My 7 year old is asking about periods...oh lawd!

So here I go, my first mom article on mom stuff . I don’t know if I could possibly say anything that hasn’t already been said . But I shall try .

I have only been a mom for 6...no,7 years ( 😩 wow, I had to change that number twice cause I put it wrong the first two times lol) . Well there’s one thing about being a mom , don’t ever rely on your memory 😔. Have a pack of sticky notes on you at all times...& make sure your supply of markers are washable !

Jayden (my 7 year old) making sure I feel comfortable during my period <3

The one thing that I’m sure is repeated from a lot of fortunate moms everywhere, (whether you adopt or give birth to that 😈/👼 of a child) is that “ their smile is worth it!“ Most of the time its worth it .As long as they listen to you when you tell them to brush their teeth in the morning lol. Otherwise, it's a mouth full uneaten snacks.🍕🍟

There are so many funny stories I can go on about when it comes to my son; For example, how recently he’s been learning about what a period is and how shitty mommy (or any being with a reproductive system) feels when they get it.

I’m pretty sure the first partner he gets is gonna thank me because he will be educatEEEDDD!! on what this sort of pain feels like 😓.

As we lay across my bed and he ask " Wait so your bleeding everyday!?!😰 Does it hurt? Are you okay?!? " I see sure panic and worry on his face as I'm holding my stomach and aching . I hold him and try to think of neutering words to explain what I'm going through that can also let him know Mommy is okay. "Baby ,first thing ,mommy is going to be okay😌. I just want to let you know you don't have to panic. Mommy is going through a monthly thing she gets right here below her tummy called her period👹 & sometimes it causes really bad pains called cramps 😓 It can also cause mommy to feel emotional like she wants to cry or feel like doing nothing but laying down all day." I lay my head on his lap the way he does with me when he isn't feeling well(pic above).He starts to hold my head & say "okay mom ,let me know if you need anything💗."

I only hope to have deeper and more enlightening conversations as he gets older. But in that moment, compassion & love is what I felt from him . I do truly believe I opened up a communication gate with him where he understood a lot more of what I was feeling & knew how strong his mother was. That day ended with us laying in bed and watching movies🎬.

Moreover, these are conversations that need to be had ,🐝in an age appropriate way of course🐝 about what our growing bodies go through & how you have to be respectful of each other’s body because they both are going through changes. I'm open about what is happening and why it’s happening to him. Health class wasn’t really a thing growing up when I was in school. Health class was pretty much a joke of how bananas can fit into

condoms (🍌➕🧦=🤦🏽‍♀). Have you seen sex ed on Netflix ? I'm a grown ass women & I was still learning and patiently waiting for season 4 💅🏽. Having a child can be a great thing , but you need to make it into a great thing and slow down for the small parts... Even the uncomfortable conversations🐝. Even if it’s unexpected or not wanted, if you can find a way to make it into a way to raise someone better then you were raised, to give and love someone unconditionally, it can be such an amazing experience.  

Anyway , I’m way off the mood I was trying to set for this first post lol but I wanna keep posting about the funny memories I share with this little gumball of mine & hopefully other stories will be shared too. I promise you most of these blogs will be relatable if you are raising a child as well 😬🙏🏼🙌🏼