Mum shares emotional and honest account of the reality of having her final child
They say life isn't about the final moments, it's about the journey, it's about process.
Yet the final moments will be the ones you remember the most, and for a mother, sometimes baby's first moments can also be mum's last.
When your first child comes along, the excitement is wonderful.
Everything is so new that you can’t possibly get to grips with things quick enough.
Then your second arrives and you fall into routine with more ease.
Then, there could be a third or fourth on the way.
However, what happens when that one, two, three, four or whatever number works for you, becomes your last?
Suburban Turmoil, also known as Lindsey Ferrier, featured on Love What Matters and it’s sure to tug on those heart strings.
Being a mum and step-mum, Lindsey has firsthand experience of these exact moments and her honesty is palpable.
“You’ll feel relief to have finally given birth, pride and joy in the healthy baby in your arms — and sorrow at the realisation that you’ll never again experience the primaeval miracle of growing a baby inside your body.”
“From that day onward, this strange brew of feelings will remain inside you — because every single one of your youngest child’s firsts will also be your lasts.”
Lindsey describes the emotions a mother will feel when the youngest child hits a small milestone.
But more importantly, she perfectly depicts the moment that mum will also realise it will be her last time to experience those milestones.
"At some point, the last one will be the only child in the house who still likes to sit in your lap, and sneak into your bed at night, and have snuggle parties — and you’ll know from experience that soon, this will all end."
Reading her thoughts we don’t think we could ever cope with making that decision.