Ruth K discusses her largest parenting challenge

Digital content creator and emerging actress Ruth Kirui, along with her husband, comedian and talent manager Mulamwah, recently welcomed their first child, a healthy baby boy named Oyando Junior, affectionately known as Kalamwah. In a YouTube video shared on her channel, Ruth opened up about her experiences as a first-time mom, expressing the joy and challenges that come with motherhood.

While reflecting on her first week into motherhood, Ruth acknowledged that it was a mix of both joy and challenges. She specifically highlighted the ups and downs of breastfeeding as a significant aspect of her new role. Ruth revealed that she encountered difficulties, developing painful sores that made the breastfeeding experience a nightmare.

“Motherhood is sweet. I cannot complain, but it has many ups and downs. There are many challenges, but we still push on and try our best,” she shared in the video.

Describing the pain she felt during breastfeeding, Ruth mentioned shedding tears due to the discomfort caused by painful wounds around her breasts. She experimented with various positions to find a more comfortable way to breastfeed her son, Kalamwah.

“He would not understand, but it was a terrible experience for me. Before you heal, it takes a while. But I love the breastfeeding moment where I bond with my son. It is very fulfilling,” Ruth explained, expressing her appreciation for the bonding moments with her baby.

Despite the initial challenges, Ruth noted that the pain started subsiding, allowing her to enjoy the moments shared with her son during breastfeeding. She also mentioned Mulamwah’s efforts to be supportive, even though he couldn’t fully relate to her experience.