Sunday, May 9, 2010

A mom's heart from the time of pregnancy

There is no greater place for best comfort and courage for every blessed child but to his mother’s heart. From the time of pregnancy, a mom’s heart is rejoicing. No matter how strong the discomforts she may feel over the period of pregnancy, she maintains a good character and full of excitement to see her new born baby.

If every child realizes how a mother sacrifices from the time of conception until she sees her child had full grown up or to some mothers, until their last breath , they would see how happy or sad a mom’s heart. From the time she confirms that she is pregnant, she thinks of her baby’s brighter future. She wishes all the best things in life for her child. During the labour stage, when she almost can’t bear the pain, she would have rather choose to die just to give her baby an opportunity to live in this world but all the more she struggles for pain just to live with you and watch you as you grow old and as you take your journey. She celebrates your joys and achievements and she also feel much pain when you are in pain. But why there are some children who easily break their mothers' heart? I know there are some mothers who don’t know how to appreciate the joy of pregnancy and appreciate to have a child, but to those children who have a wonderful mom must be grateful and blessed because few children had ever see the heart of a good mom! Every child should give best love and respect to their parents, this mother’s day, how many children had greeted their moms? Have you find time to celebrate this day with her? Don’t ignore how worthy they are to have them in your life. Don’t wait for the time you can no longer see her smiling at you, the time you can no longer hear her calling your sweet name!

To all best mom of every child’s heart, I salute your good heart! Our gratefulness to have a wonderful mom is far beyond saying “I love you, mama!”

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Hubby's role during pregnancy

The sense of excitement and anticipation as you prepare for your baby’s arrival is something the father-to-be can experience, too. It is not easy to for them to cope with any changes over the nine months of pregnancy. But to the expectant mom, the role of their partner during pregnancy plays a very important role. The joy of pregnancy should be shared by both parents-to-be. Touching the baby through your tummy is a special way for your partner to communicate with the baby, but there are also plenty of practical ways your partner can share in the experience of pregnancy and labour.

Attending Antenatal Classes
It is very useful for the expectant father to attend classes with you. It aims to prepare both parents physically and mentally for labour and the arrival of the baby. It is also the time where your partner is being taught on how to support and encourage you most especially during the final stage of pregnancy. It is also where you are given a chance to meet other expectant parents in a social and supportive atmosphere.

Encouragement and Emotional Support
Pregnancy is a time when your partner can provide the encouragement and emotional support you need. It is indeed not so easy to cope with mood swings, food cravings and bearing all with whatever discomforts you. Now is his time to show how much he cares and loves you, how supportive and understanding he is when you started to change due to pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, you can expect him to chip in with a greater share of the household chores, and help to entertain your other children when you get tired.

Support during Labour
This is the time you will need much of his support emotionally and physically. The final stage of pregnancy is where the tense arises, during labour his support is of immense importance. Simply by being there with you during labour, he may guide you through breathing techniques while you are having contractions, and massage you back and encourage you to relax between contractions. That will be the most comfort you can have during this stage.

Planning Together
Pregnancy is the joint responsibility of both parents and any decisions made during this period should be jointly discussed. Stress during pregnancy is inevitable for both the expectant father and mother. No matter how uneasy and tiring at times the pregnancy period, you must both realize that you will have a new baby to share and love at the end of it.