I LOVE BEING A MUMMY (Parenting in general)

Member Name: clairemarks

Product:	Parenting in general
Date:	12/11/09 (31 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: everything

Disadvantages: being tired

From a young age I have always wanted a family. I decided to start trying for a baby at 18 after I was told due to health problems that I was unable to have children. I thought my world had ended and was put on the IVF waiting list. I was shocked that I conceived naturally when I was 21. I was so overjoyed to become a mum and I had no complications what so ever with my pregnancy. Since then I have had another daughter. I feel very blessed to have my girls and they mean so so much to me. My daughters and 2 and 5.


I am a working mum. I would love to be a stay at home mum but because I earn more than my partner I have to work full time, leaving him to just work weekends. I think this works well for me as I still get all weekends with my girls and because I work long days, I also get 1-2 days off in the week too. I know it is not an option for some parents to look after their own children instead of relying on childcare etc but to me I wanted only us to raise our children.


My girls are happy children and I love spending time with them. We have lots of time together doing fun stuff and I always find time for them, whether it be, making cakes or doing homework. I think it is important to have this time to bond with your children.


I don't agree with children watching too much tv so instead we read books and get art and craft stuff out. We like sharing cuddles and going for walks as a family.


I don't believe in smacking children so if my girls have been naughty they get told off and sent to their bedroom. I think star charts are great as it gives children an incentive to do good things. My daughter used to wet the bed so rewarding her with stars etc if she stays dry has really helped her and she now stays dry every night.


Sometimes I do find it hard with working long hours and getting home from work and my children wanting attention but I always like to find time for them. It is not their fault that I work long hours so I always like to spend time doing things with them after I have finished work.


Sometimes My 5 yr old can be difficult and naughty but she has learned that she can not always get what she wants and her behaviour has slowly improved. She has got better since starting school as she did not really mix with many children so I have found this has helped her a lot. It also gives me a chance to spend time with my youngest along as I think this is important too. My eldest usually goes to the cinema every month with her dad too if she is good.


I think being a mum is the most rewarding thing ever and would recommend this to anyone. You know that your children belong to you, they look upon you for advice, support and love you. I would be lost without my girls

Summary: :)