Mother's Day: Diana and Valentina
 

Mother's Day holds a special place in all our hearts. Ever since we were little and prepared a very special day for Mom and showered her with gifts, whether at home or at school. We did it with all our love because we know our mothers have always been there for us. At Someone Somewhere, we want to thank all those women who have dedicated a part of their lives to us. This time we talk to Diana, our Art Manager, who recently became a mother and tells us about her experience, the challenges she has encountered, and above all, shares her joy with her little baby, Valentina.

Tell us, what did you feel when you first met Valentina?

I planned this moment of childbirth a lot, I had a lot of expectations and wanted it to be exactly as I imagined, so I didn't want any kind of surgical intervention. I opted for a water birth and everything was very natural. It was great because I was able to hold her as soon as she was born; they just cleaned her first and handed her to me. I thought I was going to cry, like all mothers do when they meet their baby, but more than anything it was totally cathartic.

When I held her in my arms, I thought, "you're seeing a new being that you know and at the same time don't; you know her because she was inside you, but you don't know her because she is a completely new person." It's a feeling of happiness, of wonder, of having met a great challenge and having completed one stage to begin another: that of being a mother. It was a very strong emotional shock, but a very beautiful one. I can't explain it; it's something incredible, wonderful, to finally meet her after nine months of waiting.

Now that you're a mom, do you think anything has changed in you or the way you see things?

My life completely changed. I think we all expect certain things from motherhood, that everything will be beautiful, perfect, but the truth is that it comes with a lot of new responsibilities, and of course, it changes your perspective on life and how to do things. You feel responsible for a new being, for being careful with everything you do, every one of your actions, because it will impact this new person. From my personal relationship with her to what I do as an individual for the world she will live in. Without a doubt, being a mom is a challenge. Even so, motherhood is very beautiful; seeing that little person who depends on you, seeing her smile or seeing her sleep peacefully is incredibly fulfilling. Of course, there's also that other part where you sometimes get frustrated and say, "Am I doing this right?" I've had that feeling many times because I feel like I owe her everything; I owe her being the best person so that she can be well.

Although we know Valentina is still very little, do you have any anecdotes with her that you'd like to share?

Every moment is wonderful! Despite this short time with her, I've experienced many emotions at once. My baby arrived a little early, at a complicated time. I spent a few months of great stress at the end of my pregnancy. My grandmother and uncle passed away from Covid just two months before my baby was born. They were very close to me, so on one hand there was the joy of knowing I was about to meet her, but on the other was the sadness of two losses. Valentina has been a very strong-willed child, as her name suggests: "brave, courageous, strong." I chose that name for her as soon as I knew she was a girl, because I know she's coming into a very difficult world, and I wanted her name to carry a sense of strength, for her to be a brave woman who can face any challenge that comes her way.

In addition to this, there was also the responsibility of my job. I consider myself what they call a workaholic, because I worked until the last day of my pregnancy. At Someone Somewhere, there was no problem, as I took maternity leave. But besides this job, I am also a visual artist, so I have many personal projects and couldn't neglect them, especially one particular ongoing project. So I worked day and night until very late for a couple of days. One of those days I told my Valentina: "Okay, I know you want to come, but please wait until I finish this." On the third day, I submitted the work at 2 in the afternoon, and moments later, I started having contractions! It was as if she had heard me and given me time to finish my work. I truly felt that she understood me, and it was a very beautiful thing. I felt a magical connection with her.

Finally, how would you describe being a mom in three words?

It's beautiful. It's difficult. And it's incredible! Incredible in every sense of the word because you can't believe it's happening. Your life takes a 180° turn and is no longer centered around what it was before, in my case, my work. When a baby comes into your life, there's a shift in your mindset and this new little person becomes your priority. I've always been clear that I want to be successful, but now I don't just want it for myself or because of other people's expectations; now I want to be great for her.

From the Someone Somewhere team, we not only thank Diana but also congratulate her and wish her all the best in this new stage of her life. We know that being a mother isn't always a bed of roses, but even so, we want to tell all moms that they are doing great!

And if you still don't know what to get Mom this year...
check out our collections of Slim fit t-shirts or
our Cases and Tote Bags.
She's sure to love them!