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Mum Selfie #99WordStories

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This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a mom selfie — a story that creates an image of a mom. No one mom looks alike or fits a maternal mold. Who is she? Go where the prompt leads!

Mothering

She paused in the shopping mall, one arm cradling her week-old infant, the other hand her breast as she gently positioned it enabling the infant to suckle. So engrossed was she in her newborn that the world of passing shoppers and nearby café chatter was non-existent. Her face radiated love, peace and joy, the child’s adoration, contentment and bliss. Serenity. I smiled as I passed, captivated in the moment, drawn into the circle of life and love, both envying and admiring her confidence and lack of inhibition in a situation won for her by generations of mothers before her.

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Note: The collection of stories made in response to the previous prompt Extraction, including mine, can be read at the Carrot Ranch.

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39 responses to “Mum Selfie #99WordStories”

  1. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    This is just so lovely. Thanks.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Darlene.

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  2. Michael B. Fishman Avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    This was a beautiful snapshot, Norah. I was able to both visualize and feel the scene. I don’t understand why so many people believe that mothers shouldn’t nurse in public, or that they should be forced to cover their baby. It makes no sense to me.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Michael. Thank you for your lovely words of support for mothers.

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  3. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry Avatar
    Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry

    The image of the woman and her baby presenting a bubble of love is very touching. I picked that up from your words. I found this to be a delightful story. ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Colleen. Your appreciation for my ‘bubble’ has made my day. 💖

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      1. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry Avatar
        Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry

        Aww it’s well deserved, Norah. Have a fab week, my friend. 💜

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          Thank you, Colleen. You too!

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          1. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry Avatar
            Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry

            ❤

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  4. pedometergeek Avatar
    pedometergeek

    Very tender, touching. Loved it Norah.
    ~nan

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Nan. 🙂

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  5. Mom Selfies Collection « Carrot Ranch Literary Community Avatar
    Mom Selfies Collection « Carrot Ranch Literary Community

    […] Mothering by Norah Colvin […]

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  6. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Just perfect!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Jennie. 🙂

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  7. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Beautiful sentiment in your story Norah ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Debby. 🙂

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  8. Patricia Tilton Avatar
    Patricia Tilton

    Your story is captivating, your writing beautiful! I’m sorry you haven’t heard much from me, but I have been dealing with a family emergency that past few weeks. I’m hoping things begin to calm down.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you for your kind words, Patricia.
      I hope the emergency had a happy ending. Thinking of you. Hugs. 💖

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  9. robinettercleave Avatar
    robinettercleave

    Beautiful! Brought a tear or two, I must admit.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Robin. 💖

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  10. Bette A. Stevens Avatar
    Bette A. Stevens

    Beautiful, Norah… 💞

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks, Bette.

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      1. Bette A. Stevens Avatar
        Bette A. Stevens

        Always a pleasure, Norah! Have a beautiful day, my friend. ❤ xo

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          Thank you, Bette. You too! 💖

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  11. Anne Goodwin is bringing Matilda Windsor home Avatar
    Anne Goodwin is bringing Matilda Windsor home

    I thought somebody was going to be nasty to her – there’s so much hostility to breastfeeding – so nice that she was benignly observed. But I’m worried about her being in the shopping mall so soon after the birth when she should be at home getting looked after.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Yes, Jacqui made a similar comment, Anne. Perhaps I underestimated the child’s age, but I don’t think by much. These days, many mums take their bubs home on Day 1. I was surprised by a parent of a child I was teaching (this is 20 years ago) who gave birth in the morning and was at school that afternoon to pick up her child – with her new baby, and happily allowing the children to look at it (fairly closely, I thought). When I had Bec (35 years ago), I was in hospital for 5 days. Mum had to ‘convalesce’ for 10. Times change and it’s not so much regarded as an ‘illness’ any more and many mums are keen on keeping fit. Breastfeeding in public seems to be more acceptable in public now. It’s interesting how times and attitudes change.

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  12. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    Beautifully told. I did twitch at taking a week-old baby out in a crowded setting!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Maybe I underestimated the baby’s age, but it wouldn’t have been more than a couple of weeks. I’m not sure why the mum had the baby out, but I was pretty impressed by what I saw. I spend a lot of time parent/child watching. Nowadays, many mums take their bubs home on Day 1, so they are probably fairly confident in a matter of days. When I had my youngest 35 years ago, I was kept in hospital for 5 days, whereas Mum (almost the same number of years before that) was kept in ‘convalescence’ for 10 days. Times change.

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      1. Jacqui Murray Avatar
        Jacqui Murray

        It has been over 30 years since mine were born. Maybe thinking has changed! I had mine about 35 years ago also and in America. They sent us home day 2 (3 maybe?). Which was good. My husband was destroying the house!

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          That made me laugh, Jacqui. I can imagine. 🙂

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  13. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    This is very sweet, Norah. Admittedly, I would never have breast fed in public.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I didn’t either, Robbie. When my last child was born (dare I say, 35 years ago) it was still frowned upon, but many shopping centres were starting (under pressure) to include a parenting room for breastfeeding mothers. They are quite common now, but many mothers feel it’s natural and have no need to hide themselves away, even in a parenting room. Good on them, I think. This particular mum really impressed me. She just stopped in her tracks and fed where she was standing. There was nothing brazen about it, just a total bubble of love.

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        I don’t mind about it, but I would never do it because I had a very conservative Catholic upbringing and it’s hard to get past certain things.

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          I’m the same, Robbie. I know how you feel.

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  14. Miss Judy Avatar
    Miss Judy

    Very touching story, Norah.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Judy.

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

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  16. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar
    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    A great answer to the challenge, Norah! Have a nice Sunday! xx Michael

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Michael. Have a wonderful week!

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