I recall vaguely those first two weeks at home with a newborn were similar to a long weekend (as a non-parent) in Las Vegas: little to no sleep, you don't remember what you did the night before and you have no idea what's about to happen next.
The thing about motherhood is you have no idea what to expect or anticipate until you're in the middle of it. Right now I can tell you: Life is awesome, I love being a mom. I can’t imagine missing this experience. I’ve had a lot of adventures and been many places around the world; but watching my little Oliver grow and become a little person who laughs and smiles, is completely magical. Of all the adventures I've had though, I can say without hesitation, they are unparalleled to watching him grow and evolve, it's the most thrilling experience of my life.
I was so prepared for pregnancy and birth. I went to classes and had this vision in my mind of how the birth would play out. I spent hours researching but when Isabella finally arrived, I felt overwhelmed and didn’t know what was to come next. Giving birth in a hospital can be very stressful and despite all my research and talking to friends with babies, no one warns you.