Isabel Roloff Shares Grief Only A Mother Knows

Jacob Roloff’s wife Isabel took to Instagram to pen a beautiful tribute to her son Mateo. In a tribute that moved many to tears, Isabel admits she’s realized the tragic truth of motherhood. It’s here and gone in a fleeting moment. And, it leaves a huge and painful sadness in the hearts of mothers everywhere. What tragic truth of motherhood did she discover? Keep reading for the details.

Isabel Roloff shares the tragic truth of motherhood

Jacob Roloff’s wife shared a black and white photo featuring some of Mateo’s body and one of his arms. As LPBW fans know, the couple decided before Mateo was born that they would not be sharing his face with the world. They, however, continue to update fans and share photos without his face in them. While many fans were bitter and felt robbed after her being so open with sharing her pregnancy, others respect the couple’s decision to protect their son’s right to privacy.

Isabel Roloff kicked off her post by noting there is a deep sadness and grief in the hearts of mothers everywhere. A grief that is only understood by becoming a mother. What is that grief? Knowing how fast time goes and how fleeting every moment is. Isabel admits she thought people saying time flies and children grow fast was just something they said. Now that she has Mateo, however, she realizes how true the statement is.

Getting emotional, Jacob Roloff’s wife admits that no amount of time will ever be enough with her son. She enjoys watching her son grow. But, her heart also aches as she knows he needs her a little less every day.

She penned: “As I watch your belly rise and fall while you sleep, as I watch your eyes light up while you take in the world, as I watch you smile with love as you absorb the love given to you, a part of me aches.”

She’s trying to soak up every moment with him

Isabel admits that being a mother isn’t easy. She feels overstimulated and overwhelmed sometimes. Isabel, however, knows that these feelings won’t last. Eventually, all she’ll have is her memories of when Mateo was small. So, she tries to put the struggles in the back of her mind and focus on soaking up every moment she has with her son before they are gone.

She concluded in her beautiful tribute: “Watching you grow has been the greatest honor of my life and I just don’t want to miss a thing.”

In response, LPBW fans agree that Isabel really hit the nail on the head with the tragic side of motherhood. What do you think about her beautiful tribute? Let us know in the comments down below.