Having children is the most fulfilling event in our lives. After getting married, everybody's dream is to have a child. A child is the best gift God could ever give to a couple. A child that you can love, care and nurture. These little creatures are really the best thing a woman could ever have. But what does a full-time mom's daily routine?
All mom's alarm clock is our baby. Whenever we heard the crying sound, we hurriedly get up and check our babies. If it is feeding time, we'll have to feed them. Usually, during night time, babies ask for feeding 2-3 hours interval. Thus mom needs to be awake and feed the little one. Early in the morning, mom wakes up and checks the baby's diaper if it is full and changed it. Breakfast isn't really easy because sometimes babies cry during mom's eating time. Thus, mom ended up skipping the meal. After breakfast, mom needs to prepare things for the baby's bath time. Will check the temperature of the water. Not too hot, not too cold. Once done, it's baby's bath time! After taking a bath, mom will change the baby's clothes and make sure the baby is comfortable and well dry. After that, the baby will ask for feeding again. Mostly, after the feeding, the baby will fell asleep and then wakes up especially if the surrounding is too noisy and loud.
When the baby is asleep, mom can do the household chores like washing the dishes, washing the clothes, and the like. But when the baby is awake, the mom's duty is to keep the baby entertained and full. As a mom myself, whenever my baby is awake, I usually talk to her. Because, whenever I am talking to her, she'll give me the most beautiful smile that can ease all the tiredness felt during the day. I also play music for her to listen to. She loves it! In the afternoon, usually, the baby is a sleep, mom needs to do household chores because the husband is on his way home. Needs to prepare food for the table and made sure that the house is clean. But in between, whenever the baby is crying, mom needs to set everything aside and the full attention needs to be at the baby. Feeding, entertaining, and everything that can make the baby feel relaxed and happy. Then chores can be done. After dinner, mom needs to wash the dishes and clean all the mess before bedtime. During bedtime, the mom's full attention will be on the baby. Making sure the baby easily falls asleep and comfortable.
To the mommies out there reading this article, be proud of your self. You are strong! Being a full-time mom is the noblest job in the world. No income, just pure love and happiness taking care of the family. Nothing can ever replace a mother's love. Salute to all moms! Spread the virtual hugs to all moms.
Oh I wish you the best and for your children. May you have the courage to keep going on 🙏