For most of my life, I looked forward to being a mom. I was the oldest of 6 kids, and even though I was Mommy’s little helper, I didn’t really understand all that went into Motherhood. We struggled to have kids. It took us 6 years to have our miracle baby. The subsequent years have been the most fulfilling of my life. I love motherhood! I know this is the one job where nobody else can replace me, and I love watching my son learn and grow.
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