At what point does a woman become a mom? At conception? At birth? Some even said when their child first calls them 'mom'...what do you think??
2007-02-22 00:30:17 · 9 answers · asked by avishtevi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
For me, the reality of being a mom didn't sink in until my daughter was home. The first few days I was still kind of in amazement. I think it really sunk in, about a week later, when I was sleep deprived and the baby wouldn't go to sleep. That's when it hit me, that no matter how tired I was, I had to take care of her, because I was her MOM!
2007-02-22 00:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Queen of Cards. As soon as you start making decisions that include the "two" of you, Then you are a mum/mom.
I couldnt help but smile at your question though, I used to put my hands on belly when I was just a few weeks pregnant and think how amazing it was I'd been blessed to be a mum. The reality REALLY sets in when you have given birth and you hold your baby for the first time. Your whole outlook on life changes. Your priorities are all of a sudden re-arranged and you know you will do anything to keep your baby safe and loved.
Being a mom is amazing.
2007-02-22 02:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you become a mom at conception. At that point you have to start living your life for the well being of your child. I will say though, that I didn't feel like a mom until my daughter was 2 weeks old. I took care of her and cuddled her, but it just seemed surreal at first. Being a mom has been the best ride of my life.
2007-02-22 00:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You become a mom as soon as you KNOW you're going to become a mom. You can't be a mom if you don't know you're pregnant - otherwise you'd have to walk around your whole adult life thinking "Well, maybe I'm a mom". Once you know, you become responsible for all the decisions and actions you take, but you can't be responsible if you didn't know you were making decisions for two.
2007-02-22 00:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by Queen of Cards 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I found out I was pregnant I felt like a Mom, because I have a lot more to deal with than before as far as the baby. I need to take care of myself and sleep better and think about him before me...sounds like a mom!
2007-02-22 02:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BEFORE conception - I think all women have a natural instinct that makes them mothers. I loved my child before I knew he existed. I also want to adopt someday, and I already love that child - even though she may not exist yet.
2007-02-22 00:51:43 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At conception, or adoption- don't forget adoptive mothers are every bit as much a mother as someone who gives birth.
2007-02-22 00:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Simply_Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me. I was a mom when I found out I was pregnant. But I think that it really "sank in" when I held my oldest in my arms for the first time. It was kind of like "wow, this is REAL" KWIM?
2007-02-22 06:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by totsandtwins04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-22 00:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by tearsofmephisto 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋