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Motherhood in Kenya: Why I Quit my Job to Become a Stay-at-Home-Mom

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Betty, with one of her sons.

Working moms, have you ever thought of quitting your job to become a stay-at-home mom? If yes, what holds you back from making that decision? And if you did indeed make the decision, what has your experience been like? Well, today on Mummy Tales, we hear from BETTY ACHIENG, a mother of two who made the decision to stay at home and raise her children. Read her story.

“Growing up, my dream had always been to be a stay home mom so when I found out I was pregnant, I knew that dream would be real one day. Fortunately, my contract with the engineering company I was working in as a civil engineer ended just weeks to my due date.

After giving birth, at 26 years of age, I never bothered to look for an 8am-5pm job again. I felt a sense of peace as finally, I could say I was where I wanted to be.

Life as a Stay-at-Home-Mom

Not long after, we were blessed with our second son. I didn’t have any house help or nanny so I did everything around the house, except for days when I would get a ‘mama fua’ at least once a month. I must say there were days when I felt lonely and depressed because handling two kids below two years of age all day long and come evening, I had to be a wife wasn’t easy.

So that entire journey was a bit hard but since I had to be strong, I sucked it in. But the experience somewhat drained me because I stopped taking care of how I looked.

And somehow, I become so insecure.

At some point, I felt I needed to go back to work and make something of my life. In that season I felt so less of myself -I was a mother but deep inside I felt empty and lost.

So when an opportunity to get back to work arose, I ran with it.

I returned to employment after 2 years and 6 months of being a stay-at-home-mom. I got a job as a Personal Assistant to an Ophthalmic Medical Director.

I however didn’t know that this place I was running from (being a stay home mom) was where I belonged; where my purpose lay and where I get to be the woman God created me to be.

Becoming a Stay-at-Home-Mom Again

Barely four months into my new job, I resigned. This is because I felt that the sacrifice I was making was not worth it.

My children were most active during the day between 8am-3pm and yet those are the hours that I was away at work. Being away that time was not a sacrifice worth taking, so my husband and I agreed that it was better for me to stay at home. In addition, as a family, our desire has always been to raise our kids with Godly values, and we agreed that I was better placed to handle that.

Lessons I’m Learning as a Stay-at-Home-Mom

  • There are days when you will feel lonely, when being out of the house will feel great. During such moments, get time to go out, get a baby sitter and just take a break
  • Motherhood is a job too and it takes one’s time and energy. It is also a life school where you learn new things each day
  • Lastly, pray as much as you can. As women we are life-givers, do speak life to your kids, to your marriage (if you are married) and pray for strength daily.” -END

And that’s Betty’s story. You can read more of her writing on her blog here. Would you like to share your story as well, if you’re a stay-at-home mom? Or if you deep down in your heart desire to become a stay-at-home mom but you can’t? What holds you back? You can send me your story on maryanne@mummytales.com

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“It Took Almost 9 years to Discover what was Ailing Me” -Elsie Wandera

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hi friends, today I’m re-sharing the sentiments of one of my friends – Elsie Wandera, who I have previously written about here. Read her message below.

“Hi, my name is Elsie Wandera-Odhiambo and I’m the Founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya. I’ve had 3 surgeries to-date since I was first diagnosed with #Endometriosis. I remember I was 26 years-old and it took almost 9 years to discover what was ailing me and give it a name.

Read: “Severe Pain has Been my Normal for 20 Years”- Elsie Wandera’s Story

It always felt, and still feels like a punishment going through the hormone therapy, the pain medication every month. The first 8 months of my marriage has not been easy but I thank God for a supportive husband.

I think the worst is having to explain my condition to everyone to understand or even believe me. In 2014, I chose to #EndTheSilence and ensure my story was heard and represent the Kenyan women who suffer in silence. The Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya (EFK) was born through my pain… I say it’s all worth it because one day someone will find a cure and in the process I know many women feel that they are not alone as they read the other stories from the women in our support group.

I encourage women to share their endometriosis journey and use the hashtags #1in10 #SpreadTheYellow #EndTheSilence 

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House Helps in Kenya: I Offered to Educate our House Help, but it Didn’t Go as Expected

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hi friends! So there’s a time I asked this question on my Twitter (@MummyTales):

“Would you assist your house girl to pursue her studies?”

Let me pick out one of the responses that was shared by one mom. She said:

“The time I offered to educate our house girl was right after I undergone a difficult experience; my second miscarriage. We had employed her so that she would help me with the house chores as my pregnancy grew, and so that she could also help after baby came. But now with the sad loss of my pregnancy, we really didn’t need her services anymore -as such.

Since we didn’t want to leave her ‘just like that’, we asked her if she wanted to go back to school.

She said yes.

She had not proceeded beyond primary school after she sat for her KCPE. So, based on what she informed us were her KCPE marks, we then called in a few favors and got her a place in a secondary school.

Assured of a spot in the school, we then asked her to return home (shaggz) to fetch her documents which were needed for her registration and admission into the new school.

We thought all was going well.

But apparently not.

To cut the long story short, we discovered that she had lied about her KCPE results. Her grades were not what she had told us. In disbelief, we even called KNEC to confirm.

Also, it turns out that she had lied to us that she wanted to return to school. She wasn’t interested in pursuing her studies at all.

In fact, we came to discover that she had told us other lies about so many other issues.

We just had to let her go.

What we Learned from this Experience  

What I can say is that unless someone wants to do something, you cannot force it on them. In this case, we thought it would have been a good idea for the girl to pursue her studies (because we understand the value of education) but evidently, she didn’t share the same thoughts. We weren’t on the same page.

Her going back to school was what we thought was good for her, but she didn’t want it for herself.

What I would advise moms who would wish to assist their house girls pursue an education is that the idea has to come from the girl herself. She has to want it. When the thought is from her, the desire to learn and excel will be there and she will do whatever it takes to achieve her goal. She will find time to balance between working in your home, going to school and studying. I’ve seen other house girls do this with the help of supportive employers, and it all worked well for all.” END.

You may also be interested in the story of Martha who has had the same house girl for 13 years. What has she been doing right? She shares it all in the video below:

 

And that is this mom’s experience. How about you? Have you had such an experience? How did that go? Or would you offer your house girl that opportunity? Share in the comments section below, we would to hear from you.

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How to Cook a Tasty Ndengu (Green Grams) Stew

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hello friends, today we’ll get into the kitchen, and the person taking us to the kitchen is my fellow writer, mom and friend -Tricia Wanjala. Tricia is also a natural hair enthusiast – you may know her from the group ‘Tricia’s Naturals’ on Facebook. And she’s a great cook too! So today, Tricia, a mother of one, shares this tasty Ndengu stew recipe with us. Take notes and give it a try ?. And if you too have a recipe you’d like to share with other readers, you can email it to me: maryanne@mummytales.com

 Ingredients

  • Ndengu 1 small bag
  • 3 large onions finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 finger ginger
  • Cooking oil
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 medium sized carrot (optional)
  • Chicken stock cube (optional)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp Thai fish sauce (optional)
  • Dhania

Method 

  • Soak the ndengu for minimum 1 hour, then boil until very soft. Discard any remaining water
  • Fry onions until caramelized (medium brown)
  • Add ginger and garlic
  • Add finely grated/mashed tomatoes
  • After tomatoes begin to turn dark red, add finely grated carrot
  • Once carrot is soft and the tomato mixture is done, add in coconut milk and seasoning/cube
  • Stir well and add the well drained ndengu
  • Stir and cook until well-coated with the sauce
  • When it starts to stick a little, add in boiling water until it reaches your desired thickness
  • Simmer for a few more minutes and add finely chopped dhania/parsley
  • Check seasoning and serve.
Tricia Wanjala

So that’s Tricia’s (pictured) tasty ndengu stew recipe – I hope you’ll get to try it out. What will you accompany the ndengu stew with?

Also Read: How to Make Omena

In my house, one of the favorite accompaniment for ndengu stew is chapati’s. We all love that combination. Rice also is a good accompaniment.

I know there are some people who love having ndengu with ugali, and I recently discovered that some people love their ndengu with spaghetti! 🙂

Also see interesting videos below:

Mummy Tales is all about empowering readers on different aspects of maternal and newborn health, as well as various issues surrounding motherhood and women. Read more motherhood experiences of Kenyan moms here. Connect with Mummy Tales on: YOUTUBE l FACEBOOK l INSTAGRAM l TWITTER 

Symptoms to Look Out For In Your Menstrual Cycle That Could Indicate a Health Issue

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hey ladies, when should you worry about your period? When it comes to the menstrual cycle, every woman has her own experience, and she knows what’s typically ‘normal’ for her. However, when that ‘normal’ begins to change, it’s a good idea for her to see a medic -just in case.

Sometimes it may not be anything to worry about, sometimes it could signal an underlying health issue. In this video, I highlight some of the symptoms that you should look out for, that should prompt you to see a doctor. This is helpful information for you to have with your young daughter or niece as you talk about periods and growing up… or you could even discuss with your friends, colleagues etc.

Watch the video below:

You may also like:

How to Calculate Safe Days to Avoid Pregnancy

Mummy Tales is all about empowering readers on different aspects of maternal and newborn health, as well as various issues surrounding motherhood and women. Read more motherhood experiences of Kenyan moms here. Connect with Mummy Tales on: YOUTUBE l FACEBOOK l INSTAGRAM l TWITTER 

 

Motherhood in Kenya: How I’m Making Childhood Memories for my Kids with Family Movie Nights

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hello moms, how are you making memories for your children? Those moments that are so special and will forever be etched in their memories? For example, it could be something fun that you do on a regular basis, an activity that the kids get so excited about and look forward to; moments that they will always remember and dearly cherish in their hearts as they grow? Have you set any such tradition?

Well, today I feature one such mom –MARY ONGUKO-WANYONYI, who has deliberately set aside Friday night as the time to lay back and watch movies with her family. An IT Specialist, Mary is a wife and mother of three: 10-year-old Serena, 7-year-old Baraka, and 1-year-old Taraji. If you’re looking for ideas about how to make special memories for your children by for example setting up a family tradition in your home, then draw inspiration from Mary’s story below.

Mummy Tales: Hi Mary, when did you start the ‘movie night’ tradition in your home?

Mary: I started it sometime in 2016 just after my husband started working out of town. Because of this, my date nights with him decreased. But then, every challenge comes with an opportunity… right? I had to make good of the extra time, and what better way to spend it than with my children?

About the specific idea of movie nights, weekdays are very rushed in my home and I needed a way to unwind / end the week together with the kids while throwing caution to the wind. That’s how I came up with the idea of doing one late night with the kids. It was also an avenue to ‘pick’ their minds on their views about different aspects of life as we relate to the movie characters / theme.

Mummy Tales: When do you do the movie nights?

Mary: The movie nights are normally done on Friday nights right after dinner (8pm). However, on the Friday evenings that I sometimes find myself engaged, we end up having the movie night on Saturday night.

Mummy Tales: How do you make the movie nights something that the kids (and you) look forward to?

Mary: We begin by setting up the living room by making it have that feeling of warmth, comfort and relaxation. We do this by having throw pillows, warm blankies and shawls at hand. The kids and I also prepare popcorns together (I’m yet to learn how to make flavored popcorns – my daughter’s favorite flavor is caramel). We also have our snacks such as crisps, pizza and ice cream, as mummy gets to sip her glass of wine. We also dim the lights in the living room and have our movie theater right at home in the coziest atmosphere.

Mummy Tales: What types of movies/series do you watch? Who selects?

Mary: We all get to pick the movies. The kids suggest movies that they would like to watch. In most cases, they have heard about these movies from their friends. I also google movies for them and offer them as suggestions. We mostly watch animated comedy movies.

Mummy Tales: What have you seen as the benefits of having movie nights in your home?

We have bonded quite a lot as we get to talk and talk and talk. The kids open up about what happened in school or at home, who did what and who said what. I have found it to be a great way to bond and basically catch up after a long week. It’s also a way to keep my now 10-year-old daughter off her cellphone and the internet 🙂 .

Mummy Tales: Thanks Mary for sharing your story!

So that’s Mary’s story. Do you have the tradition of movie nights in your home? On which days do you do it, and how do you make it fun and exciting?

Personally, my sons and I love watching movies and series (and sometimes documentaries) together on easy Sunday afternoons when we’re on ‘chill mode’. I’m subscribed to Showmax (with whom I’ve partnered in this post), so there’s lots for us to choose from. And just like Mary, I have found it to be a good bonding time for us and even more than that -it’s a great way for making special childhood memories for them.

So moms, if movie time is a favorite in your home and you’re thinking of what to watch next, or if you’re thinking of starting the tradition of movie nights in your home with your lovely family, then I suggest you try out Showmax, which has a great collection of premium movies and series for you and the kids. You just need to pay Sh250 via MPESA and you get to watch Showmax for three good months. To to get Showmax for Sh250, click on this link.

I hope watching movies and series is a family tradition you can develop for your family too, as you create those special childhood memories. Thanks for reading 🙂

You May Also Like to Read:

5 TV Shows you’ll Definitely Enjoy Watching During your Mommy ‘Me-Time’

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Motherhood in Kenya: “Celebrating my Rainbow Baby’s Third Birthday” –Kendi’s Story

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Hello friends, hope you are well. Now, the more women I interact with, the more I discover the untold stories that we carry with us –more so those related our various pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood experiences.

I have particularly become more aware of the hundreds of women who have lost their babies through miscarriages, difficult labor, still births, or within the first few hours, days, weeks or years of birth. Some go through their pain silently, while others choose to share their stories.

See Also: I Lost my Baby at 37 Weeks Pregnant. This is What Happened” –June Muli’s Story

Today, I share the story of one such mom; 24-year-old Kendi Kathurima. In January 2016, Kendi, then 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted at hospital with reduced foetal movement. She was filled with worry –and rightfully so, because just two years before in 2014, she had lost her baby under similar circumstances -results of reduced foetal movement. She remembers:

“As I lay there in my hospital bed, I was overwhelmed with so much fear due to my previous loss. I desperately prayed that God would save my baby this time round. And He indeed answered my prayer for at exactly 4.00pm, I gave birth to my beautiful rainbow baby princess Clare. I could not contain my joy when I heard her give her first yell, and was so grateful as I held her in my arms after all the worry and uncertainty.”

As Kendi celebrates her daughter’s third birthday this January, she also recalls an unfortunate experience she went through after she lost her first baby.

“The day after I returned home without a baby in my arms, my neighbour, who was nursing her three-month old baby told me that I was a bad omen. She warned me against going anywhere near her baby. Her words stung me so bad, I just ran to my room and locked myself in there as I cried.

I asked God why He had let my baby die, and prayed that He would one day turn my tears of pain into tears of joy. And He answered my prayers two years later when he blessed me with baby Clare.

Happy and beautiful mom 🙂 Kendi Kathurima

Clare is a blessing as she completely changed my life from bitterness to love. As I celebrate her third birthday this month, I celebrate it with so much happiness.

As women, I urge us to be more understanding of other people’s circumstances and stop being judgmental. We should lift each other up instead of pulling each other down. Let’s be watchful of what we say because words can hurt so bad.

I would also like to encourage a woman who is feeling down after losing a child by letting her know that she still can become a mom again. I am a living testimony of this, so don’t give up hope,” she concludes.

Thank you Kendi for sharing your story. Do you have an experience you’d like to share with other women and moms? You can write to me at maryanne@mummytales.com

Read Previous Post: 5 TV Shows you’ll Definitely Enjoy Watching During your Mommy ‘Me-Time’

You May Also Like to Read:

“The Stitch in Time that Prevented my Miscarriage” – Selina Ojwang’s Story

“How I Survived Pre-eclampsia” –Helen Njoroge’s Story

 Thanks for stopping by Mummy Tales and I wish you a lovely day.

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5 TV Shows you’ll Definitely Enjoy Watching During your Mommy ‘Me-Time’

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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*Look out for a giveaway at the end of this post*. Hi ladies, how do you relax as a mom? How do you like to enjoy those moments when you’re able to catch a break – away from the demands of daily living? Or perhaps I should be asking – do you ever get any ‘me time’ at any point of the day, week, month or year?

Let me give my experience. When my sons were younger, I hardly ever had any ‘me time’ as such. In fact, there were times I didn’t even know what date or day of the week of the year it was, whether we were in the first half of the year or we had already moved into the second half!

But now that my boys are older (5 and 7 years), I’m glad that I get some regular and well-deserved rest and recuperation moments 🙂 . I usually have my ‘me time’ at the end of the day when the kids are in bed, and on random moments over the weekends and the holidays.

So what do I usually get up to during those moments? I either read a novel or I catch an episode or two of my favorite TV series. Today, I’ll be sharing with you some of the series’ that I’ve enjoyed watching –all of which I’ve watched on Showmax (with whom I’ve partnered in this post). I’m sure they are shows that you’ll love too.

Successful TV news anchor Mary Jane Paul doing what she does best 🙂
  1. Being Mary Jane

In my own admission, I’m yet to find a series that tops this one. I absolutely loved this show and its one that I can watch over and over and over again. It follows the personal and professional life of Mary Jane Paul (played by Gabrielle Union) who is a successful TV news anchor.

Mary Jane portrays the life experiences that so many women have gone through, are going through, or will at some point go through. It’s a very interesting show about love, family, girlfriends, friendships, trust, betrayals and career pursuits among other.

Being Mary Jane is a show that I highly recommend that you watch during your ‘me time’. You’ll love it! All 4 seasons are available on Showmax here.

Power, wealth, scandals… and the ladies who have to clean up the mess.

2. Devious Maids

Now, now now, this is yet another show that I thoroughly enjoyed watching. It’s about employers, their scandalous lives and secrets they hold –skeletons in the closet that the maids know every single detail about – sometimes even much more than those they work for. They have all the tea about it!

And the good thing is that amidst all the scandals, affairs, dramatic twists, turns and all manner of cover-ups in these homes, the show has plenty of hilarious moments in it. I loved all the episodes in this show, and I’m sure you’ll thoroughly enjoy it too. You can catch Seasons 1 – 4 on Showmax here.

3. Luther

This is a crime drama starring John Luther (played by Idris Elba) who captivates with his excellent delivery on his role as a Detective Chief Inspector. I enjoy the thrill of crime dramas; trying to understand how their criminal minds operate and how they think they are so smart only to get nabbed. I love it when they get nabbed lol, and John Luther is so good at that (and dramatic at it).

I watched Luther just a few weeks ago during the December festive season and I was so enthralled by it (even though I kept wondering why John Luther wore the same clothes all through – which I later on got to understand why he does so). I recommend that you watch it too. You can catch Seasons 1 – 4 on Showmax here.

All I can say is “McDreamy” 🙂

4. Grey’s Anatomy

Whoooaaa, where now do I start with this one? If there’s ever a medical drama that has been well-produced, this is it. Grey’s Anatomy is a show about women’s stories – stories of careers, love, friendships and all the ups and downs that life brings along. Basically our experiences.

Me let me tell you – I have cried with Dr. Meredith Grey, I’ve been happy with her, mad at her, handled difficult situations with her, mourned with her, empathized with her and all other range of emotions. Her and other characters on the show bring out the entire spectrum of sentiments that ever existed in this world. It’s a show that will be every minute worth your while. You can catch Seasons 1 – 13 of Grey’s Anatomy here.

A scene from Game of Thrones

5. Game of Thrones

Ofcourse, I imagine that you’ve heard about Game of Thrones, or #GoT as it’s referred to. Everybody who has watched it has rave reviews about it-  saying that it’s all that and more, and it’s on the basis of that that I’m recommending it. GoT is on my watchlist and I’ll definitely be watching it once I’m done with the current series that I’m watching (Line of Duty -another crime drama/thriller).

By the way I’m the kind of person who cannot start watching a new series until I’ve completed the one I was previously watching. If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, let me know your review of it in the comments section below. In the meantime, you can catch Seasons 1 – 7 of #GoT here.

Giveaway!

I have three Showmax vouchers that I’m giving away to three different readers. With this voucher, you’ll be able to watch plenty of series, movies and documentaries available on Showmax over a period of three months. To enter, comment down below on the series that you’d like to watch among those that I’ve mentioned above, or if you’ve watched any of them, comment on the one you liked most and what you liked about it. Winner will be selected randomly.

Get Showmax Today

For just Sh250 paid via MPESA, you can get a three-month subscription to Showmax and get to enjoy the wide selection of movies and series. To do so, click on this link Showmax.com/mpesa

Thanks for reading!

Motherhood in Kenya: “Parenting Each of My Children Comes with Different Experiences” -Edwinah Orowe

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Edwinah Orowe is a Kenyan mother of three: a daughter aged 9 years, a son aged 3 years, and her lastborn daughter aged two months. In this article, Edwinah shares with us a few insights into her motherhood experiences.

Children are Different

“Motherhood is special in so many ways. I have learned the need to appreciate how different my children are, and to make sense of the different stages of life they are in. They are unique in their own ways and they need me in different ways.

My 3-year-old son for example is very observant and he will say stuff like: Mummy, am I your friend? Mummy, how are you doing?” and other such questions arising from a curious and inquisitive young mind.

My 9-year-old daughter has grown and is all about her, and how mummy can help her with different stuff. She’s intelligent and I admire how she’s growing into a beautiful young lady.

Talking about my youngest daughter, it’s a few minutes after 1am as I type this out, whilst rocking her as she won’t stop crying. I appreciate that that’s the stage I’m at with her right now 🙂

“Raising my three children is an everyday learning experience; teaching me that it’s important to purpose and be more deliberate about how we engage each of our children.” -Edwinah Orowe

Helicopter Mum

I have also learnt to be patient with things and also to be more relaxed… something that I didn’t know how to do before. I have accepted that I can’t be a helicopter mum hovering over the skies of my kids and expecting to see everything they do and guide them in everything. Because some things just will happen and I need to let them happen…

It Gets Easier with Each Child

And then the last realization; which is not really a lesson, but which I nevertheless thought to share is that by the time you are having your third child, you are better prepared to handle the experiences that will come along with that. You can handle situations ten times better maybe because not only have you learnt to relax, but also because you have confidence in the work you have done with the previous two children. Also, it could be because God makes the third child and fourth child, fifth child etc an easier child.”

So those are Edwinah’s lessons learned so far in her motherhood journey. How about you? What important lessons have you learned as a mom that you’d like to share with other moms? You can inbox me or write me at maryanne@mummytales.com

Thanks for reading and I wish you a blessed year ahead!

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8 Important Motherhood Lessons I Learned in 2018

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Isabela Samora with her daughter.

Hello friends, Happy New Year! Hope it’s coming along well for you so far. So on my Twitter and Instagram accounts, I recently asked moms this question:

‘What Important Motherhood Lesson did you Learn in 2018 that you’d like to Share with Other Moms?’

I’ll be sharing the responses I got from a few moms, starting with Isabela Samora who is a mom to a five-year-old daughter and currently pregnant with her second born. Isabela actually shared not just one -but eight important lessons she learned! Have a look at them below:

  1. If you need help, ask for it. Don’t try to be superwoman
    2. If you need space from friends, take it. Don’t be there too long though. Take time out, figure things out and live again
    3. Pray for yourself and your family; have a relationship with God
    4. Don’t force friendships and emotions…
    5. Don’t judge other moms
    6. Don’t stop chasing your dreams because you have kids. The dreams might change, but don’t stop chasing something worthwhile.
    7. Don’t live only for your kids or your husband. Love them, give them undivided attention but also live for yourself as a person.
    8. Love yourself just like you give everything to everyone else, give to yourself.
Isabela Samora.

So those are the lessons that Isabela learned. How about you? What important lessons have you learned as a mom that you’d like to share with other moms? You can write me at maryanne@mummytales.com

Thanks for reading and I wish you a blessed year ahead!

Mummy Tales is a platform dedicated to empowering its readers on different aspects of maternal and newborn health, as well as various issues surrounding motherhood and women. Read more motherhood experiences of Kenyan moms here. Connect with Mummy Tales on: YOUTUBE l FACEBOOK l INSTAGRAM l TWITTER 

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