Transformed Into a Mother

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I was terrified I would not know how to be a mother.

Pain and fear of inadequacy,

Instantly swept aside.

Surprised as

A surge of motherly love

Rose up in my heart.

A sense of awe at

The miracle of creation.

We examined tiny,

Perfectly formed

Fingers and toes.

Becoming a Mother

Startled by

Infant’s innate instinct

For survival as

He rooted hungrily,

Nursing moments after birth.

Pleased when

Baby quickly turned his head

Hearing the sound of our voices.

He recognized me.

Then,

Focused intensely on my face,

Bonding to me,

Ensuring I bonded to him.

Transformed instantaneously

Into a mother.

A gift from God,

Pure and simple.

About the Author

Melanie Jean Juneau

Melanie Jean Juneau is a mother of nine children who blogs at joy of nine9. Her writing is humorous and heart-warming; thoughtful and thought-provoking. Part of her call and her witness is to write the truth about children, family, marriage and the sacredness of life. Melanie is the administrator of ACWB, the Editor in Chief at CatholicLane, CatholicStand, Catholic365 , CAPC & author of Echoes of the Divine.