A DAY IN MOTHER’S LIFE

Motherhood is a very challenging and exciting journey filled with a whirlwind of daily activities and boundless joy and love. For a new mother, each day is full of new challenges and discoveries. At first it feels very exhausting for a mother to nurture her baby, but eventually and gradually she becomes habitual of doing all the tasks along with the main task which is to provide full importance to the baby in nurturing and developing him. This article describes the whole day in a mother’s life starting from the morning when the baby wakes up till he sleeps in night. 

1. Morning bliss

     

All babies are different in their sleeping patterns. Some wake up even by the slightest movement in their beds, like when their parents turn around. While some have so strong sleep that they would not wake up until they are made to do so. My baby wakes up as soon as his mother wakes up and the day begins with tender movements of cuddling, diaper changing and feeding. He remains calm and cool for sometime after waking up, then he needs full attention which is about gentle caresses, eye contact with mother with trust and love. After feeding him, it’s time to play with him while doing all the morning tasks like cooking breakfast for me, sweeping and cleaning, getting fresh etc. Sometimes she eats on time and sometimes he does allow her as he wants to go out and see the trees, roads, vehicles and things. 

2. Nap time

     

After getting fed, lying in bed for love, playing inside, going outside, the baby is now sleepy again and wants to take a nap to get re-energised. So, she brings him back home, feed him and make him listen some lovely and soothing cradle songs which he likes before going for the nap. It normally takes half an hour to make him sleep in the cradle by consistently giving him the momentum. Finally, when he sleeps, she takes some rest. But not for long as there is mess to clean up, lunch to cook, take bath, eat etc. And, the duration of performing all these tasks is exactly the same as the sleep time of the baby which is why she has to ensure completing them before he wakes up. 

3. Play and Exploration

      

Babies are very curious and active which demands high activeness and alertness of mother who can fulfil all their needs of playing and knowing things. Because if not, it will eventually be reflected in their mental and physical development. And that is why people say that the child’s future is totally depended on their parents, teachers and atmosphere. So, it is very important for the parents to engage with the baby and play with him whenever and wherever he wants. 

4. Bath time

     

After he wakes up again, it is time to feed him and play with him. Then comes the very important task which is to make him take bath. This moment is very playful and full of fun for the baby as well as the mother. He likes to play with the water very much. So his mother, after doing all the necessities, allows him to play as much as he wants. In this process, on the one hand he gets relaxed after taking bath with hot water, whereas on the other hand he also gets tired by playing a lot with his legs doing cycling in the water. Thereby, he does not take much time to take a small nap again. This nap proves to be the best time for the mother as she can take some rest and have tike for herself. However, this nap does not last very long.

5. Evening walk

   

Babies are very energetic. They do not know the meaning of tiredness and exhaustion. They can just keep playing for the whole day. And, my baby does the same. Every time he wakes up, he needs milk to get refuelled and then play for as long as he wants. In the evening he goes out, can not speak but the mother understands by his reactions, to see other kids playing and people walking by his sides. In between, she has to make things ready for me as i go to gym. Then, he plays at home with his father until she cooks the dinner for us. Sometimes we eat together and sometimes one by one. Now it’s time for the baby to go for sleep, which again takes very much time of the mother. 

6. Reflection and Gratitude

     
 

Eventually, the day is over and she has some time. Before drifting off to sleep herself, she reminds of the day which was full of challenges, joy, love and laughter shared. She feels very positive to have a profound bond with her child and feels great power of nurturing him in a good and healthy way. In this moment, she talks about how confident she feels after doing all the tasks of the day while nurturing the baby. This is a great feeling that only parents can have. 

Since morning to night, weather it is playing, feeding, making him sleep or going out with him, she is fully engaged in activities of the baby and important tasks of the day. But, it is just a part of the life’s journey which is to be enjoyed and remembered. Making good moments with baby is what you remember afterwords and talk about with your partner. Sometimes you get tired and bored of things, but talking things at night before is what that gives you hope and strength to do the same thing tomorrow. 

Nurturing a baby is a beautiful journey which is to be cherished.