I don’t know if you’ll agree with me but I have seen moms of my mom’s generation who no matter what their education level is, have sacrificed their health for their husbands and children. For instance, all left over food shall only be consumed by mom, when there is a financial challenge, all fruit and meat shall only be enjoyed by husband and kids, everyone gets an annual check up, but mom is a superhero and needs no medical care…as a result of which, they sometimes seem to age faster than their husbands and have more challenges down the road.
Those sacrifices don’t go unnoticed or unappreciated, but in this day and age, with different circumstances we may have more control and more insight on health issues.
I feel that we also tend to do the same. I am lucky that I have a husband who reminds me to take my vitamins and visit my doctor every year. He says that if the lady of the house is not healthy, it affects the entire home. We are like the thermostat at home as we control the general well being of the house.
What do you think we moms should do in order to maintain our health and attitude so we can, in turn, offer a healthy atmosphere at home.
KB: ur mommy sounds like mine my mum gets really worried if we dont sleep early etc etc. Moms are the most beautiful creations on this planet. I love my mom
My mom, being a physician herself, somehow always operated under the assumption that nothing could ever happen to her. Now, she has diabetes, hypertension, 3 recent surgeries...
Lessons I have learned:
Get annual physicals
Exercise
Eat well balanced meals
Do not ignore small issues
Aww, Niksik....you are absolutely right. I just hope all husbands, kids feel show the same concern for their mothers as their wives, mothers show for them. I think it has alot to do with the face that females in general are more caring and sensitive. Hence, you will see most of the time the daughters showing more concern for the mother/father than the son but ofcourse that doesnt mean the son cares or loves them any less. BUt i believe its just the way they are made. However that shouldnt make them not take care of their parents in any which way.
So back to the question, i get concerned about my mother's health too since she still luves to do all the work herself inspite of having house helpers. I make sure she takes her medication on time, isnt stressing or overdoing herself. I think mothers should too understand that by neglacting their health they are not doing good because if god forbid anything happens to them we wont be able to live our life without them :(.
kids these days don't appreciate the sacrifice niksik baji. yes i know im a kid but i can safely say that i am much more mature than most kids my age and very sensitive when it comes to these issues. just an example i would like to give is my sister, she is just 3 years younger than me but is the total opposite of me. she would never offer mom a helping hand in the kitchen or anything else for that matter. she thinks she's doing some ehsaan when she does something. anyways. these are the examples of today.
i don't have words to describe my mother. she's everything. taking care of us five kids (+1dad) in an environment where you make one wrong move and your kid can go on the wrong path. the first to wake up the last to sleep... makes me wanna go and buy her gold karas :D inshAllah sooooooooooooooon! forget the wife, my mom's first!
What are some ways you can ensure good health for them at this age. And ladies, what would you do for yourselves to maintain your health?
Well if they have any medical condition we should keep a check on it and go with them for their routiney check-ups. Also, make sure that they are happy in life and there is no stress in their life. When i become a mother/wife i would try my best to be as loving, caring as my mother but i had like to make sure no one take me for granted either.
my mum gets really worried if we dont sleep early etc etc. Moms are the most beautiful creations on this planet. I love my mom 