Pregnancy.
It was clear as day—two blue lines staring back at me from the pregnancy test I had just taken.
I double-checked.
One line = not pregnant.
Two lines = pregnant.
Yup, I was definitely pregnant.
My heart raced.
My mind spun.
My stomach churned.
A mix of nervousness, excitement, fear, and joy overwhelmed me all at once.
This was it! After years of dreaming, preparing, and hoping for this moment, it had finally arrived—I was going to be a mother.
Little did I know, in just nine short months, I would embark on the most exhausting, life-altering, heart-wrenching, and rewarding journey of my life.
In that time, I would experience firsthand what it truly means to be a mother. I would gain an entirely new appreciation for my own mom, realizing the sacrifices and challenges she faced—things children often don’t fully understand.
Here are 10 things your mom never told you:
- You Made Her Cry… A Lot.
She cried when she first found out she was pregnant. She cried giving birth. She cried when she held you for the first time. She cried with joy, with fear, with worry, and with love. Every emotion you felt, she felt it too, deeply. - She Wanted That Last Piece of Pie.
But when she saw you eyeing it with those innocent eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to eat it. Seeing you happy, full, and satisfied meant more to her than satisfying her own cravings. - It Hurt.
You pulled her hair, scratched her skin with sharp little nails, and even bit her while nursing. When you kicked her from the inside, it hurt. You stretched her body for nine months, and the pain of childbirth was something she endured for you. - She Was Always Afraid.
From the moment you were conceived, she was on high alert. She became your protector, your mama bear. She cringed at the thought of anyone else holding you and stayed up late waiting for you to get home safely. Every fall, stubbed toe, or fever had her right by your side, making sure you were okay. - She Knows She’s Not Perfect.
She’s her own toughest critic. She knows her flaws and sometimes feels bad about them. She made mistakes and probably still feels guilty about them, especially when it comes to you. But she always tried her best, and she hopes you know that. - She Watched You While You Slept.
There were nights when she was exhausted, begging you to fall asleep so she could rest. But when you finally drifted off, she would sit beside your crib, staring at your peaceful face, feeling a love she never thought was possible—despite how tired she was. - She Carried You Much Longer Than Nine Months.
She held you even when it was tough—while cooking, cleaning, eating, or even sleeping. Her arms ached, her back hurt, but she never complained. You needed her, and she was there for you, no matter what. - It Broke Her Heart Every Time You Cried.
Nothing was more heartbreaking than hearing your cries. No matter how hard she tried, sometimes she couldn’t make the tears stop. And each time, her heart shattered a little more. - She Put You First.
She went without food, without rest, without personal time. She put your needs before her own, spending every day caring for you, and by the end of it, had nothing left for herself. But she did it anyway, because you meant everything to her. - She Would Do It All Again.
Being a mother is one of the toughest, most demanding jobs out there. It’s filled with pain, frustration, and exhaustion. But it’s also full of joy, love, and moments that make it all worth it. Despite the challenges, she would do it all over again for you, because you are worth every bit of it.
So, the next time you see your mom, take a moment to thank her. Let her know how much you love her. She can never hear it too many times.