Mothers Day is a great time to reflect on the process of becoming a mother. As we entertain thoughts of becoming pregnant and through out the pregnancy we deal with different issues related to parenting. Then the realization hits us, and we are mothers.

Here is what a group of women had to say about becoming mothers:

"It was the most wonderful feeling! All through the pregnancy I would wonder about what type of mother I would become, would be it be harder or easier than I had heard. All I can say was that it was so neat..." Laura, first baby 4 months old

"My mother and I had such a hard time growing up, I really dreaded having a girl. When the nurses said, ‘It's a girl." I actually found myself feeling a bit down, even after the labor and birth. Then I realized, I had the power to change and to have the relationship that I wanted, I didn't have to repeat my mother's mistakes." Pauline, first baby 3 years old, expecting second in October

"Be yourself!" Keitha, mother of five

"Parenting has been a challenge for me. I really thought a baby would fit nicely into my schedule. I quickly realized my schedule had to adjust to the baby as well. It's all a give and take. I love being a mother!" Georgia, first baby 16 months old

"It's such an awesome responsibility! Every single decision I make can possibly affect the rest of his life. Take mothering very seriously." Tanya, first child 9 months old

"Throw all the books away, they can't help you. It's true when they say that you have instincts. As a lawyer I knew about instincts and work, and I never saw myself as the ‘motherly' type. But hey, even I have the mothering touch, and if I can do it anyone can." Amanda, first children 23 months, due with her third in December

If you would like to add your thoughts, you can do so at our bulletin boards, under Reflections of Motherhood.

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