my first thoughts as a mom...

Sometimes, in this past week, I've thought about writing. I've begun to form words in my mind to try to express what I feel. But no words ever seem sufficient.
I've never experienced so many new feelings at once.

There is so much to say, but mostly...
I am in awe of the depth of my new and overwhelming love.
To love someone so fiercely is painful. It is a heavy and exhausting burden.
But I have never felt so complete and full and truly happy.

Here is something much better than words...