6 Months Journey

My Boy’s 6th months birthday cake

I still can’t come to terms with the fact that my baby is already 6 months old and is growing up fast. It seems like yesterday that he was born and was given to me in the operation theater for the first time. The 6 months journey has been amazing and I have loved each and everyday of it (even the bad days).

Today when I look back at those days, I feel a rush of mixed emotions. Happiness, sadness, adventurous and a lot more. I am here to describe my journey and the lessons I have learnt from it.

For starters, the journey for both of us has been adventurous (I am speaking for viaan as well :P). Me learning to be a mother and him trying to adjust around me and the new world, things have been great in general. Kids bring out the best in you, they test your patience, your limit, your tolerance power and lot many things, but the joy that they give you by just smiling can’t be measured.

The 1st month after his arrival was tough (won’t lie). I didn’t know how to be his mom and didn’t know what to do and how to do. It was a learning process for me. For him as well, you can say he was being himself, trying to adjust in the new world.

As the days went by things started getting easier and I got the hang of it eventually and I should be thanking my parents for that. The 4 months I stayed with them has taught me so much and today I know how to be a mother is because of them. My support, my backbone, my beck and call, my strength MY PARENTS. The help received is always welcome and it also makes things easier when you know practically nothing. My 6 months journey has taught me one thing for sure is to love my mother and father more with each passing day. The sacrifices made by our parents shouldn’t be taken for granted at any cost.

Dad, me & mom

Today if someone asks me anything, it feels as if I am an expert on babies now :P. I am kidding, no one knows what babies think or want, except their mothers sometimes (I still am trying to figure things out). I still haven’t had a full night sleep, I can’t eat in peace, feeling anxious always and if I don’t see him for more than a few hours I don’t feel so good. All these are part and parcel of being a mother.

Days turned to months and he is already 6 months old. He sees me and smiles, he makes noises and indicates with his hands that he wants to be picked up, trying to drink juice, eat dal etc. its a new day everyday and we teach each other things.

He is the anchor of my life and now I can’t imagine my life without him. These 6 months has taught me a few things –

1. You are not the only mother in the world.

2. Your kid is not different from any other kid.

3. Anxiety will not help you see things clearly.

4. The baby will indicate what he/she wants (you need to listen).

5. This time will not come back so don’t waste it on crying or drowning yourself in depression or self pity.

6. The faster you learn to do things yourself, the easier it will be to connect with your kid.

7. The kid will recognize you regardless of breastfeeding or bottle feeding.

8. Separation anxiety is real (be careful of the same).

9. Be practical in things you do (mothers tend to go overboard with a lot go things).

10. Listen to your motherly instincts. Instead of people around you telling you things, (they might be right, but it is important to rely on your gut feeling).

Saying all these things will not change the fact that I have been through every single thing written above and trust me today when I am writing this blog it gives me immense pleasure to share my learning with other mothers. I know I am not alone in this and never will be and so should you. My 6 months journey has been wonderful and I hope it will be the same for all the mothers out there.

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