Motherhood is a beautiful experience which changes a person’s life forever. It is a new and exciting journey for mothers with many ups and downs along the way. From all those happy moments to the really difficult ones. We take a look at how this journey changed the lives of mothers as we see what they had to say about their amazing journey through motherhood. Read about some of these moments in the lives of ten mothers.
Rana Badr has a two- year old daughter named Laila. She says that her daughter has given her the hope to carry on when she reaches the point of just giving up. When she looks into her daughter’s eyes she is compelled to continue on through all the ‘’ happiness and sadness’ that life brings. Rana says, “At the end of the day I call it my life, and my true strength is my family.”
Nawal El Fiqi has a ten- year old son and a daughter of 5 years. She is a full -time mom and through the years has given motherhood her all, often giving up on her hopes and dreams, to create the best life she possibly can for her family. Sometimes she feels unappreciated, but says that its’s all worth it in the end.
Many moms can find motherhood exhausting, often losing out on sleep. This was difficult for Rym Khalil, mother of a one-year old son. But when she discovered how touching it is to be a mom, she felt that she could devote her whole life to it.
Shereen El-Mansoury has seen how motherhood has brought out the best in her. It has helped her realize her own potential and to be able to do many things which she did not think were possible. Shereen says that she can see it her children’s eyes, “they see you as a superhero.”
Laila Medhat has two daughters and she has realized so many things from being a mom, which were unexpected for her. Speaking of her experience, Laila says, “No one told me I would let go of anything for their sake” and “no one told me that I would be thinking every single moment about them.”
A mom who absolutely adores her two-year old daughter, Malika, is Bassma Sakkijha. She says her daughter is “simply the beat of my heart.”
Maram Tolba feels that although motherhood involves a lot of sacrifice, she needs to put herself first too. When being a mom to her two-year old son, she feels that she can still be caring and loving, but putting herself first is important.
Special moments with your child can just make your heart melt and Hamza’s mom, Sarah Sameh has seen plenty of these. “When he does something wrong, he gives me this witty and smart look, followed by a hug and a kiss.” This is enough to make her forget it all and just sit back and laugh.
Farah Haggag describes her experience with her two-year old son, Nour as being “full of joy, empowerment, excitement and patience.” This has given her a sense of “appreciation and gratefulness,” for her mom.
Gina Kamal loves her little son, Adam and says, “I never knew a tiny touch on my face at night can bring tears to my eyes.”
I you’re a mom, you’ve probably had your fair share of struggles, but like these other moms, have found it the most heartwarming experience, with all those special moments along the way.