by Audrey Busciglio

Created on: September 25, 2009   Last Updated: February 18, 2010

Motherhood can come unexpectedly or expectedly sort of speak, and bring with it a host of emotions that will affect the heart, and soul of the woman involved. From the moment of conception your life is changed, and in my case it was a change for the better. I bonded with my children before birth ,and the experiences of carrying them inside of me will always be remembered fondly by me. When they entered the world all red and puffy, it was a feeling of overall joy and contentment that I will never forget. I also believe it is a feeling that will not come around again, except maybe when my children have children. Of course it will not be as intense, but, I am hoping I will get a taste of the happiness that I felt before.

When I became a mother my priorities changed and my child became my main focus. I believe it is instinctive for a mother to feel the need to be attentive to her child, and care for her in away that was never experienced before motherhood. My children were always my primary focus and still are, even though my girls are older and not children anymore. I view the world differently now maybe because my daughters are in it too. Things I took for granted before I was a mom, are now things I place more emphasis on. I am more concerned with their safety, and when it was only me I took more chances. Life is fragile and when I entered motherhood I felt that from the moment the nurse placed this little package from God in my arms.

The flood of emotions are endless when a woman becomes a mom. There are so many highs and lows that it is sometimes hard to keep up. The deep love that is experienced from having children is a feeling that is probably felt by most women who choose to have a child. The need to protect your child from harm, and hurt in any way takes over the woman who has the most important job, anyone could have.(well in my eyes I believe that to be true.) The fear is relevant when you are worried or afraid that your child is sick or in danger. The hurt that a mom feels when her child acts out, especially in the teenage years. Many children do go through a rebellious period when they are teenagers. This time can be very daunting to a mother. Many moms have experienced sadness, and hurt feelings when their child disrespected them. The once innocent child has become an uncaring teenager, who is trying to tame the ranging hormones that have become part of their lives. It is a trying time, and can cause a mom some pain and suffering. The flip side is

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