Do you remember what it was like before you were a mom?

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Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.~

♥bigmamma♥ · Accepted Answer

This is probably the most beautiful thing I've seen on Y/A!!!  Who would've thought some of the things you mentioned could be so great!  Very well put!!!  BTW, I can't remember at all what it was like before I was a mom - it was over 20 years ago!  But I'm lovin every minute of it!!!

jetaunbraese · Answer

Before I was a mom, I never obessed about someone else's poop - how often, the color, etc..
I never thought I'd call & email everyone I knew when they took thier first step, went potty all by themselves, drew thier first picture of me (I looked like a big circle w/eyes, mouth, and 4 lines coming out - like a big spider), wrote their first name, etc.
I never knew I could just look at someone and know I did something right!

THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 · Answer

Before i was a mom i remember long baths and being able to go away for a weekend without the kids, i also remember being lonely and insecure and never knowing the bond and love between my child and i we have many uphill challenges a day but nothing i would trade my kids for.  they are special to me as i am to them.  thank u for the question and god bless u ...

bikinibabewannabe · Answer

Before I was a mom...I stayed up late and or all night and it DIDN"T mean anything was wrong. Sleeping with "hot" young men didn't mean sweating little boys in blanket sleepers drooling on MY pillow, swatting me with wayward hands and feet. "Partying" had nothing to do with bob the builder, pump it up or ninja turtles. Places I ate didn't have chicken nuggets on the menu. Italian food consisted of more than cheese pizza or "sgetti with sauce." My shoes didn't have to be comfy, waterproof and allow me to sprint to catch a falling child. Weekends meant sleeping in past 6:30am, reading the paper and drinking coffee all without having conversations involving "why", "he hit me",  "can we play/watch?" and do you have pancakes this morning?
Before a household of boys I NEVER had to explain WHY I DIDN'T have penis...enjoy your bundle-they change so fast-5 kids later

someoneelse04 · Answer

You always remember what it was like before you were a Mom, that helps when your kids get older!! I am a single mom of 3, girls, 16 and 13, boy, 6, and that love, that heart, only grows bigger and stronger..Cherish each moment...

Anonymous · Answer

I was a young mother and I cannot even think of a time when they were not there with me. Even if I think back before their time it seems as though they are somewhere on the sidelines. Crazy, but they just seem to have always been there!

. · Answer

Before I was a mom I never sat and cried because school starts tomorrow

duncanhines1920 · Answer

Five months ago, I became a mom (for the first time) to a 27-week preemie. He's home now, and doing FANTASTIC. Reading this, I laughed and nodded more than once. I love being a mom, and I honestly cannot remember what my life was like before him. Thanks for this!

Abc · Answer

very beautiful. i dont have a child yet but i cant wait until i do. you gave it more a reason to have a child. it brought tears to my eyes

w_damara2002 · Answer

very insperational

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