Feelings on Motherhood (Chatty Thread)

[AMock777]

I know they are many momma's still waiting to pop, but I thought it would be fun for all of us to share our feelings on Motherhood. Then when your little ones do arrive you can add it on this thread. Whether you are a first time Mommy or 16th time pro (like Rain) it will be fun to hear different experiences and feelings.

Here is my little story:

Feelings on Motherhood from a first time Mommy:
No one can describe to you what being a mommy truly feels like. You think you can imagine how much you will love your children, but not in my wildest dreams did I think it would be an all consuming love like it is. To be honest I was a little nervous to become a mom. I knew my life would change forever and wasnt sure if I was ready for that. But now I couldnt imagine my life any other way. Last night was the first time since she was born that I finally realized she is all ours, and will be forever. My DH walked into the bedroom where I was feeding her and I was lightly crying. He was worried and asked what was wrong and all I could say is "she's ours" over and over. He smiled realizing that it just hit me that this little peanut is our daughter, the little one growing in my tummy for the past 9 months. From the second I saw her every memory of morning sickness, back pain, and wicked heartburn disappeared completely and I knew I would do it all over again if I had to for this little one. I get emotional every time I think about the future and how I am going to be there to witness her first steps, her first day of school, and her first date. Part of me wants to slow down time because I know she will only be this tiny for a little while. While at the same time I want to speed up time because I cant wait to see that first little smile, or hear her little voice say mama. Another thing I love about being a mom is seeing my DH with her. He loves her so much. I knew he would but I just didnt think about how much a child also means to their daddy. I look at him and love him more because I know how great of a dad he is already, and how she is going to have such a great male influence in her life that many girls unfortunately do not get. My little girl has made me love him more, and I am so blessed he has given me the most wonderful gift- our daughter and the chance to be somebody's mommy. When she was first born I loved her, but I was worried because I didnt automatically feel like I had that "Mommy" love for her. But I think it is something that takes a little time to develop, because now just a few days later I definetly have it and would do ANYTHING for her already. I am so in love and I love being a mommy. There is my book about mommyhood, from an emotional, sleep deprived, hormonal on cloud 9 (and pain killers) mommy!