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In summary this is what it feels to be a mom. I was born with my son on October 4th. And now I know that I felt so lost in my life because what I was meant to be is my Baby's Mom.

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Undoubtedly, mothers are resilient because no one ever wrote a manual to be the perfect mother and even more so, since each child has a unique personality. From the moment we become mothers, our sense of alertness awakens with us to give ourselves day by day in heart and soul to our little angels.

It is not a sacrifice, nor is it a job... since both are momentary. Being a mother is a constant dedication with its struggles and imperfections but without a doubt at the end of the day is what fills our hearts with pride. And if you are a mother and haven't been told yet: you are doing an amazing job!

Congratulations to all the moms who are part of the WBN team, for those who are, for those who will be, for the pet's moms and for each one of us who gives unconditional love every day.

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When I first held you in my arms, you looked at me, and you showed me that everything I went through was worthwhile. I am still learning, these past 3 months have been amazing. I am grateful that you are here, and I am overjoyed to be your mother.

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My two gifts from heaven. I'm so proud and grateful to be their mom. They have taught me so much and made me a stronger and more determined person. They have shown me that nothing is more important than love, family, play and God.

I love seeing them grow and learn and see the world with such excitement and happiness, may that happiness never faids away, may they always smile and may they always be protected and safe in the hands of God and with the love and care that mommy and daddy give each day. They are my world, my life!

Love you so much my M&M's

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Layla and I at the Five Islands Amusement Park

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My daughter is one year old and is so active. She's been a huge change for everyone, but the biggest love.

I just want to say how grateful I am to have the opportunity to be a mom.

It's very taxing but rewarding to see how much she has learned and grown, and even impacted my life.

Love you Layls!

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I want to share a letter I wrote to my son.  

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I want to share a letter I wrote to my son.  

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My biggest understanding during motherhood is that my ability to gentle parent is directly proportional to my mental health.

I understood that when I'm not patient, it has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with the patience I have for myself.

I understood that when you get frustrated and I get frustrated in return, it has nothing to do with you. I'm frustrated with myself, my limitations, my reality, and everything I can't control.

I understood that to put your fire out, I have to be water. To calm your anger, I have to be peaceful and calm.

I understood that you can't give what you don't have. Filling my glass with water is my responsibility. Learning to navigate gracefully through the ups and down is my responsibility. Finding self-growth tools, doing therapy, and healing my heart is my responsibility.

Thank you, penguin, for being my mirror, my teacher, and for reminding me that I am my first priority. Thank you for accompanying me to break patterns and build a new path. Thank you, baby, through your eyes I'm rediscovering life.

Mama loves you, little one.

-Male A.

FUN STORY
One of our dogs is called Amaya. He thinks Amaya means dogs, so he calls every dog he sees Amaya.