The joy of motherhood

Mithila, an accomplished model, singer and wife of famous artiste Tahsan has recently entered motherhood with the birth of their daughter last year. She sits with Star Showbiz today and talks about her sensation and responsibilities of being a new mom.

Feelings of motherhood
I feel amazing, but to be really honest, I do have some mixed responses. For example, I didn't have any clue as to the amount of responsibilities that a mother needs to have. Sure its incredible to have a baby who would call you mother. I was so impatient before the birth, constantly thinking when will I see my baby and whatnot. However I had no clue to the amount of responsibility that would also follow with this child. So that's a new thing I have learned about motherhood.

Adjustment with career
Well, maybe a little. I have started to work very selectively in the media now in order to give my baby time. I work at BRAC as well as in the media. Before, I would give plenty of time in the office and finish all the work before coming home. Now that's not happening. Now I take my baby with me to the daycare facility in my office. The baby has brought on a few changes regarding career related activities. An example can be, when I used to go to office before the baby; I would just wake up get ready and leave. Now that's not the case. I have to get up, get the baby fed and ready and then manage to get to the office in time. Also, my previous habit of finishing all my work before coming home is no more and I stay within the office hours as I have to pick my baby up from the daycare. And of course I have decreased my media related work so I can have the weekends with my baby.

Focus on baby or balance with work
Well, that depends on a lot of things. Those who have a support system involving grandparents from either side or a nanny, they can get back to their careers very easily. My saving grace is the fact that my office has a daycare center where I can keep my baby is a great help for me as I can just take her to work with me. Those who don't have these kinds of support systems have to let go of their career unfortunately.

Advice for mothers-to-be
Having a baby is an amazing experience. All the new things that your baby will do will be a surreal experience for any new mother. However, all these wonderful experiences all come with unimaginable responsibility. Being constantly sleep deprived, constantly worrying about the baby's health and welfare and many other issues are things that you need to get used to. These are things to keep in mind when expecting a baby, because fun and happiness is only one side of the coin.