Congratulations on the precious gift of your new baby, my beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister. As a mother of three, I’ve walked this sacred path too—and I want you to know: after childbirth, a woman endures far more than most people will ever truly understand.
People see the baby.
They see the joy, the tiny clothes, the sleepless nights…
But they don’t always see you—
The one who carried life,
Labored through pain,
And now pours herself out in love, day after day.
It takes time to heal.
At least six months for your body to begin restoring itself.
Twelve months to rebuild your strength.
Two years for your hormones to settle.
And sometimes, five years to rediscover the woman you’re becoming—
Not who you were before, but who God is gently shaping you into now.
Because this journey is not just about caring for a newborn—
It’s about slowly rebuilding the mother.
The woman who gave birth.
The woman who is being sanctified through love, sacrifice, and grace.
You may feel unseen—but God sees you.
You may feel exhausted—but He is your strength.
You may cry silent tears in the night—but He hears you.
You may wonder if you’re doing enough—but He knows every sacrifice.
“He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.”
— Isaiah 40:29 —
And in case no one has told you lately:
You are doing an incredible job.
Even when there’s no applause.
No thank-you.
No rest.
No recognition.
You are walking in one of the highest callings a woman can carry.
Because many are still praying for the very gift you now hold in your arms.
This child is a blessing from God—a sacred responsibility and a divine trust.
It is a holy honor God has placed upon you.
Every lullaby, every tear you wipe, every whispered prayer is holy work.
There is glory in your sacrifice.
There is sanctity in your love.
There is purpose in every moment.
God has placed a crown on your head—
Not of gold or jewels, but of love, devotion, and holy responsibility.
This is the crown of a mother—chosen by God, strengthened by grace,
And honored in Heaven.
So wear it well, Mom.
Selam Seyoum
Tewahedo Orthodox Girl 