Pregnancy can bring about all sorts of changes, and for me, it completely shifted the dynamics of my relationship with my mom. From feeling queasy with all the emotions to rediscovering the depth of our bond, it’s been a journey of growth. Here’s how pregnancy helped me reconnect with my mom in ways I never expected.
1. The Big Move: A Fresh Start
In my second trimester, I decided to move back to my mom’s place for my delivery. This wasn’t just a physical move; it was a shift in how I saw my relationship with her. Suddenly, everything felt different. The moment I found out I was expecting, I felt this overwhelming change within me. It was as though my perspective on life flipped overnight. I started looking at everything—including my relationship with my mom—through new eyes.
2. A Transformation in Our Relationship
If you’re anything like me, you probably remember those teen years when you couldn’t stand your mom’s constant reminders and rules. I moved to a different city in my early twenties, and during those years, I didn’t have many heart-to-heart talks with my mom. But something about being pregnant changed all that. The long stay at her place brought us closer, and I realized just how much my mom’s presence mattered during this life-changing time.
3. Milk: A Lifelong Battle
One of the most striking parts of my pregnancy journey was how my mom’s old habits resurfaced. Growing up, she always made sure I followed certain routines, like drinking milk every day. As a kid, I hated it—milk was my nemesis, and I’d throw tantrums every time she tried to give me a glass. I remember her doing everything she could, like singing songs or telling stories, just to get me to drink that milk.
Fast forward to my pregnancy, and I was still refusing milk. Even though I knew the health benefits for both me and the baby, I just couldn’t stomach it. One day, she handed me a glass and I squeaked out a ‘No,’ just like I did back in school. She laughed, remembering the good old days. It was a sweet, almost nostalgic moment that made me appreciate how much she cared for me.
4. Endless Conversations and Tea-Time Chit-Chat
What I never expected during my pregnancy was the countless conversations I’d have with my mom. From evening walks to tea-time gossip sessions, we spent so much time talking—sometimes about serious topics, other times just sharing funny stories. I never knew how much I needed these moments until I had them. My little munchkin may not realize it, but this pregnancy gave me the chance to connect with my mom in a way I never thought possible.
5. A Bond Stronger Than Ever
Now that my pregnancy is nearing its end, I can’t help but feel grateful for the bond my mom and I have built. It’s stronger than ever before. The time spent together has given me the space to rediscover her, and in turn, we’ve created memories I will cherish forever. I’ll always be thankful for this little life growing inside me because it gave me the chance to develop a deeper relationship with the woman who raised me.
Pregnancy has a funny way of bringing things into perspective. The challenges, the joys, the awkward moments—they’ve all helped me appreciate my mom more than I ever thought possible.
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Oh, I so agree! We start appreciating our mothers on our journey to motherhood. Such a moving piece!
Nice. Simple yet beautifully written post. Pregnancy is a special phase which strengthens many bonds. One of them is mom-daughter bond. We get to understand our mom more as we enter into the motherhood journey which starts from nurturing a tiny human being inside us.
My bond with my mom got stronger after I had my own child. I understood why she stopped my from doing some things. And what she meant when she said you will learn a lesson when you grow up 🙂