It feels like both the longest and shortest ten months of my life, and it is hard to remember what life was like without her! I didn't have a lot of particular expectations before she was born about what life would be like or the kind of person she would be, but I think it's safe to say my heart has grown, and although I am exhausted and wish I didn't have such a demanding job and usually just long for an elusive quiet 10 minutes to sit down and relax, I have been surprised how instinctually "easy" it is to prioritize her needs and care for her and love her through thick and thin, fussy days and happy days, while sick and in health. I guess I wasn't sure before if I really had it in me to be a mom! And while it is by no means a walk in the park, I feel so much relief that it feels more organic and natural than I was expecting.

In what ways has your experience with your babe the last ten months changed you or proven different from your expectations or made you realize new things about who you are?