MY FAVORITE MOTHERS DAY MOMENT WAS WITH MY OWN MOM. IT WAS WHEN I TOLD HER I WAS TAKING HER ON A CRUISE… THE LOOK ON HER FACE WAS PRICELESS!!
I don’t have a specific Mother’s Day that stands out, but just being able to call myself a mother to my two children is an enormous blessing.
I think my favorite Mother’s Day Memory was the first time my husband and two kids brought me breakfast in bed — the tray had a flower on it and everything!
My favorite Mother’s Day memory was the very first one I was an actual Mom. That day had an all new meaning for me.
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My favorite Mother’s Day memory is the first I had with all 3 of my children. My family finally felt complete and the feeling of having all of my children with me on that day was very special.
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My first Mother’s Day (last year) was my favorite memory. My daughter was 7 months old and celebrated it with me in the best way, with baby snuggles, smiles, and happy babbles. Something I really cherish, because I know these moments don’t last for long. :)
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My favorite Mothers Day memory is of my first one with my oldest son and he was old enough to say love you!
Awww how sweet! I’m excited to hear my little one say that to me! :)
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My first mother’s day was very memorable. I celebrated with my Mom and my son. It was the warmest feeling and I can’t thank my mom enough for what she’d done for us.
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A Mother’s Day I remember most is when I took her out for Chinese. We had a wonderful meal but on the way out the door she fell and broke her hip. She died before the next Mother’s Day.
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One of my favorite memories was when my Mom was able to be here on Mother’s Day, she moved across country about 25 years ago and we hadn’t spent a Mother’s Day together for so many years.
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My favorite Mother’s Day memory was when my son gave me a basket of pansies. My parents took him shopping and told me he had to see every plant in the place to pick out the best one just for me.
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Every year our family goes to a Polish buffet on Mother’s Day. We always make wonderful memories.
My favorite memory is my first Mothers Day after my son was born, when we celebrated with both Grandma’s, my husband, son and myself.
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The 1st one when my son was 5 months old and my husband carried him into the bedroom and he was holding a card that said “Mommy” and smiling.
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my favorite mother’s day memory with my mom happened when I was an adult. We went to the beach for the weekend and read books by the ocean, played mini golf and ate lots of seafood! We had a blast!
Mine would probably be the way all of my grandma’s kids would gather at her house on Mother’s Day for a special dinner and gift-giving. It was nice having everyone together
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One of the best Mother’s Day memories is the fact that my youngest grandchild was born on Mother’s Day!
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I think my favorite Mother’s Day Memory was my first mother’s day. I was just proud to be a mom.
When all three of my kids gave me a crabapple tree. Still growing and I love the blooms every spring
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my favorite mother’s day was my first as a mother, it was nice to be celebrated
My favorite Mother’s Day memory – spending that day with my birth daughter and her girls!
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