"Before I was a Mom, I made and ate hot meals, wore unstained clothes and had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom, I never worried about how late I went to bed because I could sleep in as long as I wanted. Before I was a Mom, I washed my face and brushed my teeth everyday. Before I was a Mom, I enjoyed a leisurely cup of coffee while reading the morning newspaper on a Saturday morning. Before I was a Mom, I slept the whole night through. Before I was a Mom, my house was clean everyday and I didn't worry about whether or not my plants were poisonous. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, peed on, chewed on or pinched by little fingers. Before I was a Mom, I had complete control of my mind, thoughts and body. Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child while doctors and nurses did tests or gave shots. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces because I couldn't stop the hurt. Before I was a Mom, I never looked into teary eyes and cried. Before I was a Mom, I never got gloriously happy over a toothless grin. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never was up in the wee hours of the night just watching a baby while it slept. I never knew that something so small couldn't effect my life so tremendously. Before I was a Mom, I never knew I could love someone so unconditionally and completely. Before I was a Mom, I never knew how satisfying it is to feed a hungry child. I never knew how fulfilling it is to soothe a baby's cries. Before I was a Mom, I loved my Mom, but didn't understand her. Before I was a Mom, I never knew the warmth, the joy, the heartache, the wonderment, or the fulfillment of being a Mom. Before I was a Mom, I never knew I would love being a Mom." - Author Unknown