An informal survey of moms inquired: What is the best thing about being a mom? The toughest part of being a mom? The biggest surprise about being a mom?
Responses for the best thing ranged from being overwhelmed by the wholehearted and unconditional love of a child to seeing a 19-year-old son turn his life around.
In response to the toughest part, one mom shared that she never realized how selfish she was until she became a mom. Another shared the pain of watching her grown children make poor choices, while another lamented about never having two seconds to be by herself … even in the bathroom.
Being a mom has been touted as the best and the toughest job on the planet. You are responsible for the well-being of these little people who are depending on you to do everything. As one mom stated, this can be a very overwhelming job even when you are completely prepared and planned for being a mother. Diaper changes, midnight feedings, crying spells, unexpected trips to the hospital and teething can create stress and fatigue for the most mature mom.
Imagine being a teen and becoming a mother unexpectedly. At a time in life when your focus should be on getting an education and thinking about the future, you are focused on caring for your baby.