THE JOY of motherhood

Srabonti was one of the top actresses in the country a while ago. But with her marriage and eventual move to the United States saw a premature end to her shinning career. But this was not a sad thing for her as she soon gave birth to her first baby and entered motherhood. She recently revisited the sensation of being a new mom by giving birth very recently to her second child. In light of this joyous turn of events, she sits with Star Showbiz today and talks about her sensation and responsibilities of being a mother.

Feeling of Motherhood
This is my second baby. I gave birth to my first daughter Raya a while ago and I have to say, I have been enjoying motherhood from that moment onwards. When I gave birth the first time, everything felt new and unexpected. With my second baby, I have a better grip on what's happening and more or less ready for the many surprises. Motherhood entails great responsibility, which I learned with my first child. And now with the second baby, my responsibility has doubled.

Adjustment with career
As everyone already knows, I got out of the industry to come to the U.S. to raise a family. I believe family is more important than anything else in the world. My children need me to raise them to be responsible adults in the future. Motherhood has become a passion for me now, more than my career had been.

Focus on baby or balance with career
Currently, my priority lies with my family and my kids. I cannot, in good conscience, think about my career or what I am missing or whatnot when I have two kids, one of whom is just a baby, to care about. Believe it or not, being a good mother is a full time job all on its own. My hearty respect goes out to mothers around the world who can multitask and manage kids. But I prefer to do this old fashioned way. To be honest, I do miss my career sometimes, but with the constant attention and care the kids needs at this age, it's a luxury I can't afford. Maybe once my kids grow up to a certain age; I'll come back and rejoin the Bangladeshi media industry.

Advice for mothers-to-be
Your children will always be your first priority. Remember that work is a part of your life, but your children will become your life, so it's important not to mess around with that. Motherhood also entails great responsibility and unbound kindness. Remember that your kids will one day be the future, so making sure they are good human beings ensures a good future for us all.