Nov 21 2008
Lessons I Learned When I Became a Mother
The day I became a mother, my perspective on life changed for the better in an instant. I suddenly found myself inundated with feelings I had never experienced before. My life before having my daughter seemed a lifetime away when I held her for the first time and looked at the new person who was half me. While giving birth, I learned that the human body can endure great pain, yet one can still maintain a sense of humor. The doctors made me laugh between contractions and pushing.
Upon seeing my daughter for the first time, I realized that love can hit you instantly and blot out every emotional hurt you have ever endured. I learned how one can fear for another’s well being to the point of obsession for I felt instantly protective of her. I also learned that being a mother goes beyond giving birth. It involves staying up late to comfort your child when they’re sick, being amazed at their emerging personalities, and loving someone else more than you love yourself.
These are just a few examples of what I learned when I had my daughter. I continue to learn other lessons as the years pass and look forward to watching her grow into a woman. The years as a mother have been the happiest of my life.
