Motherhood is no easy journey for any woman, and it’s something that lasts forever. We always rely on our moms to help us no matter what the task, because that’s what moms are for. The moment you step into parenting, you realize what it was like for your own mother, and you again empathy for her as you understand just how hard it is. I can tell you one characteristic about you that is going to make everything just a little bit easier, and that is being young!
As a young mother, you are going to be able to find the energy to keep up with your kids, and you’ll sleep easier at night knowing that you will ultimately have more time with them. It is important to cherish the time you have as a young mother, because not everyone gets to experience this amazing feeling. As a 23 year old mom of an 18 month old boy, I will outline in this post why it feels so good to be a young mother and why you need to be grateful for this blessing.
YOUNG MOMS HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH ENERGY
As a mom, it is essential to maintain your energy levels to keep up with your kids. The little ones can really make you tired, especially if you are a stay at home mom. Being a young mom, you have higher energy levels to your advantage! It will be way easier for you to take care of a baby throughout the night, to run around with a toddler all day, and if you’re a working mom, you will have more energy after work to take care of your child. This can be extremely beneficial throughout your baby’s childhood and you will have a closer relationship with your child because of it.
WHEN YOUR KIDS GROW UP, YOU CAN TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Having kids in your early 20’s means that when you’re in your 40’s, they will be off on their own and you will have so much time for yourself! It is the perfect time to start traveling the world, and you will be young enough to enjoy it. You and your partner will be able to have much needed alone time after raising the little ones, and it will be so relieving to have the time to be able to find a new hobby and focus more on your career while still being young.
YOU WILL ULTIMATELY HAVE MORE TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Starting to have kids in your 20’s means that you will basically grow up together with your children. To some, this may sound strange. After all, being a parent is a huge responsibility. Ultimately, growing up with your kids will be the best decision of your life! You will form a stronger connection with them, they will have more trust in you, and you will have much more fun with them than if you wait until you’re older. Having 10-15 more years with your kids means that you will create your best friends who will rely on you for life.
Motherhood is no easy feat for any woman, younger or older. It is important to keep in mind that at any age, motherhood will be one of the hardest but greatest times in your life. It is something that will forever change who you are and help you learn about yourself along the way. Being a young mom definitely has it’s positives, but kudos to ALL moms out there no matter your age, you are doing amazing!