The Ways Mothers and Fathers Say “I Love You”
Fathers and Mothers express themselves differently, but they love their children and their family all the same.
Here's some different ways mothers say "I love you" to their babies:
Puts up with weight gain, dry skin, endless puking or hunger pangs, and more while carrying her baby
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Spends 6 hours a day having her nipples pulled by a machine while only having 4 hours of sleep
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Prepares a variety of nutritious and delicious food made from the best ingredients for her baby and only eats the leftovers
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Ensures everyone manages to get to work/school on time and the household is always well-stocked
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Carries her baby for up to 8 hours a day in order to get things done
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Wakes up multiple times a night to ensure her baby gets enough rest
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Captures every milestone she can of her baby’s growing years
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Lays awake at night struggling with mom-guilt over everything
On the other hand, here's some different ways fathers say "I love you" to their babies:
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Tags along for antenatal scans, classes and/or labour, asks good questions and settles paperwork
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Cuddles and assures his baby that he is loved and in safe hands
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Washes endless bottles and pump parts, and updates baby’s records diligently
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Carries his baby during long outings to keep mummy’s hands free
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Plans for and manages schedules and finances for the family
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Wakes up multiple times a night to meet baby’s needs and let mummy pump or rest
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Proudly carries the title “Baby’s Favourite Playmate”
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Protects and makes the best decisions for his family
Despite the differences, both daddies and mummies love their babies and spouses, and becoming parents help them grow into the better versions of themselves. So here's a big kudos to parenthood!