We asked three very inspiring moms four questions about motherhood.
The third and last successful woman to whom we asked questions is Veronika Kašáková, model and founder of the Veronika Kašáková Foundation, which supports children in orphanages. ❤️
1) How did childbirth affect you in your life?
My birth was beautiful. It was a celebration of the birth of a new life, my son Matyáš. Each contraction that came was for me closer to meeting him. I was preparing for the arrival of my son, but of course it took me by surprise. I think that every woman reaches the bottom of her strength at the same time. But the reward is the greatest that can be. Giving birth boosted my self-confidence. I found out what I can do. I gave birth to a son who weighed 4.2 kilos. I see it as a miracle and it gave me strength. I know that I can handle everything, like almost every mother.
2) How did you adjust your diet during pregnancy?
To be honest... I thought I would edit him better and be consistent and responsible. Of course, I excluded foods that are dangerous for the baby from the menu. Otherwise, I indulged in anything. At the end of my pregnancy, I was so tired and exhausted that I mainly supplemented with sugars. I was pregnant during Christmas and during the pandemic, when we were always at home, and it affected the diet. But I don't want to make excuses. I was comfortable. Maybe more than I wanted.
3) What would you say to women who are trying for a baby?
I have not found myself in the situation of a mother who has been trying for a baby for a long time. Any advice from a mother who conceived easily and quickly seems presumptuous to me. I feel for them and I firmly believe that they will get a happy ending. I wish them the best. I can say for myself that the psychological side of every woman is a reflection of her inner and outer life. If the situation is difficult for the woman's soul, I would choose accompanying mental hygiene so that the woman is psychologically well-being. This also applies after the baby is born. When mom is happy, the whole family is happy. I believe that this is also the case when parents are trying to have a child.
4) You are the mother of a beautiful son, Matyášek, who was diagnosed with phenylketonuria. However, as we follow you on Instagram, you are a brave mom and you manage it brilliantly. What would you say to future mothers if something similar happened to them?
Thanks for the compliments and I'm glad you feel the same way about Instagram. But my heart always skips a beat and my throat tightens when someone mentions it. Advising someone who is experiencing a huge fear of the unknown and especially fear of a baby is actually useless. Still, it's important. Actually, I don't even know what would help me. Maybe just feel the support, love and commitment from my partner and family around me. I have great support in my partner. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. It's great to have a man by your side to hold you up even when the rocks are falling. I wish this for every woman who goes through this shock and fear. Sometimes it can be enough just to feel that a woman is not alone in this and everything else is inferior. At the same time, it is necessary for the woman to experience and recover from the shock and self-blame. Without these sad experiences, the feelings have no chance to go away.
5) How do you manage to still exude such energy?
My son makes me very happy. If people didn't ask me all the time and if I didn't have to draw blood and communicate with doctors every week about his condition, I would have let it go completely. My little boy is healthy and lives a completely full life like his peers, with the only difference being that he is on a strict low protein diet. Coincidentally, I met another Matyáš, who is 14 years old. He gave me peace, courage and inspiration in life. I stop being afraid. I still feel the weight of responsibility and the need to learn everything new. It's like driving a car. The first week you will be afraid and in a year everything will be automatic. We are approaching the year. Everything is far from automatic and sometimes it scares me, but we manage it well. The reward is my smiling son and I am a happy and proud mom.
Many thanks to Veronica for answering all our questions openly!❤️
Verra team💕