
When I first became pregnant I was very young and I did not know what to expect. I was nervous, scared, happy, disappointed, sad, excited and many other feelings that I felt at the same time.
I knew my life was going to change drastically and that no one could ever prepare me for this change no matter how many advice I was given. It is just something that you cannot 100% prepare yourself for, you have to live it.
I am so thankful to God for giving me the opportunity to be a mom to three beautiful and loving children.Â
Becoming a mom has changed me for the better and I couldn’t be happier. Being a mom will change you in so many positive ways. I am sure you will agree with some if not, all of the things I will mention below. Let’s celebrate the good in being a mom!
Here is a list of how being a mother has changed me and how it will change you too:
- You learn to put other’s first than you.
- You feel more beautiful and confident.
- You realize you are stronger than you ever thought you were ( emotionally and physically).
- You have more patience.
- You push yourself to achieve your goals and dreams.
- Your kids inspire you to be a better person.
- You are more happy.
- You have learned to be yourself and make your own parenting decisions. You love it!
- You mature very quickly.
- You have a purpose in life and your children has given meaning to it.
- You now know what unconditional love is.
- You are goofy and do silly things, just so your kids can laugh.
- You are great at multi-tasking.
- You can shower in less than 5 minutes.
- You are more positive.
Quick recap:
Being a mom is very rewarding and even if we noticed not or, it changes us for the better. Yes, motherhood is not easy at all, you may feel overwhelmed or even think that you are not doing a good job at being a mom. It’s okay, we can feel like this at times.
One thing that is for certain, being a mother is a blessing and the positives will always outweigh the negatives. Stay strong through the trials, value the happy moments and create fun loving memories because kids grow up so fast.
Some ways that being a  mom may change you are, you become more patient, you know the meaning of unconditional love and you become a pro at multi-tasking. You learn a new trick, of taking a shower in less than 5 minutes and being goofy is totally normal in your household.
Can you relate to these 15 ways being a mom changes you? How has it changed you?
*Spanish*
Cuando quedé embarazada de mi primera hija era muy joven y no sabÃa qué esperar. Estaba nerviosa, asustada, feliz, decepcionada, triste, emocionada y muchos otros sentimientos que sentà al mismo tiempo.
SabÃa que mi vida iba a cambiar drásticamente y que nadie podrÃa prepararme para este cambio, no importa cuántos consejos me dieron. Es sólo algo que usted no puede prepararse al 100%, tienes que vivirlo.
Estoy tan agradecido a Dios por darme la oportunidad de ser una mamá a tres hermosos y cariñosos hijos.
Convertirme en una madre me ha cambiado para mejor y no podrÃa estar más feliz. Ser madre te cambiará de muchas maneras positivas. Estoy segura de que estarás de acuerdo con algunos si no, todas las cosas que voy a mencionar a continuación. ¡Celebremos lo bueno de ser mamá!
Aquà está una lista de cómo ser una madre me ha cambiado y cómo te va a cambiar también:
- Aprendes a poner a los demás primero que a ti.
- Te sientes más bella y confiada.
- Te das cuenta de que eres más fuerte de lo que jamás pensaste que eras (emocional y fÃsicamente).
- Tienes más paciencia.
- Usted se esfuerza para lograr tus metas y sueños.
- Tus hijos te inspiran a ser una mejor persona.
- Eres más feliz.
- Usted ha aprendido a ser usted misma y tomar sus propias decisiones de crianza de tus hijos. ¡Lo amas!
- Usted madura muy rápidamente.
- Tienes un propósito en la vida y tus hijos le han dado sentido.
- Ahora sabes lo que es el amor incondicional.
- Eres graciosa y haces cosas tontas, para que tus hijos puedan reÃrse.
- Eres genial en la multitarea.
- Puedes ducharse en menos de 5 minutos.
- Eres más positiva.
Recapitulación rápida:
Ser una madre es muy gratificante e incluso si nos damos cuenta no o, nos cambia para mejor. SÃ, la maternidad no es fácil en absoluto, puedes sentirte abrumada o incluso pensar que no estás haciendo un buen trabajo en ser una mamá. Está bien, podemos sentirnos asà a veces.
Una cosa que es por cierto, ser madre es una bendición y los positivos siempre superan a los negativos. Manténgase fuerte a través de las pruebas, valore los momentos felices y cree memorias divertidas porque los niños crecen muy rápido.
Algunas maneras de que ser una madre puede cambiarte es, te vuelves más paciente, sabes el significado del amor incondicional y te conviertes en un profesional en la multitarea. Tu aprendes un nuevo truco, de tomar una ducha en menos de 5 minutos y ser graciosa es totalmente normal en tu hogar.
¿Puedes relacionarte con estas 15 maneras de como ser una mamá te cambia? ¿Cómo te ha cambiado a ti?
Love this list! I agree with you on all of them – and would add – 1. they teach me (a controller) to let things go and stop trying to control everything 2. They teach me to enjoy each MOMENT. 3. They challenge me to live out my faith and to be real and genuine 4.I am more flexible and adaptable to change 5. I am more grateful for the simple things in life
I LOVE the look of your new blog!!! I also love this post. I love your list. Being a mother has definitely been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but also the most fulfilling. I’m a better, stronger person because of my children.
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Thank you so much, I am happy you like it! I think being a mother has given us moms the ability to find strength where we thought we didn’t have..if I make sense 🙂
Thank you Elaine! Love your list too, definitely more grateful for the simple things in life too. Also to stop and enjoy each moment is another one! Thanks!
I really identify with #14!!! LOL Great list. Found you via FB “Mommy Bloggers Share”. I’ll be pinning this to my “motherhood” board.
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haha! seriously! Thank you so much for pinning and reading 🙂
Yes! 4, 5, and 14! I completely agree with this list!
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Thank you Chelsea!!
I agree with every item on this list! The funny thing is I never would have believed you if you told me. I had to experience it for myself to understand. 🙂
Ros, this is a great list. I agree with everything on it, and I especially agree with Elaine’s comments. I would add that being a mom has made me realize how incredible my own body is, and it has made me more compassionate and empathetic. And no matter how tired and exhausted it has made me, it has also made me happier than anything else I’ve ever done.
Very spot on list. I can totally relate to 1, 2, 4 and 6. Motherhood is sincerely a rewarding gift to all.
Thank you Catherine, it sure is a rewarding gift 🙂
I’m shocked. I don’t share but two of these sentiments.
Some I don’t share because I had a good understanding of them before kids. Others I just don’t share, like life purpose. My life had amazing purpose before kids. Now it has the same purpose and no downtime. I had a full career prior to kids and had them late in life and that can be quite significant.
I would say having kids has made me less judgmental and more accepting of others as it has broadened my vision of how different our circumstances can be.
Thank you Liz for sharing! I love that having kids has made you less judgemental and more accepting of others which I think is something many of us can relate to!