When I got pregnant, I was both happy and scared.
I still remember telling my husband and then sitting quietly, thinking about how life was going to change. đź’›
The first few months were difficult for me.
I had morning sickness almost every day and felt tired all the time.
But whenever I heard my baby’s heartbeat during checkups, I forgot all the discomfort.
In the last months of pregnancy, I used to talk to my baby every night before sleeping.
I would imagine holding my baby, dressing them up, and becoming a mother.
Then one night, I started getting contractions.
I was nervous and in pain, but also excited because I knew I was finally going to meet my baby.
After many hours in the hospital, my baby was born. 🤍
The moment the nurse placed my baby in my arms, I cried.
It was the happiest moment of my life.
The first few months after delivery were not easy.
I barely slept.
Some nights, I stayed awake holding my crying baby and wondering if I was doing everything right.
Then suddenly, my maternity leave was over.
That morning, while getting ready for work, I kept looking at my baby sleeping beside me.
Before leaving, I kissed my baby again and again because my heart did not want to go.
At work, I tried to act normal, but I missed my baby every minute.
I kept checking my phone for photos and videos.
When I came back home in the evening and held my baby again, I felt emotional and guilty at the same time.
Slowly, we got used to this new life.
It is still hard sometimes, but my baby gives me strength every single day.
A Motherhood Story Told by Ramya
