“Being a mama is holding you, for the first time, and losing my breath.
Being a mama is questioning every decision made.
Being a mama is loving so hard it leaves an ache in your heart.
Being a mama is knowing life is precious and butterfly kisses are powerful.
Being a mama is holding onto each word and memorizing your voice.
Being a mama is embracing today, holding onto the past, and longing for the future.
Being a mama is trying to soothe your soul as tears stream down your face.
Being a mama is investing it all for their future self.
Being a mama is not questioning, it is doing.
Being a mama is holding hands tightly knowing one day you will have other hands to hold.
Being a mama is having your heart broken over and over again.
Being a mama is joy filling your soul at the sound of your sweet laughter.
Being a mama is a quiet understanding that sleep will never be the same.
Being a mama is feeling overwhelmed while trying to be everything to everyone.
Being a mama is loving the simple moments while also silently waiting for nap time to get a short rest.
Being a mama is late-night snuggles singing lullabies in bed and one last kiss.
Being a mama is loving hard each day, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Being a mama is exhaustion taking over while mustering up every ounce to play another round of tag.
Being a mama is silently sacrificing the very last cookie.
Being a mama is loving you over and over again.
Being a mama is beautiful and brutal.
Being a mama is hugging you and feeling peace take over my soul.
Being a mama is unwavering love, unconditional support, and a never-ending need to feel your warmth.
Being a mama is a blessing each day not taken for granted.
Being a mama equals love.
So today, as my baby girl turns nineteen, I am beyond blessed to be her mama.”
This story was submitted to Love What Matters by Hang in there mama by Ali Flynn. You can follow her journey on Facebook and Instagram. Submit your own story here.
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