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[healing-a-cell]

Part 2 of Inheritance. English Ver.

The Jersey

Coincidentally after having that thought, I witnessed a group of people celebrating the triumph of their soccer team. They all had the jersey of the team. Adults, kids, men, and women, they all had the shirts. There was even a dog that also had the jersey on. 

How? Since young we put on the jerseys of the team they should support. We raise them on the same religion that our families have followed for generations, sometimes only knowing little or nothing of it. 

The music they hear in the house…

Their political party…

Oh and our tendency to create “mini us”.

The rockers with their black leather jackets with their mini rockers who hold their hands. 

The cowboys and their little cowboys. 

The fashionistas with their little ladies that dress like women.

But, giving them a jersey or trying to make them look like us isn’t as serious as passing down our fears, or mental limitations, our superstitions, etc. 

“You aren’t going to make it in that”, “I don’t think you can”, “That’s too hard”. These and so many more phrases that we tell our kids. It’d be great if it didn’t influence them, but as parents our influence is huge. 

There exists that period in their childhood where we are their heroes, and “if my dad says it’s not possible, it’s because it’s not.” That is the thought of a kid who still doesn’t understand how much potential he truly has, but because of instincts he follows the examples of his parents. 

How to SAVE my kids from being my parents' kids?

Full life for everyone. Remember that no one is born knowing, we can all learn a little everyday. 

Part 3 of Inheritance coming tomorrow. 

[healthcareprovider788]

Welcome to Motherhood! ❤️ Here's Some Advice:

Embrace the chaos: Things won't always go according to plan, and that's okay.

Ask for help: Don't hesitate to ask for help from family, friends, or your partner.

Prioritize self-care: Even small acts of self-care, like a warm bath or a short walk, can make a big difference.

Trust your instincts: You know your baby best.

Be patient with yourself: Motherhood is a learning curve.

Celebrate the small victories: Every milestone, no matter how small, is worth celebrating.

Find your support system: Connect with other moms for support, advice, and camaraderie.

Remember, you're doing an amazing job!

[almost40ffs]

Once upon a time, my momma warned me about men like you. Once they get a taste, they think they own you.

🤣 It ain't just men, momma but I get it.

[thebloopixie]

If you hate what you do, do what you love !!!

[chenelno1]

This is such great advice. I wrote a song called Need More Time about overwhelmed parents and this is another reminder that a happy parent contributes to a happy family.

#chenelno1 #momadvice #goodadvice #NeedMoreTime #countryrockmusic #takecareofyourself

[travelisthecure]

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[fullcravings]

Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

[thecitymama]

Motherhood.

...is interesting, rewarding, painful, emotional, embarrassing, amazing, loving, crazy, draining, confusing, and I could probably continue for 10 minutes.

I've been a mom for about two weeks now and I can honestly say it is quite the ride. I've laughed, cried, cried while laughing, and laughed because I was crying. Its very confusing. The highs are high and the lows.. Well, low.

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I started the previous draft when I had been a mom for just two weeks. Reading this now just brings me back to that time and reminds me just how much of a whirlwind these last 5months have been.

Yes, motherhood is all those things I mentioned but all in all.. he makes it absolutely awesome. My kid has a pretty dope personality. He's happy almost all the time unless he's hungry, then he's just plain hangry. You wanna be upset sometimes because he's fighting his sleep or spit up on a shirt you JUST laundered or had a blowout diaper on the BED and now you gotta change what used to be fresh sheets; but you just can't. One look at that tiny little face that so much resembles my husband and it makes it all worth it. We still can't believe that we made such a perfect little human. I'm so incredibly grateful that I am his mama. 🥰

This time has also shown me a lot about myself and my relationship with my husband. I've learned that I in fact can do a lot on my own but it doesn't make me weak to ask for help. I've learned that my husband and I make a great team and we are constantly there for each other, no matter how tired either of us may be. I've learned to appreciate my husband as a father, and how much sexier it makes him. I've learned to be exponentially more patient with both my husband and my son. And somehow I've become less patient with others; I have no time for things that do not serve me. #sorrynotsorry

I've learned that people will show you if they're there for you - believe them when they do. The pandemic made things so weird for everyone. Everyone became distant, myself included, detached almost; we were all dealing with such unique situations as a whole that it was such a unique time in history and we just didn't know how to be. We were forced to distance ourselves from friends and family alike, while needing each other even more. We became scared of being in crowds and amongst others altogether; living in an actual nightmare at times with the president from hell.

It's now a year later and we are still going through some of the struggles that this pandemic has brought upon us. My family has recently been affected and its a very real and scary situation. My strength as a person, woman, and mom has been recently tested and I am surprised at how well I am dealing. I think as a mom you give yourself certain moments to freak out then you're like, "ok, get it together, this tiny human is counting on you." It can get overwhelming but to be honest motherhood feels so natural to me that its almost like second nature. I'm grateful that my own mother showed me the perfect example of what an awesome mother can be.

It's a common misconception that women have to be martyrs in order to be good mothers. That should stop now. Yes, there's a lot that you need to compromise in order to create an environment where your child can thrive and be happy in, that doesn't mean that you can't also be happy and enjoy it. There's going to be times where you get frustrated or are tired and don't want to deal, but seeing that little face look up at you in awe and smile literally makes it all worth it. Yes, its hard and draining, and you devote 90% of your time to worrying about them - but there should be balance. You CAN shower, shave, dye your hair, and get made up without feeling guilty. You also realize that they are brand new to this world, they have no idea what they're doing here, they just live in the moment. Its fascinating watching them learn through curiosity and explore the world with fresh eyes. We can learn so much from them if we just stop for a second and pay attention.

Until next time.. Over and Out. ✌🏼

[dadrobot]

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[healing-a-cell]

Part 1 of Inheritance. English Ver.

The Red Rice

I’m not very good at cooking, I can admit that, but I also don’t think I'm the worst cook in the world. However, red rice was my nemesis for many years. It’s only this last year that I can say that I have constantly been able to make rice with the right consistency. It’s not mushy and it’s not over cooked, it’s not undercooked, and it’s not burned! I think that it comes out acceptable.

As a mother it occurred to me that it was time to pass on my “culinary talents” to my daughter, now that she’s old enough for these “challenges”. 

First I told her about all the challenges I faced when it came to making rice, which tasted good…according to me. After that I told her not to worry if the rice didn’t come out good on her first try since red rice wasn’t the easiest to cook. 

The first time she cooked it it came out great, and I had the gall to say that it might’ve been beginners' luck, and asked her if she thought she would be able to replicate, what to me was a feat. The second time was even better than the first.

I had a moment of realization, I had talked to her about my experience and my own limitations, and luckily she ignored it and she did a good job cooking the red rice. But what if she hadn’t? What would have happened if after hearing all my anecdotes she would have given up before even trying? This made me remember the following quote from Friedrich Nietzsche:

“How to save my kids from being my parents' kids?”

Full life for everyone. Remember that no one is born knowing, we can all learn a little everyday. 

Part 2 of Inheritance coming tomorrow. 

[healthcareprovider788]

💙 How to Be a Good Boy Mom 💙

Being a boy mom is a special and rewarding journey! Here’s how you can nurture, guide, and support your son every step of the way:

Embrace His Energy: Boys are often full of energy and curiosity! Encourage his adventurous spirit and allow him to explore safely. 🏃‍♂️✨

Be a Role Model: Show him how to treat others with respect, kindness, and empathy. Lead by example! 🤝❤️

Create Special Memories: Spend quality time together doing activities he loves �� sports, art, or even just playing games. 🎨⚽

Encourage Emotional Expression: Let him know it’s okay to talk about his feelings, and teach him that expressing emotions is a sign of strength. 💬💪

Build a Strong Bond: Connect with him on a deep level, whether it's through bedtime stories, heart-to-heart talks, or shared hobbies. 💞

Being a boy mom means being a loving, supportive guide through all his milestones. You've got this! 🙌💙

[mumstheword128]

[babygirl-0202]

So I need help.. I can’t handle this morning sickness. It’s super bad. Before I was pregnant I always had motion sickness. But now it’s twice as bad and I can’t eat or keep anything down at all if I try. I’m throwing up every hour. I tried the oil and the wrist bands but it don’t seem to work for me. Any other suggestions?

[moniqueyelias]

[pipingthot]

MOODS

Today I have been much more moody than normal. Not in an outwardly negative way but very weepy, paranoid I'm bothering people, and just, in general, wanting to be at home in bed... I feel like I could be pregnant but we are not actively trying mostly because my fiance wants to wait until after the wedding (about 3 weeks). I’m completely fine with it but a little worried that I could be pregnant. This would be my second cycle off birth control so I feel like this could just be PMS but due to my endometriosis, I’ve been on birth control non-stop since 2011 after I had my first surgery for it so I’m still getting used to the hormones and ups and downs of a normal cycle. 

I think my biggest concern isn’t that I’m pregnant, but being pregnant before my significant other is ready. He knows I am not on my birth control and I warn him when I ovulate. Just very nerve-racking honestly. This PMS has me overthinking everything... I’ve welcome advice on how to cool off and chill out... I feel like my emotions are annoying others and I really don't mean it...