As a mother of one, I have experienced the joys and challenges of pregnancy once before. But this time around, I have a new companion on this journey – my 7-year-old daughter. When I told her I was pregnant again, I didn’t expect how caring she would become. From that moment, my daughter turned into the most loving little guardian.
If I coughed lightly, she would rush over with wide eyes and ask “Mumma, are you okay?” I had to assure her again and again that a small cough was normal during pregnancy. Soon I realized that her love and care were a true blessing & I started loving her concern for me.
And somewhere I knew that I did something right in my parenting as she was learning the importance of empathy and compassion, and I was grateful for her support. I may not have seen her this side before but now, I can say, she is the most caring child a mother could ask for.
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But her attentiveness didn’t stop there. She began watching my every move very carefully. If I bent down to pick something up, she would approach me as fast as she can & say, “No, Mumma, don’t bend! Let me get that for you.” And if I even looked at something heavy to lift, she would sternly remind me not to because it could be dangerous.
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Part of me wanted to tell her not to worry so much since I knew how to be careful. But another part of me was loving her care so much & felt so warm and grateful for her concern. In her young mind, she deeply understood how precious the new life inside me was. She saw her role as protector, helper and cheerleader for this journey. And she was already a big sister.
What I thought would be an easy, relaxed pregnancy quickly became a team effort with my daughter playing a big part. Her constant caring made sure I put my health and the baby’s health first.
Her caring wasn’t just for me – it extended to the tiny baby growing inside too. She would bend down, give my belly gentle kisses and whisper loving words to her future sibling. I’ve never seen a bond so pure as theirs from the very start.
In the years ahead, I know their relationship may get into WWF world sometimes like all siblings, LOL!. But I’ll forever hold the memories of those first tender moments in my heart. The journey to meet her new brother or sister has been ours together, side-by-side, united in love that goes beyond age. I’m so lucky to be their mom & I am extremely lucky to get this beautiful and caring daughter.
Now I know that whatever challenges may arise, we’ll face them together. As we await the next chapter in our family’s story, I am satisfied and happy to know that our journey is guided by love and this love will be enough to spend our whole life together.
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