While many mothers will be receiving breakfast in bed or handmade cards this Mother’s Day, Rupinder Kaur Rekhi will be spending her Mother’s Day cradling the newest addition to her family– a two-day-old baby boy.
For Ms Rehki and her husband Gagandeep Singh Rekhi, the arrival of their son has been a heartwarming and emotional experience, bringing a mix of emotions and deep reflection.
“It’s mixed feelings when you go into labour of course,” Ms Rekhi said.
“But after that it’s all well– when we see the baby, it makes it all worth it.”
While Mother’s Day might be a little more low-key this year, there will still be room for celebration.
“Grandmother is here so maybe we will go out and have dinner to celebrate,” Ms Rekhi said.
For Mr Rehki, witnessing his wife’s labour gave him renewed appreciation for the strength of mothers everywhere.
“When I see my wife giving birth, I get even more respect for motherhood. I always have more respect for my mother and for my wife, for every mother in this world,” he said.
