There are many stories I could share about what motherhood means to me. As a new mother myself, I have had a chance to reflect on what it means to be a mother as well as see my mother and other mothers in a new light.
My husband and I had been living in Singapore for 2 years when our son was born last October. With no family here in Singapore, I was a bit worried about embarking on this fabulous adventure without the support of family. My mother died of breast cancer when I was 21. My Mother-in-Law (and Father-in-Law too!) flew from Portugal to Singapore to be with us for the birth of our son Tiago. Having my Mother-in-Law here for two weeks before the birth and the first two weeks of Tiago's life made a world of difference! She put her life on hold for 1 month to be here for her son, her new grandson and her daughter-in-law and that to me is what being a great mother is all about. She was there for us when we needed her most and Tiago was able to come into this world surrounded not only by his parents' love but that of his grandparents as well.
Alexandra Dziuba
My husband and I had been living in Singapore for 2 years when our son was born last October. With no family here in Singapore, I was a bit worried about embarking on this fabulous adventure without the support of family. My mother died of breast cancer when I was 21. My Mother-in-Law (and Father-in-Law too!) flew from Portugal to Singapore to be with us for the birth of our son Tiago. Having my Mother-in-Law here for two weeks before the birth and the first two weeks of Tiago's life made a world of difference! She put her life on hold for 1 month to be here for her son, her new grandson and her daughter-in-law and that to me is what being a great mother is all about. She was there for us when we needed her most and Tiago was able to come into this world surrounded not only by his parents' love but that of his grandparents as well.
Alexandra Dziuba
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