I am a 29 year old first time mother to a 6 month old little girl.
A little about your family:
I live with my fiancé, our daughter and our new puppy!
What surprised you the most when you first became a new parent?
How everything required planning, even things that I never thought about such as taking a quick shower.
What changes or challenges did you experience as a new parent and how did you react to them?
I think I would have to say that it was the lack of sleep right after she was born. It took us a while to get a routine and once we were able to do that, it helped.
Was there a moment when you suddenly thought, “WOW, I am a parent”?
It happened when I was holding her and looked down at her when we first got back home from the hospital. It was a magical moment.
What would you say is/was your favorite part about being a parent?
I think that would be when she is crying and I can’t figure out why.
Was your child’s delivery as expected?
Yes. She came a little early and my labor was long, but everything went well.
What advice would you give to expecting moms/dads/couples to help them prepare for the delivery of their first child?
Keep in mind that if things do not go as planned you have to be flexible and try not to get upset, because it is all worth it once you are holding your baby.
