Motherhood Novels & Stories

A Mother’s Love A mother’s love for us, Is genuine and true. Incomparable and definitely lasts, A love that is pure and undeniable. She gives tender care and affection, To her children and love ones without condition. She touches lives with compassion, She helps and shares without hesitation. Our world cannot stand without her, She is our wind beneath our wings. Joy and happiness, she always brings, To our life, she is a great defender. She is always there, When we are feeling down. She stands firm and strong, She is our everything.

And I definitely didn't want Killian to think that I was trying to take Hannah's place. Napalunok ako. “Hershey…” “Yes, Mom?” Napakurap ako. She had already called me that. My heart tightened. “Hershey, being a mom isn't just about calling someone Mom.” Unti-unting nawala ang excitement sa mukha niya. “I know.” “You have to understand that it's a big responsibility.” Tumango siya. “I know.” “It's not something you can just change whenever you want.”

“Stress lang ang mommy mo kaya siguro naiisip niya ang mga bagay na may value sa kan’ya. I noticed how your mother love material things, at halos gamit niya ang nagpasikip sa bahay n’yo.” “That’s right. I can’t blame her, either. She’s fulfilling what she had lacked before. It’s her way of healing her childhood.” “So, are you supporting her however she gets those things?” Inusig niya ito. “Ang totoo, wala naman akong pakialam kung saan nakukuha ni Mommy ang mga mamahaling gamit niya. As long as she didn’t steal it from someone or somewhere, it’s not a big deal.”

paliwanag ko. She sighed heavily. “Thank you for being honest, Maryan. Naiintindihan ko ang punto mo at alam kong mauunawaan din ng aking anak ang iyong desisyon. Huwag kang mahiya sa akin dahil wala namang problema tungkol do’n. Being a mother was really a difficult responsibility. Talagang kailangan mong ibuhos ang lahat ng oras at pagmamahal mo sa iyong mga anak. Don’t worry, you’re still welcome here with us. Handa pa rin kitang tulungan kahit hindi namin kadugo ang iyong mga anak. For me, they were still my grandchildren that I yearned for.”

Napangiti ako. Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. Parang dati lang sila Mom ang parating gumagawa nito, ngayon ay ako na—at sa sarili kong mga anak. I was not ready to be a mother when I got pregnant, but because of my determination I became a good one. I may be not a perfect mother but I will give them all my love, I will take care of them, and I will do anything I can to keep them safe.

Nasa restaurant kami at kumakain ng lunch matapos namin mamili ng mga gamit para sa baby. “How does it feel to be a mom?” Zoe's question hung in the air, inviting a moment of reflection from Mommy and Yanna, the two who had traversed the path of motherhood before. As they gathered their thoughts, I found myself drawn in, eager to absorb their wisdom and insights as I prepared to embark on my journey into motherhood. Although my babies were still cradled within my womb, I believed that listening to the experiences of others could provide me with valuable guidance on how to nurture and care for my children.

I started planning about everything, even the smallest things for our day. Motherhood taught me a big lesson in life. Mahirap kung go with the flow ka lang palagi, talagang mawawala ka at some point in your life. Nothing is easy, but everything will be hard if you don't have a plan for your life. It's like floating around in the outer space, alive but not living. “Hindi ko dadalhin lahat ng mga damit ko, 'Nay. Babalik naman po ako rito monthly.”

Sabi nga ng karamihan, he's the carbon copy of his father. "Your mother just cares so much about you. You are her son. You are our beloved son. She's just worried you might get in trouble, that's why she's protective towards you. And since Barbara is now your wife and is carrying your child, mas mainam na makapag-usap talaga sila ng Mommy mo para magkaintihdihan din sila," dagdag pa nito. Nagpakawala siya ng isang malalim na buntong hininga at wala ng nagawa pa kundi ang tumango. "Okay."

Huminto siya saglit at tumingin sa akin. "My mom is far away. Daddy told me she will come back soon. "Yes, are you excited?" "Opo!" Maya maya ay nakatulog naman siya sa bisig ko. I traced his face. Ang sarap siguro sa pakiramdam ng may anak. I'm starting to think of building my future with him. Ang sarap isipin. What would I be as a mother? Will I be great like my mom? There's no greater profession than being a mother. Others may retire, only mothers aren't.

Tukso ko naman na ikinalawak ng ngiti ni mama. "Aba, kung meron pang ibibigay ang itaas why not di ba?" Ganting biro nito kaya natawa nalang din ako dahil alam ko namang malabo na itong magbuntis dahil nasa menopausal stage na ito. "Pero kulubot na ang matris ko anak kaya ikaw nalang ang magbigay ng baby apo sa amin ng daddy mo." Biglang wika nito kaya bigla akong napaubo.