" arbitrarily I wonder if I ’m doing okay … "
Naomi Osakaopened up about doubting herself as a first-time mom.
On Sunday, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion shared a personal reflection about life to herX (formerly Twitter)andInstagramaccounts after turning 26 on Oct. 16.
In the candid post, Naomi admitted to having thoughts of uncertainty when it comes to the “paths” she’s chosen in life. That included feeling a little insecure about motherhood.
“Something I had to conquer recently is fighting the thought that I won’t be a good mom,” Naomi wrote. “So many doubts raced through my head I had to swat them away like mosquitoes.”
Naomiwelcomed her first child, a daughter named Shai, with rapper Cordae in July. She’s shared pieces of her pregnancy journey with her fans, including her baby shower and asneak peekof their “little princess.”
“Looking into Shai’s eyes and holding her I always think, ‘wow this little person depends on me so much, I have to do better’. It’s such a strange feeling watching your kid grow, you blink and they’re double the size in a few months.”
Reminding herself just how grateful she is with life has helped bring things into perspective for Naomi.
“Gratefulness reminds me to breathe and take in the little things (and the big ones),” she concluded. “I’m so grateful to have another year and I’m so thankful to everyone that believes in me.”
No female parent is perfect . But , in being you , and remembering who you were as a child , you will retain to do maternity well . Sending you love ( yes from a womanhood with a mole in a frog chapeau for a pfp).Being in the spot , like you are , is tough . You are populate with grace . 💜
Your feeling regarding maternity are whole intelligible and even expected sometimes . That ’s one way I recognise without a doubt that you are , and will continue to be , an outstanding mother 🥰
A wise paediatrician once said , only good parents worry about being bad parent . You wo n’t be perfect , but you ’ll be fine . Unfortunately there ’s no pattern court of justice for parenting , but many wise cleaning woman . One raised you .
Miss Osaka almost every one can relate to all you are questioning and observing like the way metre goes by with so much speed , that all true but the most of import take away from this is maintain your happiness and feel the love from you millions of sports fan .
Whew, I could feel the support through the screen, and it’s a beautiful thing! To learn more about Naomi, check out her full post below.
