by Luana

Created on: April 10, 2010   Last Updated: April 11, 2010

Motherhood  begins from the conception of a child in my opinion and 'usually' will continue until you die.

However there are different stages of this wonderful privilege that entail difficulties, pleasures, surprises and triumphs. Through each stage one must find ways to enjoy that particular stage maximally since when they would have passed from one stage to the next there is no reversal of stages and regret often steps in with the common lament " Why didn't I do more with these children when I had the chance?

Stage 1. Pregnancy -The Entrance to Motherhood /Pampering Stage.  

Enjoy all the attention you receive from Dad and family members. It is the best time to relax, eat healthy but get away with fun foods and no one will criticise your weight gain. Become familiar with your little one in the womb ,Speak to baby ,listen to music, pray for all things to work out during pregnancy and labour. Leisurely Organise baby shopping,  hospital appointments, final vacation Alone with Dad and work related issues.  This can be one of the best times in a woman's life -the Entrance.     

Stage 2. Infancy   - Practise being Peaceful and Calm

All babies are so cute, smiley and cuddly. They can make you forget all the difficulties even if it is just for minutes. So do just that sleep and cuddle as much as you can. Smile with them, sing with them, read with them  and enjoy as much as possible this quiet time in their lives. Take the time to observe all the new things that baby learns daily. Journal, if possible video all the new happenings such as first smile,first turnover, bicycling movements since you forget them quite quickly as they grow and will not be able to catch it again.  Photographs are a must these become 'heirlooms' and make great gifts for those same children later in life.

Stage 3.  Toddler/School Age. / Interactive Stage- Excitingly Learn new things with them

Children are now talking,walking and actively learning. This impressionable stage is difficult for mothers since children are now full of energy and ready to get invovled. This is exactly what makes it so Exciting and spurs one(mother) to learn new things along the way  .

Play with them -Tv games, board games, retro out door games (my daughter and

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