Do I deserve to be a mother? Not yet pregnant

Natalie • TTC #1 ! Former Mental Health Therapist 👩🏼‍🏫-Married-Family is life-God is Love 💕

I want to have a child. I’ve been married for almost 3 years with my soulmate and best friend. We see eye to eye and we are each other’s biggest allies. When I look at him I know he will be a wonderful father. He has such amazing traits: hardworking, loving, caring, strong, disciplined, open.. the list goes on..

Then I look at myself...

I’m not an awful person. I’m educated. I have a job. A house. A great family and friends.

BUT...

I have always struggled with self esteem and sometimes it’s hard to see my strengths...

When I think about becoming a mom I think things like “Can I handle it? Will I fail my child?” Or “Do I deserve to be blessed with such a wonderful gift?”

I know in my heart I’ve desired to be a mother ever since I could play pretend and hold a baby doll. Now that the time is approaching I don’t know whether I should trust God and give it to Him and go at it full force or continue to inspect myself and the reasons why I might not be fit?

Anyone feel the same way or have advice? I would love to chat 😊

Thanks in advance!

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