Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus and her son, Maxwell, grace the cover of the latest edition of Motherhood In-Style magazine, and they look so adorable.
In an exclusive interview with the publication, Stephanie dishes on her childhood, waiting for the right time to become a mother, and what’s next for her career-wise.
See excerpts below.
On pregnancy: My pregnancy was wonderful. The baby didn’t stress me. I had too much energy, maybe that’s why. My energy level was so high. In fact, as some point, I had to tell myself I need to slow down because that was when my film got released, and I did the premieres in Lagos and Abuja. I wished I could do more because I actually felt like I could have done! I’m really grateful to God that apart from the few aches and pains, I felt great most of the time. I loved every kick and even the discomfort of having to carry my big belly around for months. God made everything beautiful in the end.
On being ready for a baby: You get married and of course you want to get pregnant, do you understand? You believe God for a child sometimes but you also say, ‘God, I need to be mentally ready to have this baby’, I think I had to be at a point where I was totally ready in my heart, soul and spirit – totally calm to be able to have this baby. I won’t say it’s a choice or something, of course when you get married you’re hoping you’re going to have a child and you’re praying that it happens as quickly as possible. I am just grateful to God that it happened when I was totally ready.
On motherhood: Motherhood has changed me in profound ways. Every day I look at my kid and wonder if he actually popped out of me. The experience has basically turned me inside out, in a good way. I’ve learnt what it really means to put a person’s needs above my own. Emotionally, I have grown to love differently and understand life more meaningfully; I feel a huge sense of responsibility.
On the body change: I really didn’t stress myself much. I allowed the process to take place while enjoying the changes in my body. I did some workout exercises at some point, but not for long. I wasn’t in a hurry to snap back and didn’t give myself any pressure. I probably ate a lot more during my pregnancy and when my diet was returned to normal, so did my body.
In an exclusive interview with the publication, Stephanie dishes on her childhood, waiting for the right time to become a mother, and what’s next for her career-wise.
See excerpts below.
On pregnancy: My pregnancy was wonderful. The baby didn’t stress me. I had too much energy, maybe that’s why. My energy level was so high. In fact, as some point, I had to tell myself I need to slow down because that was when my film got released, and I did the premieres in Lagos and Abuja. I wished I could do more because I actually felt like I could have done! I’m really grateful to God that apart from the few aches and pains, I felt great most of the time. I loved every kick and even the discomfort of having to carry my big belly around for months. God made everything beautiful in the end.
On being ready for a baby: You get married and of course you want to get pregnant, do you understand? You believe God for a child sometimes but you also say, ‘God, I need to be mentally ready to have this baby’, I think I had to be at a point where I was totally ready in my heart, soul and spirit – totally calm to be able to have this baby. I won’t say it’s a choice or something, of course when you get married you’re hoping you’re going to have a child and you’re praying that it happens as quickly as possible. I am just grateful to God that it happened when I was totally ready.
On motherhood: Motherhood has changed me in profound ways. Every day I look at my kid and wonder if he actually popped out of me. The experience has basically turned me inside out, in a good way. I’ve learnt what it really means to put a person’s needs above my own. Emotionally, I have grown to love differently and understand life more meaningfully; I feel a huge sense of responsibility.
On the body change: I really didn’t stress myself much. I allowed the process to take place while enjoying the changes in my body. I did some workout exercises at some point, but not for long. I wasn’t in a hurry to snap back and didn’t give myself any pressure. I probably ate a lot more during my pregnancy and when my diet was returned to normal, so did my body.
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