I am beautiful. I am strong. I am a great mom.
This was the affirmation shared with us at Saturday's stroller strides class. We were challenged from the very beginning of class to name why we are a great mom. (My answer: because I breastfeed on demand). As moms it is hard for us to sometimes give ourselves the true love and credit we deserve. (Note: I am only 11 1/2 weeks into the motherhood journey.) But already it's been so easy for me to feel overwhelmed and feel like I'm not "doing this right." But, upon stepping back, I know I'm doing exactly what I am supposed to do- I'm loving her and doing the best I can, day after day. And if I want my daughter to feel confident, powerful and beautiful- to know that she is already and always enough- I need to feel the same way about myself and live from that feeling everyday. So begins my reflection on my first Mother's Day weekend. It was a beautiful weekend here in the Bay, with the sun shining, with my supportive husband, cutie pie Baby Analise, and also one of my dearest friends in from out of town staying with us. We spent wonderful time together, loving on our little one, eating good meals, discussing our life - our blessings and our challenges. I was gifted nice things- most notably my husband got up early with Ana so I could sleep in until 8:30! And then he took over fully for the morning to get in a solo workout! That, plus a beautifully framed family pic, some new treats and an amazing brunch with champagne and I felt beyond spoiled. Plus, a hike later with my hubs, babe, pup and mother-in-law - the day was perfect 👌🏼. Now being a mom myself, I realize how significant this day is- not to really celebrate, persay- but more to reflect and hold space for gratitude. I am blessed to have a loving and supportive mom myself. I am blessed and overjoyed to have been given the gift of motherhood at this time. I am beyond grateful for a husband who supports me as a wife and mommy and for one who loves his little girl more than anything. This day, Mother's Day, is really becoming more like Thanksgiving to me. Thank you sweet Analise Lucille, for joining our family and choosing me to be your perfectly imperfect mommy. Thank you to my mom, who raised me up, gave me more than I could have ever asked for, supports all of my life decisions wholeheartedly, cares deeply for not only me, but my growing family, and also for being such a strong, smart and fun-loving woman and role model. Thank you to my grandmothers, who made all of us possible. For loving us always and forever. Thank you to my mother-in-law who treats me as one of her own, like I was always a part of the family. And for supporting our little growing family always with generosity and love. And thank you to all of the amazing women in my life, my dear friends and family members, whether or not you have given birth- you are motherly to me- in your care, connection and love that you have shared with me over the years. Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, Cousins, Sisters, Girlfriends - Thank You ❤️ Thank You ❤️ Thank You ❤️ Xoxo
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Terri
5/18/2017 06:57:45 am
This is beautiful, Rebecca. I am so proud of the woman you have become and the mother that you are! You will find that your heart will tug at every turn - loving Analise will be so easy and strong, that you will finally learn what "unconditional love" truly means - it is different than any other. Looking back on my life, and all the moms I have known and loved (including my own) I can say with certainty that you will make mistakes, you will learn, but you will always do your best! This is what moms do. Happy Mother's Day! I love you unconditionally and more each day! :)
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