The day that I became a mother was incredibly painful and exhilarating and exhausting and beautiful. It was an overwhelming experience that I hope I never forget. The moment I held baby Cohen in my arms I was completely speechless at the remarkable feelings that came over me. Feelings I didn’t know could be felt enveloped me. I stared down at the babe in my arms and couldn’t believe he was finally here.
I remember looking at him as he was being taken care of after birth and feeling an exhilaration that the long nine months of waiting were finally over. As I caught glimpses of him, a small wave of panic washed over me and I couldn’t help but wonder what came next. What would this little guy be like? Would I be a good mother to him? Would I be able to raise and nurture him the way he needed? 
When we were left alone, I held Cohen in my arms, gazing down into his sweet little face. Suddenly a feeling came over me, so powerful that I began to cry. I cried and cried, so overwhelmed by a feeling of love and joy so intense that I knew in that moment I would do anything for this little babe. I loved him so deeply; he was a part of me that I would cherish forever. That moment is one I hope to never forget. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much love in my entire life; I was so sure my heart would burst. 
At times it still seems surreal that this little person who looks at me, quietly watching me every day, in that curious way that only he can, is mine forever. Getting to be Cohen’s mom is the brightest light in my life. This life with him is sweet and full. I am so grateful every day that I was given the gift of raising such a happy little spirit. 
Motherhood is one of the greatest privileges of my life and I am so lucky to share that with so many beautiful women. This year will be my very first Mother’s Day and I am so happy that I’ll be able to experience it with the two most important people in my life. AJ and Cohen are the two most important people in my life. I’m so grateful that I was the lucky one chosen to bring this beautiful baby boy, in all of his sweet and happy innocence, to earth, and be able to raise him with such a strong, kind man as his father. 
Happy Mother’s Day to mothers and future mothers everywhere, especially to my own beautiful mom who has been a wonderful example of love and strength to me in my own life. Also, a Happy Mother’s Day to my mother-in-law who raised the kindest, gentlest man, who will be a shining example to this little boy I hold so dearly to my heart; you have given me the greatest gift of all, my own little family. 
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https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/610637921478012928
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/610637735066382336
I knew I was a mom the minute I saw my daughter’s face. It’s as if I had known her my whole life.
enjoy baby’s first smile as a motherhood
The minute they handed my daughter to me and I held her close I knew I was a mom.
Laurie Emerson
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Not a mom yet of a human child lol but I am a *pet parent* and can say that I’ve always felt a maternal, nurturing connection with babies of all kinds
KC
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my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/610542892122304512
KC
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When I first saw my daughter on the sonogram :-)
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Tweeted https://twitter.com/dddiva/status/610530569403830273
When I first held my oldest daughter is when I knew I was a mom.
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/610527173892546560
i knew i was a mom when i gave birth to our first born
my wife knew she was a mom when we found out she was pregnant
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/610475847665983489
I realized I was a Mom when I held my daughter the first time..
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/610474127468527617
The first time for me was holding him for the first time after my c-section he was early and so small
when i saw my daughter for the first time
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/610455735277850624
I do not have children. I hope my answer can still count. I have raised 8 bottle baby kittens though, and that made me feel like a mom more than anything else I have experienced as an adult. :-D
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/610426624450895872
When I picked her up out of the pool, it was so neat.
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/610363952892104704
I can’t be a mother, but my mother being a mother to me was very important to me, and my mother is the most important thing to me.
Being a mom has been the hardest job but the most rewarding gift I have ever been given. My kids are the pearls in my crown and I lost my own mother a few months ago taking care of her at home hospice I learned a few things. The sacrifices mothers make. Like giving away that extra helping from our dinner plate to give to our hungry boy. And say “I’m so full I can’t eat another bite”. The sacrifices my own mother did for me like making me dresses growing up to put clothes on my back. Forever I will be thankful for such a mother. I pray I will be half the mother she was.
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/610260104877768704
I’m not a mom and won’t be, but I knew I was going to be an Auntie and I love my little niece as if she was my own. I enjoy her so much and so thankful she is in my life.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/610256542563045376
When I first saw my baby girl in my arms looking up at me!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/610248625445322752
I first knew when I was 19 with my son.
The moment I saw our first son’s heart beating on the ultrasound.
https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/610218694531088384
I first realized I was a mom when I was up every 2 hour for nightly feedings, lol. I was exhausted, but so in love.
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/610211045676838913
I felt like a Mom from the minute I saw the positive pregnancy test
I knew I was a mom after I delivered and everyone left so I could get some rest I got a chance to check out and properly meet my son, it was an Amazing feeling!
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/610189463667523585
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
When I held my twins in my arms for the first time
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I had the mom instinct in the womb.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/610153003283296258
My GF first new she was a mom when she felt the baby moving around inside her.
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/610151033642205185
When I felt movement, was when I knew, so amazing :)
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/610123607352721408
My wife says she knew it when she felt the baby kicking
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/610122397979701248
I don’t have any kids yet but holding my niece the first time was when I realized I was an aunt.
Since we were actively trying to get pregnant, I knew in the first trimester.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/609945225318916097
I first knew I was a mom the day I took my newborn son home and my dad met him for the first time. He had a hard time even walking, but he met us at the door with a big smile on his face. It damned on me then that I was truly a mom and had given my dad the greatest gift of being a grandpa.
As soon as she was born.
i’m not a mom yet
I first knew when I saw my daughter for the first time!!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/batchild100/status/609746732440793090
I don’t have any children of my own but I did own a cat, so I knew I was a pet mom when my cat Emily jumped on my bed and slept next to me the first night after I adopted her from the animal control shelter!
My wife knew she was a mom at our daughters first smile
My wife’s first Mother’s Day
When she looked into my eyes.
It hit me when I first held my son in my arms :)
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I first felt like a Mom when I brought my son home from the hospital.
Upon my return home from the hospital, I fully realized I was a mom.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/608851275896111104
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I had gone to see the doctor for some queasiness I had been feeling in my stomach. I went home knowing I was a proud mom-to-be.
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/608783006824820736
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I felt like a Mom the day I got home from hospital and was alone with my baby
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tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/608232474108416000
When I first heard the heartbeat, I knew!
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/607912963375300608
I knew I was a Mom when my daughter was born and I first heard her cry.
Tweeted :) – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/607746377846644737
Love all your cute photos!! :) It’s so hard to say! It grew on me… but I really felt it when it was time for my daughter to go off to school! I was excited for her but terrified and a bit lonely and I really felt motherhood then :)
I tweeted–https://mobile.twitter.com/DonnaJacoby2014/status/607688873938980864
I first knew I was a mom when the pregnancy test was positive. Thank you for the giveaway!
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/607679425203830785
As soon as she was born and I heard that little cry.
I knew because I gave birth.
The moment I saw a positive pregnancy test.
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/606670201359179776
i knew i was a mom when i brought my daughter home from the hospital
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/606262679544713216
I truly knew I was a mom coming out of the delivery room with our baby wrapped in my arms.
We are talking mega love!
thank you
i first knew i was a mom when i took a pregnancy test and got a positive. then i hear a distinct thought, ‘its a girl’ (and she is a girl)
I knew I was a Mom when my little guy moved in my tummy.
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/606249928688599040
I knew when I was 4 months along with my first child
The first flutter in my tummy! tvollowitz at aol dot com
I knew from the moment I held her the hospital but the most defning moment was when she told me she loved me. Thank you!
I first knew I was a mom when my little boy looked at me.
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/606132935473917952
I first knew I was a mom when I breast fed my daughter for the first time
I first knew I was a mom when I suddenly really appreciated and understood everything my mom ever did for me my entire life, and the sacrifices she made for me.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/606117095873617922
I loved looking over @ him in that bassinet and realizing he was mine and I was part of this miracle.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/606109881163259904
The first time I held my baby son.
When I first saw my daughter, Chloe Pearl, on the ultrasound I knew it was real!
https://twitter.com/HerCupofJoy/status/606064349451546624
I knew I was a mom the moment I found out I was pregnant, I felt like a mom as soon as I held her in my arms!
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/606058140598214656
The first time I saw my son after he was born was when I felt like a mom.
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/605848558789533697
when I held my baby in the hospital.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/605268970271162368
cshell090869 at aol dot com
The moment I realized I was a Mom was when he pregnancy test showed positive!
cshell090869 at aol dot com
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/605101168482615296
I’ve never been a mother so I don’t have a story.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/604903734523523072
amy [at] utry [dot] it
When I first found out, I was so happy and nervous that I almost cried…well, I think I did. :) It changed my life!
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I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/602303648492838913
I first knew I was a mom the second he came out and they laid him on my chest! [email protected]
Tweeted https://twitter.com/StaceyNNE/status/601408675547230208
i first realized I was a Mom when suddenly all of my priorities and motivations in life were directed to bettering my child’s life and future
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/599762584036708353
I knew when they put him in my arms and I held his hand for the very first time. The way his little hand clutched mine really really touched me…
They were bringing my daughter back to the hospital room from a checkup in the nursery down the hall. I heard her cry in the hallway and instantly knew that that was *my* baby. It was such a powerful moment for me.
I HAD THAT FEELING SO I TOOK A PREGNANCY TEST… AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW… (THIS WAS LAST OCTOBER)… I JUST WISH I NEVER MISCARRIED, BUT EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON… RIGHT?
2ND ENTRY TWEET https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/598306940343595008
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/598274292384673792
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
I knew when certain parts of my body started getting sore, so I quickly took the pregnancy test and I was right! My hubby and I were so thrilled!
I knew I was a mom the first time I felt my daughter move inside of me. It was the best feeling ever!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/597666862059520000
https://twitter.com/aitch77/status/597572679693131777
I’m not a Mom…yet
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/597281566834839552
I first realized and knew i was a mom the first time i felt my baby move and kick inside of my belly. It was incredible.
I realized that I was a Mom when the nurses handed my daughter to me to feed.
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/596687179453169664
the first time I held my son
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/596521268393873408
I realized when I held her the very first time.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
I knew I was a mom when I first held my son in my arms! Amazing….
When I heard that little heartbeat…
The very first time my son looked into my eyes. It sounds crazy but it happened moments after birth!
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/595999151323795456
I first knew I was a mom when I was 5 mos pregnant and working a terribly stressful job. My boss would email me in the middle of the night threatening my job or a pay cut. I would wake up and have such anxiety. The day I stopped working there, I was so relieved and immediately my baby was so active. I knew right then every decision I ever make will affect him somehow, and it is my responsibilty to protect him, even from stress while still baking in the oven ♡
Tweet entry
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/595961715986026496
I knew I was a Mom when they gave me my son in the hospital for the very first time, and I was a blushing Mom and I cried!
would love to win! :D
I first knew I was a mom on Mothers Day last year when I was pregnant with my daughter. Now that she’s here I guess it’s my first official Mother’s Day!
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/595612488139407361
I realized I was a mom when I stared at my son in the hospital bassinet.
I first knew I was a mom when I felt like my heart was on the outside of my body.
heather [email protected]
I knew I was going to be a mom when I had my first positive pregnancy test!
tweet https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/595398282827837441
When I felt my baby kicking
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/595341934287269889
I first knew when I felt the baby kicking. I’m 20 weeks pregnant with baby #4 and I DEFINITELY feel like a mom. :-)
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
I found out that I was pregnant a few days before Valentine’s Day! It was incredibly exciting and overwhelming at the same time. When I heard my baby’s heartbeat for the first time I fell totally in love and was so amazed that such a quick little sound could make me love this baby so much :) I can’t wait to meet him or her in October!
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/595294448994504705
I am not a mom yet but the first time I realized I was an aunt was when my niece hugged me and told me she loved me as much as her own mom.
In the hospital the morning after I had my first child, I noticed she hasn’t been changed in probably hours and I called for a nurse to ask where the diapers were kept realizing it was my job to change her and take care of her. She was officially mine. I was her mother and always would be.
I tweeted as well https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/595198288195887104
I’m currently expecting and due in 14 days. So i’m not sure I feel 100% like a mom yet,but soon I will. :)