I walked into the two biggest smiles on two brand new parents. Despite being emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted; they were elated. As a mom, the first thing I notice is the mom. Don’t get me wrong, I love brand new baby wrinkles just as much as anyone, but the real core - the real backbone - is mom. Her body, her mind and her mental state has been thrown into a rollercoaster. She grew life, gave birth to life and now provides life every minute of the day. The amount of strength it takes to be a mom is something only other moms understand. She is a force and she is beginning a journey that will lead her family into happiness.

Those moments in the hospital go so fast. Don’t forget to document the first time you fell in love with your baby; I’ll be there waiting.