motherhood
May 9, 2020
How do we even start to say thank you to the woman who deserves the world?
In times when we thought we’re alone, you made us feel we belong.
When we thought we had no one to run to, you were always there.
You lifted us when we’re down and carried us through heavy times.
For the times you had to stay up late to take care of us when we’re sick and for the times you had to wake up early even before the roosters crow just to prepare our meals, we can’t thank you enough for all the things you have sacrificed for us.
We’re sorry if we lose our patience at times when you ask how to navigate an app over and over again when in fact, you never stopped helping us with our homework even if it took a lot of your time when we were little.
We’re sorry for the times you had to endure our shortcomings and worst version of ourselves; for not being able to comfort you on your bad days despite the fact that you were always there to ease our pains; you’re our favorite shoulder to cry on. You are our safe place, mom.
And we’re truly sorry for the times you had to cry in private when we’re hurt—or worse, for when we hurt you.
Please don’t think that we don’t appreciate you because we do. We really do.
We love you beyond words. We may not say it enough but, thank you for everything, Mom.
You deserve so much more than just a greeting, you deserve more than the most expensive designer bag, or more than just a staycation—you deserve the world. You deserve to feel special. Not just today. But every day.
We would like to take this day as an opportunity to say how grateful we are to be raised by such a strong woman like you.
A “thank you” is never enough to match what you’ve done for us.
Happy Mother’s Day!
***I wrote this article for a leading Southeast Asian budget hotel chain and was originally published at www.zenrooms.com.
January 13, 2018
Disclaimer: This is a guest post.
As those who have experienced it, even after the pain and the discomfort, they claim that being pregnant is the most wonderful feeling in the world.
As those who have experienced it, even after the pain and the discomfort, they claim that being pregnant is the most wonderful feeling in the world.
Being pregnant is not all fun and games and appointments to the gynecologist all the time. You have a huge responsibility to carry out and take every step keeping in mind that your life and your baby’s life are at stake all the time.
Take help from experienced women and medical professionals for a complete guide to things to do during pregnancy; and while you do that, take a look at these four things that you should definitely say no to when you are expecting a child.
1. Being a potato couch
One of the first and foremost things
you need to avoid is being a potato couch thinking that you are pregnant. Having a baby inside you does not make you sick or paralyzed. Even though most people still say that you need to get as much rest as you can, you will still need to keep your body moving so that your baby can grow to have physically strong attributes. However, this does not mean you start weight lifting and doing heavy chores. Walk a short distance every day and keep doing light things around the house.
2. Stressing out
Pregnancy can be very stressful, especially for someone who is very impatient. Thinking of what will happen and how you will do it will constantly cause you stress which you need to avoid. The hormonal change in the body will be a factor while a few things going around in your head will further cause you issues. To reduce stressing out, you can do everything that you thing busts the adrenaline rush. It always helps to talk to someone to find a friend and talk to them about everything that you feel. It is also helpful that you write down your feelings and compose yourself through the writings. If you are stressed about how things will be done, then make a checklist.
3. Taking excessive medication
There are many people all around the world that have now developed a habit of taking medicines because they seem to be intolerant with a little headache or cramps. This habit persists when they are expecting a child which causes many problems in the future. With this habit, you can cause damage to the development of your baby. Your liver can be at stake more than it is already and you can put your health in jeopardy. Unless your doctor prescribes you a pill, you should not take it no matter how much you think you need it.
4. Eating Sweets
Craving for something sweet during pregnancy is normal. The reason behind this is that your baby takes up a lot of your nutrients which make your body crave glucose. However, processed foods like donuts and chocolates in a huge amount can cause your child to have juvenile diabetes. Take naturally sweet fruits and food that will be healthy and help you tone down your cravings.
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