Ain't no hood like Motherhood
By Fallon Drewett
For Mama Laura Lombardozzi she adores the constant feeling of being ‘in love’.
In between the cuddles, snuggles kisses and smiles motherhood is an ongoing classroom, one she will always be learning from.
Laura is a Mama to her daughter Sofia, and she can still remember the day she became a Mum.
“Looking into the eyes of my little baby for the first time was absolute pure magic. It was hands down the best day of my life.”
As a Health Coach Laura runs her own business Get Happy, Be Happy and believes one of the biggest lessons she is continually learning right now is to let go, to surrender, to let things flow and be.
“To move from being an over-achiever always on the go, to slowing down, being present and noticing the inconsequential moments of the day that are actually some of the most beautiful aspects of motherhood,” she said.
When asked what her first year of Motherhood was like, Laura admits it was the greatest personal development journey of her life.
She said becoming a mum changes something deep within you.
“It made me question my identity, my priorities, my relationships and my choices in life. I have never experienced such intense joy and love, whilst also feeling as though my very being was in a million different pieces floating around me.”
If there was any tips Laura could give other Mums out there she said it would be to learn and practice cultivating presence.
“I think it’s one of the hardest things to do in this modern world. Without presence we miss out on truly living and experiencing each precious moment we have on this earth watching our children grow. “
In Her Words…..
What is Motherhood to you?
Something that is so difficult to put into words – I liken the joy to that of being at the top of a rollercoaster about to go down – that whooshing, thrilling feeling in your stomach – that’s the feeling I get when Sofia smiles at me, or does something new for the first time. Then there’s the gripping feeling of turmoil when your baby is crying for the fifth time that night, you’re exhausted but nobody can do anything to help you. You’re the parent, it’s up to you to pull from depths you didn’t know you had.
Laura and her daughter Sofia spending some quality time in the kitchen.
“My Mum taught me how to love and nurture and to always look on the bright side of things. ”