7. You have other people to consider at mealtimes.
“Before, I never cared about leftovers. Now I let the children be served first and wait for them to finish so I can eat what’s left on their plates.” - Mariann Tormon, 32; mom of 8-year-old Micah and 4-year-old Iza

“Before having a baby, I gave excuses to skip meals. Now I understand how important it is to have meals together as a family. Every time I wake up, I know what my purpose in this life is. I became selfless and matured in the most magical way. Having a baby gave me a sense of security, for I know that I will never be alone, ever." - France dela Fuerte mom to 3year old Miggy

8. You become a kid again.
“It's still a puzzle to me how we moms comprehend our babies. It's like they have their own language, but we manage to understand them not with our ears but with our hearts. Eventually, that language turns into speech and we continue to listen with a promise that we'll try to keep that understanding throughout their lives.” - Rhoda Viernesto-Cabuang, mom of 7-year-old Reigne Madelyne and 3-year-old Renee Alexz

“I used to think kids and babies wouldn’t like me. I'm not the playful type and I wouldn’t know how to get along with them. I was surprised to find how natural it was for me to play with and entertain my own baby. I never thought I would enjoy playing peek-a-boo for an hour straight or have a kiddie TV theme song play on loop in my head. I teach her to be a loving and polite girl and she teaches me to be a good and patient mom. Suddenly, I'm not so self-centered anymore.” - Vanessa Manila-Dy, 29; mom to 1-year-old Zoe Alexa.


 

9. You become more appreciative of your own mother.

“I used to be the center of my own world, but now I can't stop talking about my baby and my journey to motherhood. I used to be tolerable of my sister's jokes and antics but now I literally sound like my mother. I became appreciative of her and how it wasn't easy for her to raise us. To show her my gratitude, I give a her a treat whenever I can.” - Yanna Solace Abrera-Adofina, 24; mom-to-be to Lucas Timothy Ram

“Having a baby gave me a chance to correct my mistakes as a daughter to my own mother. I want to be a good mother like her so that I will be loved by my kids in return.” - Norie Coching, mom to 4-year-old Julisha


10. You finally learn what unconditional love means.

“I thought my health problems would deny me of my dream of becoming a mother. It was a miracle that I had my firstborn at the age of 30. God even granted me the blessing twice, and with a special purpose since one of my boys is a special child, whom I unselfishly and unconditionally love. I may be just a nobody, but to my boys - especially my eldest - I am their world.” - Melissa Montino, 33; mom to 3-year-old Jarius and 2-year-old Jacob.

“Having a baby taught me to surrender and let go of things I have no control over. My daughter's condition made me realize I could not predict nor change everything. Having her made me more faithful and trustful in God, to whom I surrender everything." - Vanessa Palad-Salosagcol, mom to 2-year-old Sophia Adele and 22 weeks pregnant.

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