Giving Birth and the Motherhood Connection

Every mother remembers the details of the day she gives birth. It doesn't matter if it's the first, second or even the third birth. I remember both of my births as if they happened yesterday.

The birth of my son was my first experience at giving birth and moving into that motherhood role. I was scared of the unknown and excited about my future of parenting all at the same time.

The day I went into labor my husband and I thought it would take a while since it was my first pregnancy. Little did I know that by the time I got to the lobby of the hospital I was already dilated to ten and almost gave birth to my son in the lobby. The doctor later told me that I had a high threshold for pain. But, to cope with the pain while I was giving birth I moaned quite a bit. For several hours after having my son he moaned also. The nurses were surprised at this. My son heard me, even before he came into this world. Our strong connection was evident with this experience we shared together.

The birth of my daughter was different from my son's, but just as special. Right after she was born the doctor put her on my chest, an experience I didn't get with my son because he needed oxygen after birth. My daughter looked into my eyes, and my heart just melted. The mother daughter connection was instantaneous at that moment.