Motherhood- you have to experience it to understand

I just become a mother in March this year, when I gave birth to my little boy. Prior to my pregnancy, I never understand why my mum is willing to sacrifice so much for my brother and me. Whatever that she does, we are always the core consideration factor. Whenever I ask her why, she will always say that ".....when you have your own child, you will understand why."

I suffered a miscarriage about two years ago and when I know that I am pregnant again, I am overjoyed. However, I have to make a decision as to whether to quit my job or to risk suffering a miscarriage again as I am required to stay on bed for the initial few months as the baby is unstable. After some thoughts I have decided to leave my work and concentrate resting at home, without stress, during my pregnancy period. A tough decision as I enjoyed what I am doing at work and looking at the living costs in Singapore, it is streneous to have only one person supporting the family. During the whole 9-months, I always have mixed feelings when I need to visit my gynae - I look forward to "see" my baby during the ultrasound scans but also fear that the doctor might not be able to detect my baby's heartbeat and announce to me that I have lost my baby. After 9-months, my little boy has finally arrived. Just looking at him gives me the reassurance that what I have done is right. Now I finally understand why my mum is willing to sacrifice anything for her babies as this is something that I am willing to do as well. It is also through this baby that I begin to appreciate my mum even more.

I would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.

name: Emily Soo